Birthdays are moments to celebrate how far we’ve come and look ahead with hope. And through your sponsorship, you’re already helping a child get an education, gain new skills, and build a brighter future.
But right now, many children’s futures are at risk. Climate disasters and conflict are forcing families to leave their homes, leaving children without classrooms or safe places to learn.
Your gift today could help create safe learning spaces where children can recover, continue their education, and grow with confidence—even in the most difficult circumstances.
Will you donate today, and help more children facing crisis stay in school?
Sonia's story
“When I was six, I received my first letter from a family who sponsored me through Plan International,” Sonia remembers. “It brought me so much joy knowing someone out there cared about me.”
Sonia’s community in Peru faces many difficulties – from climate change and heavy rains to discrimination, gender-based violence, and the pressure on young people to leave school for work in the mines.
But with support from Plan International UK peer educator programs things are changing. Through workshops, she took on the role as a peer leader, guiding her peers on critical issues like bullying, gender inequality and discrimination. “I want to help my community because so many lack access to healthcare. I want to be part of the change.”
Donate now
Help more children get an education that enables them to determine their own future.
The difference your message makes
Writing to the child you sponsor builds a unique connection. For the child you sponsor, the letters you send will be a wonderful reminder that there is someone thousands of miles away who thinks about them and supports their future. Not only that, but it encourages them to learn to read and write, and also enables you to learn about the country they live in.
You can write to the child you sponsor by sending a card or letter to us at Plan International UK, Discovery House, 28-42 Banner Street, EC1Y 8QE or visiting our postbox to send a message online.
