Desiree Buitenbos
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Meet Ayalnesh, a former child bride turned survivor, leader and defender of girls’ rights
Desiree Buitenbos | Apr 6, 2021At age 12, Ayalnesh became a child bride against her will. Now, she's sharing her personal story and stopping child marriages in her community. Read more »
How can a pandemic cause a rise in violence against women and girls?
Desiree Buitenbos | Mar 17, 2021Can a pandemic cause a rise in violence against women and girls? Get the answer and learn how gender-based violence impacts women and girls globally. Read more »
Breaking the glass ceiling: empowering girls to become tomorrow’s leaders
Desiree Buitenbos | Mar 3, 2021Empowering girls to become the leaders of tomorrow is at the heart of our Girls Belong Here program. Learn more and meet the inspiring participants. Read more »
What you need to know about the impact of gender inequality on health
Desiree Buitenbos | Feb 8, 2021The impact of gender inequality on health can result in devastating and deadly consequences – especially for women and adolescent girls. See why. Read more »
How inspiring young leaders pay it forward to help others
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 14, 2021Pay it forward is the concept of passing on kindness, and no one knows this better than Aiza and Raiha. Meet these 2 inspiring youth heroes. Read more »
How digital classrooms are helping Syrian refugee children learn
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 11, 2021Syrian refugee children are accessing education during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to innovative digital solutions made possible by Canadian support. Read more »
Giving Tuesday: 4 things you need to know
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 24, 2020Giving Tuesday marks the beginning of the holiday giving season. Find out more about this impactful day and learn how to support giving back to others. Read more »
7 gifts for minimalists that help make the world a better place
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 19, 2020Find gifts for minimalists who are hard to shop for. These gifts can help make the world a better place by addressing climate change and tackling poverty. Read more »
Meet the mechanics working to overcome gender inequality in Guinea
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 12, 2020Meet Teninkè and N'Mahawa. These inspiring women are working to overcome gender inequality in Guinea by defying traditional gender norms. Read more »
Data reveals impact of cyberbullying on girls’ lives in Canada
Desiree Buitenbos | Oct 5, 2020In a new survey from Plan International Canada, girls were asked to share their experiences with cyberbullying. See the results here. Read more »
3 innovative ways we’re continuing education for students during Covid-19
Desiree Buitenbos | Sep 22, 2020During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve implemented 3 different approaches that have helped students continue their education during this time. Learn more. Read more »
“This nightmare called marriage”: a former child bride shares her story
Desiree Buitenbos | Sep 2, 2020At age 14, Titi* became a child bride against her will. Now, she's sharing her personal story and warning against child marriage. Read more »
