Global funding for women’s organizations is in crisis. Ninety percent have faced cuts, and nearly half expect to shut down by 2026. Plan International CEO
“My hopes for tomorrow are to continue my studies, to have diplomas, to have a job and a better future.” — Catherine, age 16
Yuri, 54, and Nadia, 49, with their foster children. | © Plan International / Mirja Vogel In a small, rural village 50km outside the central
A drone attack hit a school in Shukeiri village on Wednesday, killing 17 people — mostly schoolgirls. Other civilian infrastructure, including a health centre, has
Girls share a meal of rice, lentils and dried vegetables at school in Kilifi County, Kenya. For many, it is the only meal they will
Plan International is deeply alarmed by the escalating military conflict in Iran and the Middle East, which puts children at grave risk. Of particular concern
Plan International responds to growing uncertainty around US foreign aid funding as Congress debates whether statements and actions will protect global development priorities.
In Ethiopia’s Afar region, some families are quietly choosing courage over conformity by saying no to FGM. This powerful photo story reveals the voices of parents and girls taking a stand against generations of harm, one decision at a time.
A MediaPost roundup of 2025’s most-read ad stories connects celebrity campaigns, AI backlash, and Plan International’s International Women’s Day partnership with Paramount and KFC.
Online gender-based violence is rising fast, undermining girls’ safety, confidence and leadership. From sextortion to AI image abuse, digital spaces are exposing girls to harms that policies and platforms haven’t caught up with — and the solutions must center what girls say they need.
Dr. Unni Krishnan, Global Humanitarian Director at Plan International, reflects on what peace truly means for Gaza’s children. Through powerful stories and frontline insight, he explores why peace must travel in one direction — toward every child.
Plan International USA’s 2025 Youth Leadership Academy gave young leaders the tools, mentorship and safe space to grow as advocates. In Washington, D.C., they met with Senate staffers on the TAKE IT DOWN Act, building confidence that their voices matter in shaping policy.
