Plan International USA

Growing up in Chumbivilcas, a province in southern Peru, Jessica participated in Plan International’s sponsorship program as a child. Her sponsorship ended when she turned 18, but her connection to Plan continued into adulthood. At 24, Jessica joined the Preparing for Life project and became one of 110 young women entrepreneurs who received seed capital to launch their own businesses. As her life changed, Jessica’s commitment to her community grew. Now married with a daughter who also participates in Plan’s sponsorship program, she sees how much excitement a single letter from a sponsor can bring. She also knows that many families struggle to read letters or write their responses. Wanting to give back, Jessica became a sponsorship volunteer. She delivers letters, alerts local authorities to cases of violence and often accompanies families when they report incidents. She has become a trusted ally in protecting children. Jessica’s leadership comes at an...