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Shanna Marzilli, president and CEO of Plan International USA, meeting with the Youth Advisory Board in 2025. PROVIDENCE — “A lot of times, girls just

Polina, 12, dreams that the war will end in Ukraine The International Day of Peace celebrates peace as a vital precondition for people to flourish.

Plan staff distribute hygiene kits to families who lost their homes from an earthquake in Venezuela. On a hot day in Amhara, Ethiopia, Tihtina, a

Girls in Paraguay are using soccer to challenge gender stereotypes. Through the Joaju League, they’re building confidence, skills and new opportunities. As Dana and Lisa

Discover how child sponsorship helped a 12-year-old girl in Benin recover from kidney failure and return to school with hope for the future. Anne, a

Charlotte Yvette P. Chishava, SAGE Program Manager, wrote this article. To learn more about Plan’s work, get in touch: [email protected] In global education, girls who

Around the globe, children facing conflict, displacement and climate emergencies are healing and finding resilience and hope through play. Here’s how Plan International is creating

Period stigma holds girls back. But together, we can change the narrative — and ensure every girl can manage her period with dignity and pride.

Fernanda, 17, from Lima, Peru, is working toward her dream of becoming a doctor. Through workshops, she gained the knowledge and confidence to make decisions

“I thought, ‘How can a woman do a man’s job?’” Melany says. “Even more so with solar panels. But I decided to motivate myself and

A girl leads a community dialogue session in Tanzania, speaking to peers and community members on gender equality and girls’ education. | Lilian Mmbaga, ©

Jessica grew up in Plan International’s sponsorship program in Peru. Today, she is a community leader, volunteer and soon-to-be district president — showing how investing in girls creates lasting change.