Emergencies
How we’re helping Burundian refugee children access their rights in Tanzania
Desiree BuitenbosSee how Plan International is supporting Burundian refugee children to access their rights to education, protection, and emotional wellbeing. Read more »
Meet Halima: A survivor, mother and inspiration
At a Plan International-supported education centre, meet an inspiring woman who’s overcoming personal challenges to help South Sudanese refugee children. Read more »
Building safer, more resilient communities in Myanmar
Desiree BuitenbosSee how Plan International is training 1,000 children in the Rakhine State of Myanmar in lifesaving disaster risk management. Read more »
6 resilient refugee children share their hopes and dreams
Plan International is working to protect the rights of refugee children worldwide. Experience the resilience, hopes and dreams of 6 refugee children. Read more »
Ways to Support Refugees Worldwide in Your Classroom
June 20th is World Refugee Day. Learn how your classroom and community can support refugees worldwide. Read more »
Helping refugee children hang on to childhood in the midst of crisis
Desiree BuitenbosHow Plan International’s child-friendly spaces are helping refugee children overcome adversity through learning, laughing and playing. Read more »
Education in emergencies: Why education can no longer wait
Millions of children affected by conflict, disaster and other emergencies are losing out on their education. See why education needs to become a priority. Read more »
Surviving motherhood in one of the world’s most dangerous countries to become a mother
Nigeria has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rate. See how Plan International is committed to creating change and saving the lives of mothers. Read more »
4 reasons why a million children are at risk as El Niño ravages Ethiopia
Desiree BuitenbosEl Niño is behind Ethiopia’s worst humanitarian crisis in years. We look at how droughts and flooding are challenging children’s survival. Read more »
How a group of girls are defending their rights in post-earthquake Nepal
In the aftermath of the Nepal earthquakes: How a group of adolescent girls are standing up for their rights and spreading empowerment. Read more »
Eyewitness accounts: Surviving the Ecuador earthquake
After the 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador on April 16, 2016, Plan International is prepared to coordinate and expand humanitarian response. Read more »
The Nepal earthquake: 3 women who are making a difference – thanks to you!
Desiree Buitenbos3 stories about how Plan International is helping women in Nepal learn new skills and challenge gender inequality following the 2015 earthquake. Read more »
