Education
With an education, refugee girls can make their dreams come true
Desiree Buitenbos | May 29, 201875 million children affected by conflict, disaster and other emergencies are out of school. See why education in crisis needs to become a priority. Read more »
Keeping Colombian Girls in School Starts with Ending Period Shaming
Kavita Dogra | May 24, 2018Menstruation continues to be a barrier to girls' education. We're working to improve access to supplies and end period shaming to keep girls in school! Read more »
Meet the boys who are working to end period shaming in Uganda
Desiree Buitenbos | Feb 13, 2018Boys and men can play a role in breaking down menstruation taboos. See how we’re working with them to keep more girls in school and end period shaming. Read more »
The Right Hardware and Software Can Put an End to Period Shaming
Kavita Dogra | Feb 7, 2018Learn about the kind of hardware and software that girls require to help them successfully manage their periods and put an end to period shaming! Read more »
Less is Not More: Why children in crises Need Increased Access to Education
| Jan 4, 2018Education helps children thrive but it is often compromised during emergencies. Refugee children urgently need greater access to education. Read more »
It’s Not Enough to Get Girls Into the Classroom; the Future Lies in Keeping Them There
Kavita Dogra | Nov 3, 2017Once girls get to school, it's a challenge to keep them there. See how we're working in Mozambique and Vietnam to help break down the barriers to education. Read more »
Weaving her way to a brighter future
Desiree Buitenbos | Oct 25, 2017In Laos, Plan International is supporting girls and women's empowerment through vocational training. See how this programming is changing lives. Read more »
Every child has the right to education – especially children with disabilities
Desiree Buitenbos | Oct 25, 2017Meet Katherine, a sponsored child from Honduras, and see how Plan International is helping children like her exercise their rights to education. Read more »
A bloody shame: 6 reasons why menstruation is keeping girls out of school
Desiree Buitenbos | Oct 20, 2017Millions of girls miss school or drop out because of their periods. See 6 reasons why menstruation is preventing girls from achieving an education. Read more »
Gender Inequality is Keeping Girls Out of School
Kavita Dogra | Oct 6, 2017Too many girls around the world are being denied their right to an education but gender equality remains attainable with determined youth leading the way. Read more »
6 Creative Ways We’re Making Education More Accessible
Kavita Dogra | Sep 8, 2017Celebrating World Literacy Day by sharing the creative ways in which Plan International is making education more accessible for children around the world. Read more »
Kenya passes historic law to give free sanitary pads to schoolgirls
Desiree Buitenbos | Jul 20, 2017See how girls supported by Plan International secured a victory for girls’ education by petitioning the government to provide free sanitary pads in schools. Read more »
