Desiree Buitenbos
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Nearly married at 12: meet the girl who stopped her own wedding
Desiree Buitenbos | Apr 17, 2019At 12, Yekaba almost married a stranger nearly twice her age. But she knew her rights to say "no" to child marriage. Find out how she stopped her weddding. Read more »
Why these 3 leaders are vowing to end child marriage
Desiree Buitenbos | Feb 27, 2019Meet 3 bold and inspiring women from around the world and see why they will stop at nothing to end child marriage – for good. Read more »
5 common myths about FGM
Desiree Buitenbos | Feb 4, 2019There are many misconceptions about the harmful – and at times fatal – practice of FGM. Here are 5 of the most common FGM myths debunked. Read more »
From sponsored child to agricultural expert: Ronald’s story of success
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 30, 2019Watch how Child Sponsorship enabled Ronald to kickstart his own thriving pig farm, unleashing potential years later. Read more »
The inspiring young men working to end sexual harassment in Uganda
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 7, 201980% of girls don't feel safe in Kampala. See how Plan International is working with men and boys to make the city safer and help end sexual harassment. Read more »
Meet Michael – the man who delivers mail to sponsored children
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 28, 2018Wondering who delivers your mail to sponsored children? Well, it’s probably someone just like Michael! Meet the man who delivers your heartwarming letters. Read more »
Holiday gift guide: 8 affordable gifts that give back and defy normal
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 22, 2018A holiday guide to gifts that give back: perfect gift ideas from Plan International Canada’s Gifts of Hope for the friends and family on your shopping list. Read more »
3 ways clean water can help girls & women realize their rights
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 15, 20182.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water at home. Here are 3 ways clean water can help girls and women realize their rights around the world. Read more »
3 innovative apps protecting girls around the world
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 7, 2018See how Plan International is using innovative mobile technology to protect girls around the world – helping them Defy Normal and realize their rights! Read more »
The Indonesia earthquake: On the ground in central Sulawesi
Desiree Buitenbos | Oct 29, 2018See how Plan International is responding after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Indonesia, leaving millions in need of emergency aid. Read more »
Ending FGM: Why these 3 traditional cutters are putting down their knives
Desiree Buitenbos | Oct 16, 201897% of girls in Guinea have undergone Female Genital Mutilation. See how we're working alongside girls, communities and traditional cutters to help change this. Read more »
Why it’s time to Defy Normal
Desiree Buitenbos | Sep 27, 2018Normal is children denied their rights and girls denied equality. See why Plan International Canada is calling on all Canadians to Defy Normal. Read more »
