Empowering girls: Young leaders shaping tomorrow

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re highlighting some of our partnerships that are empowering today’s girls to become tomorrow’s leaders.

To celebrate how we are empowering girls to change the future, check out these three stories that share programs, Takeovers and other initiatives that put girls in the driver’s seat of their future:

The ripple effect: Menstrual health, girls’ empowerment and a brighter future

When girls thrive, we all flourish. Providing menstrual health resources and clean water empowers girls to become agents of change and build a brighter future. Our work with the Kimberly-Clark Foundation is building a foundation for girls to lead with confidence.

 

A girl stands in front of a long, brown table. Four other people look at her from the other side. She is holding menstrual pads.

After participating in a Plan program teaching young people about puberty and periods in Guatemala, 17-year-old Delia became a menstrual health advocate in her community. | ©Plan International

 

Photo story: Young women take over KFC

Future leaders in the making! Plan International and KFC are empowering the next generation through innovative programs like Girl Takeovers, giving young people a taste of leadership and the confidence to lead the way.

 

Two young women in suits stand in front of a wall that has an illuminated version of the KFC logo.

Pear (left) and Shirlyn (right) took over the KFC corporate office in the U.S. for a day. | ©Plan International

Backpacks of promise: 5 ways education can change girls’ futures

Every backpack tells a story of possibility. This International Women’s Day, follow our partnership with Paramount and Nickelodeon across five countries and discover how education is reshaping girls’ futures and strengthening entire communities.

 

Four girls in purple skirts with purple ties stand next two each other. Two face front and two face away, wearing backpacks with Plan's logo.

Girls in Zimbabwe proudly display their new backpacks. | ©Plan International

 

Your support helps today’s girls and young women become the leaders their communities need tomorrow. Together, we’re building a more equal world where every girl can learn, lead, decide and thrive.

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