Education
Improving access to education with a new school in Liberia
Kavita Dogra | Sep 7, 2018See how this new school in Liberia is improving access to education and helping children in the community reach their full potential. Read more »
Canadian Youth Speak Out Against Sex Ed Repeal
Kavita Dogra | Jul 17, 2018We asked some of our youth what the Sex Ed repeal in Ontario means to them. See what they had to say. Read more »
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 DograToo 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 »
