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
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.
From rural Ecuador to a career in microbiology, Valeria’s journey shows what becomes possible when girls have the support to stay in school and pursue science.
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.
Discover how Plan International is transforming its development approach across Latin America—partnering locally, using real-time insights and driving sustainable change in complex environments.
A new report from Plan and Save the Children highlights the urgent protection needs of unaccompanied migrant children stranded in Mexico’s high-risk border cities.
A new report from Plan International and Save the Children exposes the violence, fear and family separation facing migrant children at Mexico’s northern border — and the urgent need for mental health and protection services.
