Case Studies | Plan International Tanzania

Leah supports her community to keep children in school

Leah once fought to stay in school. Today, she works as a Community Resource Person, supporting savings groups that help families and communities keep girls in education.

Mbalu’s story: Surviving girlhood, protecting the next…

Married at 13, Mbalu* grew up without information about her body or her rights. Through health outreach, she is gaining knowledge to protect her children’s future.

Child marriage took my childhood, but it will not take my children’s…

Married off at 16 and left with 9 children, Edwina finds power in savings groups and fights for her daughters’ education.

Anna stands firm against FGM!

The strength to say no: One girl's fight to resist forced marriage and FGM.

Back in education and supporting other girls

Leah is using her knowledge of girls’ rights to return to school and support girls in her community by preventing child marriages.

Inspiring girls’ inclusion in education

Hellen’s journey into education at 14-years-old has inspired other families in her community to educate their daughters.