Publications | Plan International West and Central Africa

Project brief: Central Sahel humanitarian crisis response

This project brief provides an overview of our regional project to support girls affected by the Central Sahel crisis.

Central Sahel Hunger Crisis Fact Sheet

This fact sheet clearly explains the key information about the hunger crisis in the Central Sahel which has left more than 9.7 million people food insecure and 600,000 children suffering from…

One Plan Shared Values newsletter – December 2022

Read about the latest programmes and influencing updates from the West and Central Africa region in the second edition of One Plan Shared Values, a quarterly newsletter from Plan International’s…

Youth Challenge Fund learning report

The Youth Challenge Fund supports girls and youth led groups in West and Central Africa. This learning report is based on the data collected from the grantees It focuses on how to improve the…

The revised Youth Challenge Fund model

The revised model goes back to the guiding principles of the Youth Challenge Fund and reviews the different stages of the process, based on the conclusions drawn from the winning groups on how…

Scaling strategy of the Youth Challenge Fund

This scaling-up strategy explores funding scenarios, as well as technical and financial partnership opportunities that can support the Youth Challenge Fund initiative.

Youth Challenge Fund global report

The Youth Challenge Fund supports girls and youth led groups in West and Central Africa. In this report, you will find the statistics and objectives achieved by each group.

One Plan Shared Values newsletter – September 2022

Read about the latest programmes and influencing updates from the West and Central Africa region in the first edition of One Plan Shared Values, a quarterly newsletter from Plan International's…

There is no reason for Food insecurity in the 21st century

This policy brief sets out the scale of food insecurity across Africa and provides policy recommendations and calls to action on how to create positive change.

COVID-19 and Child Marriage in West and Central Africa

This joint brief from Girls Not Brides and Plan International outlines the impacts of the pandemic on child marriage. It provides recommendations and an urgent call for action for governments,…

Impact of COVID-19 on Girls in Africa

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and added yet another layer of vulnerability to girls in the African continent.

Activism in West Africa

This research study provides an insight into the dynamic and vibrant culture of girls’ and young women’s activism in West Africa.