Emergencies
Gender and coronavirus: why women are bearing the brunt of COVID-19
Desiree BuitenbosGender norms and expectations play a role in how women are impacted by coronavirus. See 5 reasons why women are bearing the brunt of COVID-19. Read more »
3 ways children are impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Desiree BuitenbosAlthough children appear less affected by COVID-19 than adults, the coronavirus pandemic can alter their lives. See the 3 ways COVID-19 can impact children. Read more »
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to know
Desiree BuitenbosWhat is coronavirus and where did it come from? Get the answers and find out what you need to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19. Read more »
Cyclone Idai: Why a gender lens is necessary
Kavita DograWomen and girls face unique barriers in the chaos of emergencies. See how we're using a gender lens to guide our humanitarian response to Cyclone Idai. Read more »
The Indonesia earthquake: On the ground in central Sulawesi
Desiree BuitenbosSee how Plan International is responding after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Indonesia, leaving millions in need of emergency aid. Read more »
With an education, refugee girls can make their dreams come true
Desiree Buitenbos75 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 »
Even in crisis, Rohingya children find joy in unexpected toys
Kavita DograIn the face of adversity, Rohingya children are still being playful. They have crafted toys out of discarded items and are finding joy in unexpected ways. Read more »
Meet 3 women and girls in the midst of the Rohingya crisis
Desiree BuitenbosPlan International is on the ground responding to the Rohingya Crisis. Meet 3 women and girls who are enduring this crisis and hear their stories of courage Read more »
The Rohingya crisis: on the ground in cox’s bazar
Plan International has launched a humanitarian response in Bangladesh to support the Rohingya people fleeing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State. Read more »
Making life-saving assistance accessible after the floods
Kavita DograA devastating monsoon season has taken the lives of over 1,400 people in South Asia. See how Plan International is helping families affected by the floods. Read more »
In it for the long run – why we focus on development, not aid.
Kavita DograCelebrating World Humanitarian Day by sharing some insights on our approach to humanitarian assistance work and our hopes for the future. Read more »
We can and must stop famine now
Kavita DograMillions of people, including children, are at risk of starvation. To ensure the food crisis does not worsen, heightened humanitarian aid is needed now. Read more »
