Education
COVID-19 school closures: The importance of education is more than curriculum
| Apr 28, 2020With almost 90% of students out of school globally due to COVID-19, our emergencies expert highlights why children still need education - even in crisis. Read more »
COVID-19 School Closures Impact Nearly 743 Million Girls
Kavita Dogra | Apr 15, 2020Significant gains have been made in girls' education around the world, but the COVID-19 pandemic is putting them at risk. 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 »
Why harassment and catcalling won’t keep these girls out of school
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 12, 2019Street harassment is keeping girls out of school in communities across Egypt. See how we're working with local youth to challenge this harmful norm. Read more »
Meet the girl with one leg who walks 4 hours to get to school
Desiree Buitenbos | Sep 30, 2019Adela was born with 1 leg and must walk 4 hours to get to school. Meet this inspiring girl and see why she will stop at nothing to learn and succeed. Read more »
In photos: Reopening CAR’s schools after years of conflict
Kavita Dogra | Sep 27, 2019Violence destroyed their classrooms. But after years of conflict, children in Central African Republic are finally headed back to school. Read more »
7 reasons why millions of children are out of school
Desiree Buitenbos | Sep 10, 2019263 million children, adolescents and youth are out of school worldwide. Find out what’s holding them back and see 7 major barriers to children's education. Read more »
3 Ways We Champion Learning Around the World
Kavita Dogra | Aug 29, 2019We're committed to helping all children and young people recognize and unleash their power and potential. Find out the 3 ways we make this happen! Read more »
Where it’s taboo to talk about sex, this teacher refuses to be silent
Desiree BuitenbosIn Ecuador, pregnancy among girls under 15 increased by 78% between 1990 and 2009. Meet a teacher who is working with students to reduce these statistics. Read more »
The inspiring young men working to end sexual harassment in Uganda
Desiree Buitenbos80% 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 »
How Staying in School Can Prevent Child Marriage: Monica’s Story
Kavita DograMonica escaped being forced into marriage because of an ally at school and now she's determined to pursue her education and fight for girls' rights. Read more »
Improving access to education with a new school in Liberia
Kavita DograSee how this new school in Liberia is improving access to education and helping children in the community reach their full potential. Read more »
