Reintegrating Girls and Boys Formerly Associated with Armed Forces and Groups: A Case Study from Central African Republic

This case study describes Plan International’s community-based reintegration programmes for girls and boys released from armed groups in Central African Replublic (CAR).

The outbreak of violent conflict in CAR in December 2013 led to mass displacement, leaving 2.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance - half of them children. From 2014, Plan International has supported the education and protection needs of children affected by armed conflict including girls and boys associated with armed forces and groups; for example, as fighters, cooks, sex slaves or spies.