Education
It’s Not Enough to Get Girls Into the Classroom; the Future Lies in Keeping Them There
Kavita DograOnce 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 BuitenbosIn 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 BuitenbosMeet 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 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 »
