Children urgently deserve to grow up in a better world. One full of possibilities. Where they feel safe and supported. Where they can learn and grow. And where being a girl doesn’t hold anyone back.
Your donations bring this better world closer. Providing water points that give children safe, clean water to drink. Or safe spaces where children fleeing disasters can find comfort. Or lessons in gender equality to equip the next generation of changemakers.
Together we ensure children and young people get more of what they need to thrive right now. Whether you choose to give regularly or a single gift, thank you for helping protect children’s rights and keep girls safe.
of children worldwide do not have enough water to meet their everyday needs.
girls are married before the age of 18 each year.
girls are out of school worldwide.
The tools for school: Muta’s story
Muta, 11, found it desperately hard to stay in school. It’s 8km from her home in Cambodia. She didn’t always have enough to eat. And her spare time was full of chores:
“I wake up at 4am, clean the pans, wash the dishes and then walk to school. I sometimes have to study without any breakfast. I feel tired, and sometimes, I sleep in class.”
Things have now changed. Muta’s upped her studying with help from a scholarship, new bike and catch-up classes through Plan International.
Muta’s parents also had support to grow their farm. This means less chores and more nutritious food to help Muta study: “My results are getting better,” says Muta.
Creating a chain of change
“I want to be a teacher when I grow up as I want to teach my brothers and children in my village so they don’t have to walk so far away from their homes.”
— Muta, 11, Cambodia.
Your support in action
"Water has made such a big difference"
Water tanks mean Marwa, 15, can stay healthy and manage her period safely in Somalia. Your donations help provide similar water solutions to communities worldwide.
"We challenge people's beliefs"
A theatre group gives Jaba, 17, a platform to promote girls’ rights and prevent child marriage in Bangladesh. Your donations help empower young people to drive change.
"I want to be a lawyer to help children"
A school scholarship helps Alexandra, 7, work towards her dream of becoming a teacher in Ecuador. Your donations give more girls a chance to write their future.
About Plan International UK
We’ve been working with children and young people for over 85 years, responding to what they need. From access to education, to keeping them safe. Today we work in over 80 countries including the UK.
Every year we spend at least 80% of our money on charitable activities. This includes responding to emergencies and long-term development projects.
But we don’t do it alone. We work together with children, local communities, partners, and supporters, like you, to create a world that treats girls as equals and protects children’s rights. Thank you for being part of it.
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