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Through Plan International USA’s education programming, we work with parents to let them see their true potential – that they are powerful agents of change for their children.

This list of proposals was created with the hope that the United Nations Ambassador’s office will change its perspective on youth and seriously consider the valuable insights youth bring to the table.

Through Plan International USA’s GWIM program, we invest deeply in a group of individuals that we believe has the potential to pay it forward tenfold.

Jackson reflects on his time as a member of Plan International USA’s Youth Advisory Board, and what the future holds.

Plan International USA’s policy event series brought together various experts to explore how programs focused on women and girls can maintain momentum in 2017.

My trip to Los Angeles for the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards and the official launch of the Together We Rock international game was the trip of a lifetime, and I can’t wait to see how far the game goes as a fun and educational tool for children around the world!

The international development community needs to inform the Administration and Congress’s choices around funding for global development and humanitarian assistance.

Because of the power of technology, youth voices can be heard beyond our communities, reaching individuals and groups all around the world.

Social media platforms are vital for spreading news and information, as well as enacting change.

Advocacy and development organizations should harness the power of social media to amplify the voices of young people.

My experiences with Plan International’s Global Youth Advisory Panel have reminded me that the world is filled with passionate, dedicated young people who care deeply about others and are doing great things.

What is clear from a recent meeting I attended in Nepal is that development effectiveness and sustainability rests on locally-led approaches.