Towards a better tomorrow

Hunger, economic instability, climate change and conflict are devastating the lives of millions, pushing them further into disadvantage and inequality. Girls are bearing the greatest burden of this injustice.
 
Working alongside communities globally, we deliver emergency response and long-term development programs to see girls valued and empowered, so that future generations inherit a brighter, more equitable future.
 
Together, we have the power to move humanity towards a better tomorrow for girls and communities globally.
 
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Help end child marriage

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Children and families fleeing violence in Sudan need your support

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50 million people are on the brink of famine

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We’re the charity for girls’ equality

We believe a better world is possible. A world where all children can live happy and healthy lives, and where girls can take their rightful place as equals. This is the world you are helping us create. Will you join us?

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Meet our Youth Activists

Meet our Youth Activists

Meet our Youth Activists

Our 2023 Youth Activist Series (YAS) have been announced.
Education cannot wait

Education cannot wait

Education cannot wait

222 million children are missing out on an education because of armed conflicts, forced displacement, climate-induced disasters and protracted crises. Ask our government to do more.
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Our Impact

<strong>83</strong> countries
83 countries
Plan International currently works and runs programs in 83 countries.
<strong>52.2</strong> million
52.2 million
We’ve reached more than 52.2 million children in our programs across the globe.
<strong>5.9</strong> million
5.9 million
5.9 million girls and young women have been supported with better access to education.
<strong>5.8</strong> million
5.8 million
5.8 million girls and young women were supported with access to sexual and reproductive health services and information.
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And there is plenty more where that came from.

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Moving humanity forward

The latest news & stories

  • A Tough Period

    A Tough Period

    Periods don’t stop when times are tough, or in an emergency. But all too often in crisis situations, girls, women and people who menstruate struggle to manage their periods with dignity, as access to basic supplies and essential health services…
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  • Disaster Risk expert Sara Sinada on Sudan

    Disaster Risk expert Sara Sinada on Sudan

    Plan International Australia’s Sara Sinada was recently invited to appear on ABC News Breakfast and The Drum to discuss the war in Sudan, in particular, escalating conflict and catastrophic damage to infrastructure in Khartoum, Darfur and El-Obeid…
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  • Atou’s Story

    Atou’s Story

    At just 11 years of age, Atou* was introduced to an older man from her village in the Diffa region of Niger. Now 15, Atou is the mother to three small children. Niger, the largest landlocked country in West Africa, has the highest rate of child…
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  • “I am a child, I don’t want to be a bride.”

    “I am a child, I don’t want to be a bride.”

    At just 14 years old, Salimata narrowly avoided being forced into marriage thanks to an aunt who had been involved in awareness training on child marriage, gender-based violence and girls’ rights, run by Plan International.
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  • A Tough Period

    A Tough Period

  • Disaster Risk expert Sara Sinada on Sudan

    Disaster Risk expert Sara Sinada on Sudan

  • Atou’s Story

    Atou’s Story

  • “I am a child, I don’t want to be a bride.”

    “I am a child, I don’t want to be a bride.”

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How we create the greatest impact

of our funding goes towards our programs and community-education work

84%

of our funding goes towards our programs and community-education work
Through your support, we’re able to increase the value of our work, which means we can create an even bigger impact. And the closer we get to achieving our mission of an equal world for all children. play_circle_filled
Through your support, we’re able to increase the value of our work, which means we can create an even bigger impact. And the closer we get to achieving our mission of an equal world for all children.
goes to fundraising to help grow and maintain our programs

12%

goes to fundraising to help grow and maintain our programs
goes to accountability and administration so our experts and teams are able to continue our life-changing work

4%

goes to accountability and administration so our experts and teams are able to continue our life-changing work
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