
We are Plan International
Because I Am a Girl
Because I Am a Girl is a global movement for girl’s safety, education and ability to shape their own futures. What’s possible for girls tomorrow is on the line, and protecting progress requires our collective effort.
Our impact
Every day, children ā especially girls ā face barriers that hold them back from reaching their full potential. But these challenges have solutions. With your help, Plan is creating opportunities for girls to learn, lead, decide and thrive in communities around the world.
Our stories
What Is Because I Am a Girl?
WASHINGTON ā Because I Am a Girl is a global movement to advance girlsā safety, education and freedom to shape their own futures. It unites

What U.S. adolescents say about gender equality in 2026
Conducted by the nonpartisan research group PerryUndem for Plan International USA, the study explores how young people view gender equality in 2026 and how attitudes

Itās past time to step up for U.S. teens
Shanna Marzilli, president and CEO of Plan International USA, meeting with the Youth Advisory Board in 2025. PROVIDENCE ā āA lot of times, girls just
How you can help
Your donation helps girls stay in school, stay safe, and build the futures they choose. With your support, Plan can respond to urgent needs and invest in long-term change for children and communities.
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