Case Studies | Plan International West and Central Africa

Internally displaced mother creates a better future for her…

Yangana fled her home due to insurgents’ violence. Having completed training she is now working as a tailor and earning money to create a better future for her family.

Displaced woman supports her family through soap making

In a displacement camp in Mali, 33-year-old Hamssetou has started a soap making business. Her children can now eat and go to school.

Valentine the goat breeder undeterred by the hunger crisis

Valentine was able to start a livestock activity despite her disability. But today, massive inflation is jeopardising her business.

Conflict-affected tailor rebuilds her life and supports other…

After armed men forced Theresia out of her home, she is rebuilding her life, has learnt tailoring skills and is supporting other apprentices.

Aminata speaks out against gender-based violence on national…

With fears that COVID-19 has led to a global increase in gender-based violence, youth activist Aminata joined a round table discussion on combating early marriage and child abuse on national…