In December 2025, Plan International staff from around the world came together to celebrate the inaugural Point of Impact Awards. These new global awards were created to recognise and celebrate the incredible work happening across Plan projects, shining a light on the impact we’re having in the communities we serve.
Gathered together for a ‘watch party’ in Uganda were Plan staff, girls and young women from the The Adolescent Girls in Crisis (AGiC 2.0) program, which had been nominated in the Humanitarian category of the awards. And up against strong competition from programs in Ukraine and Peru, the AGiC program was successful and took out the award!
You can watch the acceptance speech from Phoebe Kasoga, Plan Uganda’ Country Director, below:
The award is a testament to the impact of this project, which has recently started it’s second phase. As was noted by the judges:
In one of the most challenging humanitarian contexts, Uganda’s team elevated youth leadership as a cornerstone of effective response. The project empowered girls to lead crisis‑response strategies, influence community protection mechanisms, and champion long‑term resilience.
Adolescent Girls in Crisis (AGiC 2.0)
In Uganda’s Adjumani district, refugee girls face overlapping crises – displacement, food shortages, gender-based violence, and a lack of opportunities for education and livelihoods. The AGiC project ensures that adolescent girls and young mothers are not left behind. By combining safe spaces, positive parenting, livelihoods training, and advocacy platforms, this program helps girls gain the confidence, skills, and support networks to protect their rights and lead change in their communities.
The Adolescent Girls in Crisis (AGiC 2.0) is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and with support from the Judith Neilson Foundation.
