Case Studies | Plan International Uganda

Racheal demands a political voice for girls with disabilities…

Racheal embraces her disability, becoming a political voice for all girls with disabilities when she speaks at the Human Rights Council.

Crisis-affected girls return to education

Due to conflict and crisis Scovia was forced to drop out of school. Now, along with other girls, she is returning to school and looking towards the future.

Ghetto youth keep Kampala city green

Young people are making a living from recycling rubbish after taking part in Plan International's Safe and Inclusive Cities project.

Fathers develop positive family relationships in Uganda

Fathers’ clubs are supporting Ugandan men like father of 11, John, to discuss issues they face and become better parents and partners.

Girls support others to manage periods in COVID-19 lockdown

To help girls and young women manage their periods during COVID-19 lockdown, a group of 52 girls in northern Uganda are making and distributing reusable sanitary pads in their communities.

Education continues amidst COVID-19 lockdown in refugee settlements…

Children in Uganda’s refugee camps are continuing their education despite schools being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to learning materials provided by Plan International.

Filmmakers use girls’ nakedness to make money

Youth activist Angella, from Kampala, is calling for filmmakers to stop reinforcing negative stereotypes that hold girls back from following their ambitions.

Young activist campaigns for safer cities in Uganda

Meet Faridah, 21, from Uganda. Her inspirational story shows how girls and young women have the power to overcome adversity to become leaders of change in their lives and communities.

Youth advocate stops child marriages in Uganda

Shamim, 20, has become an influential leader in her community and is supporting girls to avoid child marriage, return to school and learn new skills.

Jemma’s journey to the world’s largest refugee camp…

Jemma* tells the story of her journey from the conflict in South Sudan to the world's largest refugee camp, Bidi Bidi in northern Uganda.

What does the SmartUp Factory do?

See how over 3,500 young people from Uganda have learned new skills and gained opportunities thanks to the innovative SmartUp Factory.

4 steps to advance digital equality for girls

If the digital world grows without the input and participation of girls and women, we risk leaving them even further behind. This is our 4-step guide towards digitally empowered girls.