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“I want the war to stop so I can go back home,” says 10-year-old Adan, a girl struggling to survive the devastating crisis that’s happening in Sudan. Did you know about it? You may not have. Global attention has been focused on other crises, like the ones in Gaza and Ukraine. Meanwhile, a civil war has raged between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces for nearly two years. More than 8.6 million people, including girls like Adan, have been displaced, thousands have been killed and health services are practically nonexistent. “The world can’t afford the total collapse of Sudan because the crisis will only ripple across Africa,” says Mohammed Qazilbash, Plan Sudan’s country director. “We need a united effort to ensure that Sudan does not remain neglected.” Learn more about what’s going on in Sudan through the eyes of the next generation – the youth – here: https://bit.ly/4hj1iBA #Sudan #SudanCrisis #FoodInsecurity

Meet the faces of our 2024 Annual Report: Elizabeth and Ecuabeth—two young leaders in Kilifi County, Kenya, who are taking climate change into their own hands. Faced with drought and food insecurity, they didn’t wait for a solution. They started growing one. Their story, told in pictures below, is just one of the many inspiring and hopeful reasons to check out our 2024 Annual Report. Get inspired at: https://bit.ly/3E9MoyT

Plan International calls on the Iraqi government to reconsider this harmful legislation and to fulfill its obligations under international human rights treaties. We urge the government to ensure that national laws set the minimum age of marriage at 18 regardless of religious, customary or traditional norms. “Child marriage is a grave violation of human rights that robs girls of their childhood. It jeopardizes their health, halts their education, violates their sexual and reproductive rights and denies them the chance to have a say in their own futures,” said Bhagyashri Dengle, regional director of Plan International in Asia and the Pacific. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/40Bmv2w

This International Day of Education, learn about Mary’s inspiring journey from conflict to classroom 📚. Forced to flee South Sudan when she was just six years old, Mary found hope and a second chance in Uganda through Plan’s Gender Equality Movement in Schools (GEMS) program. Now she’s 14, and Mary dreams big – like one day becoming the Speaker of Parliament! 👩⚖️ Her message to girls everywhere: “Education has no age limits. Never give up on your dreams.” Our work in education 🎒: In 2024, Plan International Canada reached nearly 250,000 children with quality education programs. Learn how we did it in our 2024 Annual Report: https://bit.ly/42mtnTW #InternationalDayOfEducation #EducationForAll #GirlsRights #GirlsEducation

Did you hear? We just dropped something special. Our 2024 Annual Report is out today, and it’s more than just a recap — it’s full of stories of real change, powered by equality. In these pages, you’ll discover how 200,000+ supporters like you helped girls step into classrooms and communities gain access to clean water, plus so much more. And how these actions are making a big difference in the lives of more than 7 million people around the world. This isn’t just a report. It’s a conversation starter. It’s proof that even the smallest victories can spark surprising and transformative shifts in education, health and opportunity. Read more inspiring stories at https://bit.ly/4huk9JU

At least 17,580 children and 12,050 women have been killed in #Gaza over the past 15 months. A further 21,000 Palestinian children have sustained traumatic conflict-related injuries, many of them requiring significant rehabilitation with a high likelihood of disability. Plan International Canada reiterates its call for: ▪️ Safe and unhindered access for aid into all parts of the Gaza Strip. ▪️ The protection of civilians, humanitarian workers, healthcare workers and their facilities.  ▪️ The unconditional release of all hostages and Palestinian children held in detention.  Although the ceasefire is a crucial first step, the needs of Gaza’s children are ongoing. The international community must come together to support Gaza, ensuring that children’s rights to health, education, and safety are prioritized. These efforts must be part of a broader commitment to peace, justice, and lasting stability. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/3DZK1ii

Join us in congratulating former Plan International Canada board chair Bernard Richard on his appointment to the Order of Canada. With a distinguished career in politics and children's rights advocacy, Bernard joined Plan International Canada’s Board of Directors in 2007 and was also our child rights advisor. After his departure from Plan, Bernard has continued to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights of children and youth, both nationally and internationally. Congratulations, Bernard, on this well-deserved honour!

Inspiring stories like these ones from Lourdes, Isabel, and Cindy remind us of the #leadership women possess when they can choose their own paths. For these three women, their journey started with Plan through Child Sponsorship, Girls Get Equal, and seat shares with leaders. Each of these programs created space for them to see themselves as future leaders. Your donation to Plan International Canada equips youth to become future Lourdeses, Isabels and Cindys. Last year alone, we helped 3.1 million children — including 1.6 million girls — around the world through our programs. Let's continue supporting more girls and pave the way for more leaders. Visit: https://bit.ly/4gUqTR9

What do you get when you combine: ✈️ An outlook-shifting trip to Tanzania, with a Netflix star 🤝 Young men choosing to stop machismo culture and stand by women 📽️ An unstoppable young girl’s NYC film-fest debut 💬 A meaningful conversation between a two-time TEDx speaker from Nigeria and an award-winning Canadian journalist 🚲 AND the surprising, cycle-changing power of menstrual pads and bicycles? Collectively, these glimmers recap our 2024 through some of the top reels of the year. Watch our top five videos list and you’ll soon find out why one of them hit over a million views in just one day! ▶️ Press play on instant inspiration: https://bit.ly/3PyLNsZ Plan International Nigeria, Ike Nnaebue, Aimalohi Ojeamiren, Pelemo Nyajo

Thrilled to have Reena Ghelani join Plan International! We can't wait to work together towards a more just and equal world. #UntilWeAreAllEqual