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March 29, 2026

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Let's build a better world for girls — together

When girls are supported, they can change their lives — and the world around them. Plan works alongside girls so they can learn, stay safe and lead with confidence. By fundraising for Plan, you become part of that progress.

Start a Plan fundraiser today and help support meaningful change in the lives of girls around the world. You can fundraise on your own or as part of a team — all while inviting friends, family and your community to stand with girls alongside you.

Getting started is simple: choose what you’d like to fundraise for — like a birthday, a recital or athletic event or something meaningful to you — set a goal, and personalize your page to share why supporting girls matters to you.

Fundraisers under the age of 18 should receive permission from a parent or guardian before getting started.

Why fundraise for Plan?

Your fundraising supports girl‑led change

When you fundraise for Plan, you’re supporting programs built with girls, grounded in their voices and focused on the futures they want for themselves. Plan works alongside girls, families and communities to remove barriers, expand opportunities, and help girls learn, lead, decide and thrive.

Your fundraiser helps fuel long‑term, community‑driven solutions — from education and protection to leadership and opportunity — so girls can build lives filled with possibility, dignity and choice.

Fundraising for Plan means supporting:

Girls‑centered programs: Initiatives are built with girls, grounded in their voices, priorities and leadership.
Community‑driven solutions: Work happens alongside families and communities to address barriers and create lasting change.
Long‑term impact: Fundraising helps support sustainable programs that expand opportunities for girls over time.

Start your Plan fundraiser and get started today.

Fundraisers under the age of 18 should receive permission from a parent or guardian before getting started.

Fundraise on Facebook or Instagram

Support Plan’s work with girls by starting a fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram — and invite your community to be part of meaningful change.

How it works: After clicking the button, search for Plan International and select “Start a fundraiser.”

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March 29, 2026

Help girls in crisis

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Send critical support in times of crisis

When humanitarian crises strike, girls face heightened risks of violence, exploitation and losing access to safety, education, and care. Your gift supports emergency response efforts in communities affected by crisis, helping meet urgent needs while prioritizing the protection, dignity and well‑being of girls.

Help Plan respond anywhere crisis strikes

A gift to our Humanitarian Response Fund helps Plan act quickly when crises strike, delivering lifesaving support to girls, their families and their communities.

Gaza-Israel Crisis

Featured crisis

Ongoing conflict has created urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, putting girls at heightened risk. Your gift supports Plan’s emergency response, providing for immediate needs like food and water, alongside establishing safe spaces for children, mental health support, menstrual health kits for girls and other critical assistance.

Help children survive the war in Ukraine

Years of conflict have upended daily life for children in Ukraine, putting girls at heightened risk and forcing families to endure ongoing instability. Your gift helps deliver emergency support, protection and care to communities still living with the impacts of war.

Respond to the crisis in Sudan

After years of conflict, millions of children in Sudan face hunger, displacement and severe protection risks — with girls especially vulnerable to harm. Your support helps provide urgent humanitarian assistance and protection to communities struggling to survive.

Deliver urgent relief in Myanmar

Ongoing conflict, displacement and extreme weather have pushed children in Myanmar into crisis, cutting off access to safety, education and basic services. Your gift helps bring emergency support to families and protects girls as needs continue to grow.

Stand with girls in crisis

Plan International staff member distributing resources.

What is World Humanitarian Day and why does it matter?

Aug 19, 2026

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

Foster parents Yuri and Nadia sit on a couch surrounded by their nine foster children of varying ages in their home in rural Ukraine.

Ukraine’s lost children find a loving home

Mar 13, 2026

Yuri, 54, and Nadia, 49, with their foster children. | © Plan International / Mirja Vogel In a small, rural village 50km outside the central

A teacher serves primary school children in Kilifi County, Kenya, as they queue to receive a meal of rice, lentils and dried vegetables through Plan International's school feeding program.

School meals bring children back to the classroom in drought hit Kilifi

Mar 11, 2026

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

International Women’s Day: Why women’s leadership begins with girls

Mar 05, 2026

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.

Four years into the war in Ukraine: What do children need now?

Feb 24, 2026

Four years into the war in Ukraine, children continue to face trauma, disrupted education, and displacement across Ukraine and Eastern Europe. As the crisis shifts from emergency response to long-term recovery, sustained investment in mental health, protection, and education is critical to prevent irreversible harm.

