Economic empowerment

She thought solar panels were a man’s job. Then she installed one.

Apr 21, 2026

“I thought, ‘How can a woman do a man’s job?’” Melany says. “Even more so with solar panels. But I decided to motivate myself and

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Youth voices: What women taught me about power, education and leadership

Feb 03, 2026

A Youth Advisory Board member reflects on lessons from Bangladesh and Jordan, sharing how women’s leadership, education and economic access shape lasting change across communities.

From being on the run … to running her own business

Mar 26, 2025

As we continue to celebrate International Women’s Day, we are inspired by powerful women, like Ruth, who overcome all odds to follow their dreams and

[Video] 3 ways girls in Guatemala are breaking barriers and leading change

Mar 17, 2025

Meet Ana Victoria, a young leader proving that when girls are empowered, they transform their futures and their communities. What does leadership look like for

Photo story: Plan youth take over KFC

Feb 28, 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re highlighting some of our partnerships that are empowering today’s girls to become tomorrow’s leaders. Together,

Girls take over leadership in Malawi

Dec 02, 2024

Across Malawi, Plan’s programs are transforming the lives of young people. By working together with communities, girls can stay in school and access quality education,

FAIR Fish: Reducing Exploitation in the Seafood Processing Sector

Mar 01, 2024

This story was originally posted on the Department of Labor’s website. Workers unloading catch at Mahachai pier in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. “The good

5 times that investing in girls paid off

Feb 23, 2024

Every girl deserves to grow up in a world where her potential is realized, her voice is heard and her equality is not just a

Girls in Zimbabwe stand along the foundation of the new dormitory they co-designed with Plan.

Meet the girls engineering a more sustainable future

Apr 14, 2023

When we ask the girls we work with about the problems they face in their daily lives, they sometimes bring up issues we don’t expect.