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This is what we do We strive to create a world where children, especially girls, learn, lead, decide and thrive. We tackle the root causes of gender inequality. We work with local governments and partners to advocate for children and develop programs that support them in their right to get an education and be healthy and protected from violence. We develop children’s leadership skills and their ability to earn a living when they grow up. We’re also there for them when crises strike. And we stay with them to help build a healthy, safe and sustainable life. To achieve these goals, our programs focus on our five priority areas of expertise.
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Denmark
Finland
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
United Kingdom
Canada
Poland
Ireland
Germany
Ukraine
Belgium
Switzerland
voices to ensure that girls are included in decision making that affects their lives. More on page 48 .
1. EDUCATION We help local education authorities and communities to ensure that children and young adults have access to a quality education. We provide preschool classes as well as vocational and entrepreneurial training and help students catch up if they have been out of school due to conflict or crisis. We’re experts at providing education in emergencies. More on page 20. 2. HEALTH We work with local authorities to strengthen their health care systems. We train community health workers so that they can provide timely, effective and appropriate care to adolescent girls and women. We support reproductive health care services and also help prevent and treat HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, COVID-19 and other illnesses. We help individuals assert their right to access health services and critical care. More on page 28. 3. PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE We support programs that keep children, especially girls, safe by helping prevent practices such as child, early and forced marriage, female genital mutilation and other gender-based violence. We amplify girls’
France
Moldova
Italy Romania
Spain
South Korea
United States
Lebanon
China
Japan
Jordan
4. YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Nepal
Mexico
Egypt
Senegal
Dominican Republic
India
Myanmar
Hong Kong
Haiti
Guinea- Bissau
Our programs help youth in Canada (age 14 to 24) deepen their knowledge and develop their advocacy skills around global issues. Internationally, programs like our financial-literacy training and savings and loan groups help build economic empowerment. As with all of our programs, we work with communities and youth-led movements to challenge harmful ideas that prevent gender equality. More on page 54. In emergencies, we provide food and cash vouchers and create safe spaces for children. We deliver education programs, nutritional training and clean water and sanitation. We offer sexual and reproductive health rights services to address increased risks of child marriage, adolescent pregnancy and sexual violence. We also equip communities to protect themselves from economic shocks and increase their resilience to climate change and other challenges. More on page 70. 5. HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE AND RESILIENCE
Mali
Niger
Vietnam
Honduras
Guatemala El Salvador
Chad Sudan
Bangladesh
Ghana Burkina Faso
Nicaragua
Laos
Guinea
Somalia
Philippines
Nigeria
Venezuela
South Sudan
Thailand
Ethiopia
Cambodia
Sierra Leone
Cameroon
Colombia
Togo
Papua New Guinea
Uganda
Liberia
Benin
Kenya
Ecuador
Rwanda
Central African Republic
Tanzania
Indonesia
Solomon Islands
Brazil
Timor-Leste
Peru
Malawi
Zimbabwe Zambia
Fiji
Bolivia
Mozambique
Paraguay
Australia
This is who we are Plan International Canada strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We stand with children, especially girls, wherever they are oppressed, exploited, left behind or not equally valued. We’re determined optimists, and we will continue to persevere until we are all equal.
This is Who we work with We are a member of a global organization that partners with families, communities, local organizations, supporters and governments. We collaborate with women-led groups and youth councils in shaping the programs. We work to ensure that children, especially girls, are safe, healthy, educated and empowered.
This is where we work Plan International is active in more than 80 countries (see map above). Founded in 1937, it’s now one of the largest charities in the world.
This is what’s next Plan International has a new five-year strategy – All Girls Standing Strong – to reach 200 million children by 2027. Plan International Canada is committed to reaching 30 million of these children . More on page 93.
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