School Matters, part 2: When getting to school is not safe or simple

Jan 26, 2026

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.

Carla, 14, and Janet, 12, attend a boarding school in Bolivia

School Matters, part 1: Why safe education is still out of reach for millions of children

Jan 24, 2026

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.

Sudan after 1,000 days of the conflict: Stories that must be told

Jan 09, 2026

As the conflict in Sudan enters its 1,000th day, Plan International highlights urgent stories from the ground — where women and girls face unimaginable violence and children are left to survive alone. This is a crisis the world must not ignore.

When the guns fall silent: What is the true meaning of peace for Gaza’s children?

Oct 10, 2025

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.

5 heartbreaking ways conflict and crisis destroy children’s futures

Sep 04, 2025

When disaster or war strikes, school is often the first thing lost. But education is more than a classroom — it’s safety, hope and recovery. Explore how children are holding onto learning in the world’s toughest places.

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March 27, 2026

Give monthly

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Become Her Defender and help girls shape their futures

Your monthly gift powers lasting change

As Her Defender, you join a community of people fueling solutions created with girls — helping them stay safe, learn and lead. Your monthly support creates steady, lasting impact where it’s needed most.

Why monthly giving matters

In Togo, Inna grew up without anyone to explain menstruation — but when her granddaughter Denise reached adolescence, she was determined to break the cycle of stigma.

Today, nearly a fourth of the world’s girls and women — 500 million people — still face barriers to managing their periods, especially during emergencies when access to safe spaces, supplies and information is most disrupted, putting their health, confidence and education at risk.

Periods show up every month. As Her Defender, your support can too.

You help girls through the challenges they face right now

What happens when you give every month

When crises strike — from conflict to natural disasters — you make it possible for Plan to move quickly. Your monthly support delivers immediate assistance, such as food and shelter, as well as supporting access to safe spaces, learning materials, menstrual health supplies and protection at the exact moment they need it.

You fuel long‑term solutions designed with girls

By giving every month, you strengthen programs that girls help lead — from education and health to protection and youth leadership. Your steady support means girls can build skills, shape decisions in their communities and create the futures they choose.

You create impact that grows

As Her Defender, you power progress that lasts. Your consistent commitment helps Plan look forward, investing in what works and staying by girls’ sides — even as new challenges emerge.

Benefits of giving monthly to Plan

Your commitment makes a difference — and comes with meaningful benefits

When you choose to give monthly, you join a dedicated community of people who believe in a more equal world for girls — and you stay connected to the impact you’re making in powerful ways.

Be part of a global movement uplifting millions of girls as they access education, stay safe during crises and lead change in their communities.
Get exclusive updates in your inbox, including impact stories. You’ll also receive our donor newsletter, All Equal, with exclusive content for Her Defenders so you can see exactly how your support is transforming lives.
Receive less fundraising mail throughout the year, because your ongoing generosity helps us plan ahead and reduce costs — allowing more resources to go directly to programs.

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March 26, 2026

Ways to help

Every day, children — especially girls — face barriers that hold them back from reaching their full potential. But these challenges have solutions, and your support can help put them within reach.

Help girls drive the change they want to see

When you give to Plan International, you help create opportunities for girls to learn, lead, decide and thrive in communities around the world.

Explore the many ways you can make a meaningful impact.

Support the safety and education girls deserve

Give where needs are greatest

Girls have limitless potential — but all too often they face preventable barriers to the futures they envision for themselves. Your gift today supports programs designed with girls, addressing the most persistent challenges they face and creating a world where they can learn, lead, decide and thrive.

Stand with girls in crisis

When crisis strikes, girls need urgent protection

In humanitarian emergencies, girls face heightened risks of violence, exploitation and losing access to safety, education and care. Your support helps Plan respond to crises while prioritizing girls’ protection, dignity, and well‑being from the earliest moments of response through recovery.

Give gifts that inspire hope

Gifts of Hope let you give with purpose by celebrating someone you care about while supporting programs for children, especially girls. Each gift reflects work that strengthens education, safety and opportunity. Your choice helps young people move toward the futures they deserve.

