Girls in Paraguay are using soccer to challenge gender stereotypes. Through the Joaju League, they’re building confidence, skills and new opportunities. As Dana and Lisa
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 girlsā education is the foundation of womenās leadership ā and why International Womenās Day begins with girls.
From rural Ecuador to a career in microbiology, Valeriaās 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 womenās 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 Internationalās 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 girlsā safety, confidence and leadership. From sextortion to AI image abuse, digital spaces are exposing girls to harms that policies and platforms havenāt caught up with ā 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? Hereās how Plan USA centered youth power to create a truly youth-led experience.
Back-to-school means new opportunities ā like leading change. Meet Byronie and her mom, Sara, and see how Planās 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, sheās pursuing that dream of becoming a doctor. Her story is a powerful reminder of whatās possible when every student is seen, supported and included.
