Aprille survived a super typhoon at 13. Today she is a teacher and climate advocate helping her community prepare for the next storm. Her story shows why girls’ education is the foundation of women’s leadership — and why International Women’s Day begins with girls.
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.
A Youth Advisory Board member reflects on lessons from Bangladesh and Jordan, sharing how women’s leadership, education and economic access shape lasting change across communities.
New global research conducted in partnership with Plan International finds girls and young women worldwide have strong leadership ambition, even as they anticipate discrimination and unequal treatment.
Plan International’s Equality Accelerator is marking a milestone. Over its first five years, the trust based philanthropy platform has distributed more than $1 million to youth led groups creating change in their communities.
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.
“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,
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
How do you design a leadership program with youth, not just for them? Here’s how Plan USA centered youth power to create a truly youth-led experience.
Back-to-school means new opportunities — like leading change. Meet Byronie and her mom, Sara, and see how Plan’s Youth Advisory Board builds confident leaders.
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.
Play is never just play. It’s how children process trauma, build resilience and connect with others. From conflict zones to classrooms, Plan is prioritizing play.