More ways to make a difference

Sponsor a child

Start a fundraiser

Give monthly

Planned and tax-smart ways to help

These giving options offer thoughtful, flexible ways to support Plan’s mission and stand with children — especially girls — while aligning with your values, goals and plans for the future.

Make a gift of stock

Donating appreciated stocks, securities or mutual funds can be a tax‑efficient way to support Plan’s work with girls and communities worldwide. These gifts may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while helping expand access to education, protection and opportunity.

Give a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA

If you’re age 70½ or older, a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA allows you to support Plan directly while meeting required minimum distributions. This option can be a meaningful way to align your retirement planning with the causes you care about.

Give through a donor‑advised fund

A donor‑advised fund offers a flexible, tax‑efficient way to support Plan’s work with girls and young people. You can recommend a grant when it’s right for you and help ensure sustained support for programs that promote education, safety and opportunity worldwide.

Add Plan to your will or bequest

A gift in your will or trust is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy for children — especially girls. By including Plan in your estate plans, you help ensure future generations have access to programs that promote safety, education and opportunity.

Name Plan as a beneficiary

You can support Plan by naming us as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy or other financial asset. This simple step can have a lasting impact and may be updated at any time as your plans evolve.

News & press
March 25, 2026

Devex: As aid dries up, Plan International accelerates support for women

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 Reena Ghelani spoke with Devex at the Commission on the Status of Women about how the organization is responding: accelerating localization, directing flexible funding to girls-led groups through the Equality Accelerator and piloting shared operations across the sector to stretch every dollar further.

Watch the full interview, then read “As aid dries up, Plan International accelerates support for women” in Devex.

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March 25, 2026

Newsletter AllEqual

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March 24, 2026

Jessica’s journey: From sponsored child to community leader

This month, we celebrate the contributions of women leaders around the world. But leadership usually starts much earlier — when girls have the chance to learn and build confidence.

Jessica, 31, is one of those leaders. Growing up in Chumbivilcas, a province in southern Peru, Jessica participated in Plan International’s sponsorship program as a child. Her sponsorship ended when she turned 18, but her connection to Plan continued into adulthood. At 24, Jessica joined the Preparing for Life project and became one of 110 young women entrepreneurs who received seed capital to launch their own businesses.

“Before, I was afraid to speak in public; I was embarrassed. But thanks to the training, I learned to express myself with confidence.”

Jessica, 31, Peru

The support Jessica received as a sponsored child helped set the foundation for her growth as a community leader. © Plan International

As her life changed, Jessica’s commitment to her community grew. Now married with a daughter who also participates in Plan’s sponsorship program, she sees how much excitement a single letter from a sponsor can bring. She also knows that many families struggle to read letters or write their responses.

Wanting to give back, Jessica became a sponsorship volunteer. She delivers letters, alerts local authorities to cases of violence and often accompanies families when they report incidents. She has become a trusted ally in protecting children.

“I know I am helping children grow up without fear, to learn to speak and defend themselves.”

Jessica, 31, Peru

Former sponsored child Jessica is now a community leader and volunteer, while her daughter participates in Plan’s sponsorship program. © Plan International

Jessica’s leadership comes at an important moment for her community. After 30 years of work in Chumbivilcas, Plan is phasing out of the area — a change that reflects a milestone, not an ending. Plan’s goal is to support communities until they have the tools, confidence and systems they need to move forward independently. The transition signals that local institutions are prepared to lead the next chapter.

As her community steps into this new phase, Jessica is one of the leaders helping to guide the way. She is set to become president of her district this year, determined to make her community stronger and to support the next generation. Her journey shows how investing in girls’ education creates women who drive lasting change.

“Thanks to Plan International, I have learned to believe in myself, to speak up and to lead. Now it’s my turn to carry on that legacy and make sure no girl or boy has to face the world alone.”

Jessica, 31, Peru

Sponsor a child today

Report & Resource
March 20, 2026

Domestic Youth Engagement Report 2025 Wrapped

2025 was a standout year for domestic youth engagement at Plan International USA. In this report, we highlight the leadership, advocacy, and impact of young people across our programs. From the Youth Advisory Board and Youth Leadership Academy to Girl Takeovers and national advocacy moments, explore how young people are shaping change in their communities and beyond.