Why World Toilet Day matters more than you might think
Nearly half of the world’s population still live without safely managed sanitation services. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives reach beyond clean drinking water and plumbing. It may surprise you to realize that something as simple as a properly maintained latrine or bathroom can significantly improve a community’s overall quality of life. Every Nov. 19, […]
Plan International USA: Lisbeth’s fight for equality: Empowering girls to lead change in Peru
In some parts of Peru, girls are expected to marry and become mothers before they’ve had a chance to dream. Teenage pregnancy is widespread, and early marriage remains common —especially in rural and indigenous communities — putting girls’ futures in jeopardy. In a community where 7 in 10 women experience violence, Lisbeth has found her […]
Building brighter futures: four charities helping youth thrive
Across the globe, millions of young people face obstacles that hinder their ability to thrive — whether it’s poverty, displacement, or conflict. Yet, youth development programs from organizations like Plan International USA, Save the Children, Anera, and CARE are providing these young individuals with the tools, education, and support they need to transform their lives. […]
PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA: In her own words: Fleeing Venezuela and finding hope in Ecuador
“Migration: a word that runs through my life,” Wenddy says. “I am from Caracas, Venezuela, and in 2017 I migrated to Ecuador. I never imagined that this process would enable me to get to know myself in depth and recognize the hidden potential I have. “Plan International came into my life and got me out […]
Empowering women & girls: five top charities making a difference
We’re back with another round of charity recommendations! There was such strong interest in our top anti-human trafficking charities blog that we decided to put together a list for women and girls, in honor of Women’s History Month. The global economy is losing out on at least $7 trillion of economic gains each year due […]
PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA: New friends lending a hand in the fight against trafficking
We know that knowledge is power. And when it comes to child trafficking, it’s the strongest weapon girls and communities possess to protect themselves from traffickers. But how do you educate girls about such a serious and frightening subject?
Beating the odds. Meet Rosemarie, Rozina, Martha, Agnes, Zainab and Hanna.
Addressing gender inequality isn’t something that can be handed down from the top — we must empower the people affected to create lasting change. Our charities know this. When they look at the issues facing women and girls, they understand the best way to solve this is to involve the entire community and give women […]
PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA: We Are the Girls
When users search image banks for the word “girl,” these two words are most likely to accompany it: hot and sexy. So, it’s no wonder that, even if you aren’t searching a stock image site for pictures of “sexy girls,” the results for “girl” are still full of beautiful women and picture-perfect models. Hot and […]
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA: In her own words: “I stopped my own marriage”
Rozina is a 19-year-old activist who works with Plan International to promote gender equality in Bangladesh. Through her part-time job as a tutor, she’s inspiring other girls to stay in school and take on leadership opportunities. Here’s her story, in her own words. “I may look frail and small, but I have big dreams. I […]