Overview
Plan International is a global development and humanitarian organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls. It operates in over 80 countries across Africa, the Americas, and Asia, working with children, young people, supporters, and partners to tackle the root causes of poverty and inequality.
The organization’s work centers around seven key impact areas:
- Youth Empowerment: Enabling children and young people to understand and defend their rights.
- Inclusive, Quality Education: Promoting free, equal access to quality education for all children.
- Early Childhood Development: Supporting the development of young children to ensure they reach their full potential.
- Skills and Work: Providing training and opportunities to equip youth with skills for employment.
- Emergencies: Responding to humanitarian crises to protect children and support affected communities.
- Protection from Violence: Working to prevent and respond to violence against children, especially girls.
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Ensuring access to information and services related to sexual and reproductive health.