Desiree Buitenbos
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Helping others during a pandemic: Meet 3 inspirational youth making a difference
Desiree Buitenbos | May 7, 2020From stopping child marriages to sewing face masks, meet 3 inspiring and empowered youth who are making a difference by helping others during this pandemic. Read more »
Coronavirus in Africa: how the pandemic will exacerbate humanitarian crises
Desiree Buitenbos | Apr 23, 2020As confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Africa grow, see how we are responding to prevent the spread and support those already impacted by humanitarian crisis. Read more »
Supporting global health: 4 health care workers making a difference
Desiree Buitenbos | Apr 4, 2020Meet 4 inspirational health care workers supported by Plan International, and see how they’re protecting and saving lives every day. Read more »
8 tips for talking to children about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Desiree Buitenbos | Apr 3, 2020Talking to children about coronavirus is crucial. Based on our expertise as a child rights organization, we're providing 8 tips to ensure children feel safe. Read more »
Gender and coronavirus: why women are bearing the brunt of COVID-19
Desiree Buitenbos | Mar 30, 2020Gender norms and expectations play a role in how women are impacted by coronavirus. See 5 reasons why women are bearing the brunt of COVID-19. Read more »
3 ways children are impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Desiree Buitenbos | Mar 20, 2020Although children appear less affected by COVID-19 than adults, the coronavirus pandemic can alter their lives. See the 3 ways COVID-19 can impact children. Read more »
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to know
Desiree Buitenbos | Mar 13, 2020What is coronavirus and where did it come from? Get the answers and find out what you need to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19. Read more »
Meet 3 inspiring women shattering gender norms in the workplace
Desiree Buitenbos | Feb 25, 2020Meet Ann, Quline and Winnie. These 3 exceptional women share 1 common goal: to remove barriers for women who want to pursue careers in male-dominated fields. Read more »
Solar empowered women: Kenya’s renewable energy entrepreneurs
Desiree Buitenbos | Feb 24, 2020See how Plan International Canada's Kilifi Solar Project is working to combat climate change while also empowering women to become successful entrepreneurs. Read more »
Forced to undergo FGM at 12 then told to get married: Isha’s story
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 23, 2020Isha* was 12 when she was forced to undergo FGM. Soon after, her family expected her to get married but she refused. This is Isha's story in her own words. Read more »
The dark side of tourism: how underage girls are sexually exploited in the Dominican Republic
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 6, 20201 in 4 sex workers in the Dominican Republic is under the age of 18. Meet one survivor who was exploited by tourists and see how she turned her life around. Read more »
3 Reasons to Consider Ethical Giving this festive season
Desiree Buitenbos | Dec 2, 2019More Canadians would like to receive ethical gifts over the holidays. Find out why and see the 3 reasons you should consider shopping ethically this year. Read more »
