Our vision

Until we are all equal.

As a global connector, we work with children — especially girls — in over 80 countries to create a more just and equal world.

We believe in the potential of every child but know that it is too often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination — with girls being the most affected. By addressing the root causes of inequality, we ensure that all children can grow up safe, educated and empowered to shape their futures. Together with our supporters and partners, we tackle these challenges from birth to adulthood, helping children prepare for and respond to crises while driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels.

Why equality?

Gender equality and children’s rights are fundamental to the realization of human rights. Experience and research show clear connections between achieving equality, fulfilling children’s rights and ending child poverty. When we invest in a child’s future, we not only improve their lives but also the lives of their families and the strength of their communities. 

We believe children’s rights are human rights. But when children, especially girls, face violence and oppression, their paths to success are blocked. Together, we must tear down the barriers — both systemic and circumstantial — that stand in their way andclear the path for their next step. 

Their next step toward safety. Their next step toward happiness. Their next step toward the future they deserve.

Your support changes lives

Thanks to your support, Plan International has reached 41.6 million children globally, including 22.2 million girls. Your contributions are making a real difference by: 

  • Helping 4.3 million girls gain access to quality education. 
  • Giving 7.1 million girls a better start in life. 
  • Empowering 4.4 million children and youth to become drivers of change in their communities. 
  • Protecting 13.8 million children and adults through gender-sensitive child protection programs. 

But we still have a lot to do to ensure all children, especially girls, have the opportunities they deserve. 

Will you join us? 

How we’re creating a better future

for children and young people

Plan International USA Impact Areas: Early childhood development

Early childhood development

We help vulnerable and excluded children, particularly girls, grow up equally valued and cared for, free from discrimination, so they can thrive from the start.
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Plan International USA Impact Areas: Youth empowerment

Youth empowerment

Plan works to remove harmful barriers like child marriage and human trafficking. We stand up for youth rights and help young people to understand and defend their rights, ensuring they have a voice in shaping their futures.
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Plan International USA Impact Areas: Skills and Work

Skills and work

Children and young people have big dreams for their futures, but often, they don’t have the resources, networks, agency and opportunities to pursue them. We increase young people’s access to financial services, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship and employment skills training to prepare them for professional careers of their choice.
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Plan International USA Impact Areas: Emergencies

Emergencies

In times of crisis, children in conflict zones are among the most vulnerable — especially girls. We work with children and other community members to build resilience and support children’s rights to dignity and protection — before, during, and after disasters and conflicts — ensuring that children in crisis have the support they need.
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Plan International USA Impact Areas: Inclusive, quality education

Inclusive, quality education

Around 244 million children around the world are out of school, and more than half of them are girls. Plan promotes free, equal access to quality, uninterrupted education for all children — especially girls — ensuring they have opportunity to grow into her full potential.
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Plan International USA Impact Areas: Protection

Protection from violence

We work with communities, families, schools and governments to protect children from harm.
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Plan International USA Impact Areas: Sexual and reproductive health and rights

Sexual and reproductive health and rights

We increase access to quality sexual health services and eliminate harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and early child marriage.
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We’re working for children’s rights across the world

Plan works to fight the root causes of inequality in more than 80 countries and more than 50,000 communities across the Americas, Africa, Oceania and Asia.

Plan at work
Girl Engage Model

What makes us different?

GirlEngage is Plan International USA’s unique approach to development that’s letting girls become the drivers of the change they want and need in their lives. It is a strategy that enables girls aged 10-18 to drive our programs — from designing projects, to leading activities, to measuring success. 

 

Girls know the changes they need in their lives. We’re here to listen, and with your partnership, we’ll work with them and for them, to turn their visions into reality. 

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Give to Plan

Your contribution is tax deductible.

Your gift to Plan International USA will be used where needed most, to help create sustainable change and address the root causes of poverty and inequality. Donations can support programs, innovation, and infrastructure required to deliver our programs to girls and children worldwide, in areas such as protection, education, health, sanitation, disaster relief and economic empowerment.