Education
A bloody shame: 6 reasons why menstruation is keeping girls out of school
Desiree BuitenbosMillions 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 »
6 Creative Ways We’re Making Education More Accessible
Kavita DograCelebrating 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 BuitenbosSee 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 »
New preschool in Nga sparks excitement for education
Meet the children and parents in the community of Nga who are benefiting from a new preschool – built thanks to the support of Canadians like you! Read more »
“Rewarding and life-changing for all of us” – a Canadian family visits their sponsored child in Peru
Desiree BuitenbosFrom Canada to Peru: a family travels to meet their sponsored child and see the impact of their support to Plan International. Read more »
Like mother, like daughter: Meet Juliet and Priscilla
Desiree BuitenbosMeet Juliet and Priscilla, an adorable mother/daughter duo in Ghana are who helping their family exercise their rights to education, sanitation and health. Read more »
“A moment we will never forget” a Canadian couple’s journey to meet their sponsored child
After a decade of Child Sponsorship, Harly and Christy embarked on the trip of lifetime to finally meet Sovann and her family. Read more »
Clearing the path to girls’ education in Guatemala
Desiree BuitenbosSee how Plan International’s Child Sponsorship program is helping girls in Guatemala access their right to education and a brighter future! Read more »
How Canadians helped Then’s family end the cycle of poverty
Desiree BuitenbosSee how Plan International Canada’s Community Sponsorship program enabled one very special family to access their rights to brighter future. Read more »
Coming full circle: how Child Sponsorship helped Laura thrive!
Desiree BuitenbosMeet Laura, a former Plan International sponsored child from El Salvador, and see how Child Sponsorship helped her dreams come true! Read more »
Youth share how Canadian support is changing lives in Ghana
See how Canadian support is making a difference for children and families in Ghana through Plan International Canada’s Community Sponsorship program. Read more »
