
“I learned I could say no.” How education changed Fernanda’s future
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

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

February is Donor Love Month at Plan International. It’s our time to celebrate you! Every day, you bring hope, opportunity and joy to the children

Children across Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia face daily risks just to get to school. Part 2 of School Matters explores how safety, distance and economic pressure shape who can keep learning.

Children across Bolivia and Peru are traveling farther and facing greater risks just to stay in school. This photo essay explores what access to education looks like when safety, distance and resources are not guaranteed.

Because of you, children — especially girls — found safety and opportunity in a year of both crisis and recovery. Here are 12 photos that

“Where you start in life doesn’t define where you can go.” El speaks these words from deep personal experience. Her journey spans thousands of miles,

Children with disabilities are among the most excluded in emergencies. In Sudan and beyond, Plan International is building inclusion into humanitarian response — from accessible classrooms to universal design and listening directly to children. Because inclusion isn’t optional; it’s how effective response begins.

In a bright classroom in northern El Salvador, Nancy watches proudly as her young students discover the joy of learning. She sees herself reflected in

When Rachidatou fled Burkina Faso, she carried more than fear. She carried a dream. Now, thanks to inclusive education in Togo, she’s pursuing that dream of becoming a doctor. Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when every student is seen, supported and included.

Fatima Hassouna was a hugely talented Palestinian photographer and a youth advocate for Plan International who endured 18 months of living through the conflict destroying
What if education started in the soil? Across the world, school gardens are more than just a source of food — they are a source

Apriana is a 12-year-old sponsored child with a passion for science. Growing up in a remote community in Indonesia, she imagines exploring the wonders of