December: Let us help you find the perfect gift
Plan USA eNews: December 2009
Plan in the news
Counting the world's 'invisible' children
Children can play a role in disaster risk reduction
Traditional healers petition Ugandan Parliament
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End child trafficking today
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Letter from the editor
Looking at the calendar in front of me, I can’t help feeling slightly surprised that this year is almost over. This December, in particular, happens to finish up an extraordinarily eventful year: one of change, of promises, of uncertainty and — for so many around the world — of hope.
Recently, Plan USA experienced change close to home with the announcement that Audrey Bracey Deegan has been named Interim President/CEO of Plan USA by our Board of Directors. Ms. Deegan joins Plan USA following the resignation of W. Ahuma Adodoadji, who had been our President/CEO since 2007.
“I have been very fortunate to spend the past couple of years at Plan USA,” said Mr. Adodoadji. “I have especially enjoyed working with a group of people whose collective efforts have helped strengthen Plan USA and its mission to improve the lives of children, families, and communities around the world.”
As we thank Mr. Adodoadji for his leadership and commitment to the organization, we look forward to a new year in 2010 and are hopeful that with your support we can continue to focus on ensuring the health, education, and well-being of girls and boys in need throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. To learn more, read the press release. 
Today is World AIDS Day
Every year on World AIDS Day (December 1st), YUGA holds a campaign to raise awareness and money for the millions of people worldwide who are battling the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Help us recognize World AIDS Day!
Support the 2009 Move to Stop AIDS Dance-a-thon>> 
The infinite potential of every girl and boy
Youth take action to protect communities
Salvadoran youths have been taking direct action to protect their flood-hit communities, with help from Plan.
Read the full story and watch the video>> 
From the field
A discussion with Phoebe
Phoebe Kasoga, Resource Mobilization Manager for Plan Uganda, recently visited the United States. While here, she met with us to discuss Plan’s efforts in Uganda to support individuals, especially children, and families affected by HIV and AIDS.
Read Phoebe's interview >>
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