How child sponsorship helped Anne heal and kept her dream alive
Jun 23, 2026
Discover how child sponsorship helped a 12-year-old girl in Benin recover from kidney failure and return to school with hope for the future. Anne, a
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Jessica’s journey: From sponsored child to community leader
Mar 24, 2026
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.
[Video] A special message for you this Donor Love Month
Feb 23, 2026
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
The ripple effect: A sponsored child’s legacy of giving
Nov 24, 2025
“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,
[Video] From sponsored child to teacher: See Nancy’s story
Oct 27, 2025
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
Chronicle of Philanthropy: The 100 Groups That Raise the Most Cash
Oct 07, 2025
Plan International USA is ranked No. 14 on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 2025 list of the top 100 charities by private support.
Chronicle of Philanthropy: America’s favorite charities are shifting their fundraising strategies
Oct 07, 2025
Plan USA’s Katherine Williford discusses how the organization is adapting its fundraising model in response to shifting donor trends.
Q&A: A sponsor’s journey to meet her sponsored child
Jul 15, 2025
After years of exchanging letters and photographs, Plan International sponsor Wendy finally met her sponsored child Obed face-to-face during a recent trip to Rwanda. The
Your voices changed everything: The Take It Down Act and our continued fight
Jun 10, 2025
Thanks to survivor advocacy, the Take It Down Act is now law — but the fight for online safety and justice continues.
Turning the tide: How clean water powers girls’ dreams
Mar 18, 2025
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
Securing the future: How your support sustains Plan’s global aid efforts
Feb 25, 2025
You may have heard that the future of U.S. foreign aid is now in question as a new administration transitions into power. And, because you
Meet Vixony: Former sponsored child turned sponsor
Feb 20, 2025
As a child growing up in Haiti, Vixony participated in Plan International’s sponsorship program for nearly a decade. Today, he lives in the U.S., where
