Because I am a Girl Media
Today is World Water Day.
by Because I am a GirlToday is World Water Day, a day established to raise awareness of the importance of water and help people understand why maintaining freshwater resources is so important. Read more and see photos.
Grains of sand in Rajasthan.
by Tessie San MartinLast week I traveled to Roopwas, India - a village in Bharatpur district, Rajasthan - and met 15 year old Chandni. Chandni wants to be a doctor to help her mother and sister who have HIV/AIDS, but the odds are stacked against her. Read more.
Celebrating International Women's Day at the Lincoln School.
by Because I am a GirlHear from Dounia Bredes, our Youth Outreach and Marketing Coordinator here at Plan. Last week, Dounia had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker at a celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) at the Lincoln School in Providence, RI. Read more.
A big thank you to all of our supporters.
by Because I am a GirlBecause of you, Because I am a Girl has won a top spot in Women Deliver 50, a list of the 50 most inspiring ideas and solutions that are delivering for girls and women across the globe! Thank you to everyone who voted - this would not have been possible without you. Read more.
A former sponsored child's reflections.
by Because I am a GirlRead this great guest blog post from former Plan-sponsored child Khady Diop, 35, from St. Louis, Senegal. In it she reflects on how life has changed since being a sponsored child and her hopes for the future. Read more.
From a simple rural girl to an award winning lawyer.
by Because I am a GirlCheck out this guest blog post from an amazing girl in Zimbabwe. Yeukai was sponsored through Plan back in 1991 and is now a lawyer focused on children's rights. She's also a HUGE role model for girls in her community! Read more.
Mariane Pearl on Meeting Plan's Girl Delegates at the UN.
by Because I am a GirlGuest blogger, journalist and campaigner Mariane Pearl attended the 56th Commission of the Status of Women in New York where several Plan delegates participated in key events. Take a look at her update from the event. Read more.
Youth Delegates at the Commission of the Status of Women.
by Meg CanganyI’ve just returned from spending the week with Plan youth delegates from around the world at this year’s Commission on the Status of Women. I am so excited to share with you all about what a tremendous experience it was. Read more.
Finding the most marginalized girls: Community mapping in Vietnam.
byIn our commitment to impact the most marginalized girls with our projects, we need to be able to find these girls to reach them. In order to do this, we utilize community mapping so that our field teams can learn where the most marginalized populations of girls live. Read more.
Why policy-makers must address early and forced marriage for girls.
by Because I am a GirlPlan is honored to attend this year's session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Deepali Sood, Plan International's Global Director for Because I am a Girl, was among the Plan delegates invited to attend. This is her reflection of the event. Read more.
