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
Economic empowerment
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
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.
Meet the mechanics making breakthroughs for gender equality
Mar 03, 2022
There are two mechanics regarded by their customers as some of the best car technicians in Guinea. The pair are N’Mahawa, age 25, and Teninké,