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“I fled South Sudan when I was seven. Plan’s sponsored school was my first contact with services at the camp.” Nyari, 18.

Now she’s an activist and adviser in Plan’s humanitarian programme in Gambella, Ethiopia.

Read more: https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-2025

School Matters: Why we must fund education - Plan International Around the world, children are travelling further, risking more, and overcoming greater obstacles for the chance to learn.

📚 For children affected by crisis, education is more than just learning – it’s a lifeline. Yet, millions are being left behind. On #InternationalEducationDay, let’s #FundEducation and protect children's futures. #MultiplyPossibility ✨

https://plan-international.org/case-studies/school-matters/

🌎 Education fuels growth, builds resilience, and creates a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. 💫 Let’s #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility for every child. everywhere. #InternationalEducationDay✨

School Matters: Why we must fund education - Plan International Around the world, children are travelling further, risking more, and overcoming greater obstacles for the chance to learn.

🎓Today, over 270 million children and youth are out of school. Conflict, climate change, and hunger are disrupting education for millions. We must act now to #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility. 💫 #DayOfEducation

https://plan-international.org/case-studies/school-matters/

🎓 Education fuels growth, builds resilience, and creates a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. 🌎 Let’s #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility for every child, everywhere. #InternationalEducationDay✨

School Matters: Why we must fund education - Plan International Around the world, children are travelling further, risking more, and overcoming greater obstacles for the chance to learn.

📚 Education is the most powerful investment we can make in the future of our children, our nations, and our world. 💫 Let’s #FundEducation and #MultiplyPossibility for every child. #InternationalEducationDay✨

https://plan-international.org/case-studies/school-matters/

Kyiv’s schools remain closed amid winter blackouts - Plan International Authorities in Kyiv have announced that all schools in the country’s capital will remain closed until February.

Children in Kyiv will not attend school until February amid freezing temperatures and continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Sven Coppens from Plan International explains why this is “yet another blow to children who have already lost so much.” plan-international.org/news/2026/01...

📖 Despite the power of education, there is a $97bn annual shortfall in funding, leaving millions of children without access to school.

This #EducationDay we must come together and replenish the @GPforEducation 🌎

When we #FundEducation we #MultiplyPossibility by 👇🏾

“Empowering girls, especially in STEM, is one of the most powerful investments we can make for our collective future” says Dr. Phaedria Marie St. Hilaire, new ambassador for the Global Girls Foundation https://plan-international.org/news/2026/01/16/ggf-appoints-dr-phaedria-marie-st-hilaire/

Plan International strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Over the last year, we reached 49.2 million children, including 26.1 million girls, in more than 80 countries. See more 👇

https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-2025

In southeast Senegal, the once-prevalent tradition of female genital mutilation is being replaced by a movement of resistance – led by local men who attend Plan’s Fathers’ Schools promoting education, health, and equality.

https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-20

“One of the projects that the youth innovators are currently working on is how to save the mangroves. We are planting mangroves to save our community.” Angelica, 21, Philippines.

She leads projects empowering young women to create safer communities.

Giving up is not an option, says Nahid Ali, Plan Sudan's Communications Manager. Describing what she heard from girls and women who fled violence in El Fasher, Nahid says we must not forget the #SudanCrisis.
https://plan-international.org/blog/2026/01/09/sudan-at-1000-days-of-conflict/

“With the right skills, a person can become self-reliant in any situation.” Balkumari, 23, who is deaf, was supported by Plan’s Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Development programme in Nepal to launch a snack shop with friends.

Here’s to more successes for girls next year!

We’d like to say a big thank you to the communities and partners we work with, and to everyone who supports us.

We will break down the barriers and discrimination faced by girls. Together, we won’t stop #UntilWeAreAllEqual ❤️

https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-2025

Our results on how we’ve supported girls in 2025 are in! 🎉

For more on what girls across the world have achieved and what they are calling for, click here 👉🏽 https://plan-international.org/publications/worldwide-annual-review-2025

Happy New Year! In 2026, let’s continue to advance girls' rights and strive for a fair, equal world 💙

Reminder: Girls’ rights are universal - regardless of where a girl is born or lives, she should be safe, free from abuse, and be able to fully realise her rights.

#GenderEquality

Girls face barriers every day - but they're not waiting for change, they're leading it 💪

Happy Holidays from all of us at Plan International ✨

As 2026 approaches, we want to thank our incredible supporters, partners, and youth leaders around the world who have stood with us this year.

As 2026 approaches let's remember that all children have the right to freely speak out and influence the decisions that shape the world around them 📢

#FutureGirlsWant

Sudan war: Kordofan’s El-Obeid ‘one or two steps’ away from being attacked As fighting escalates in Sudan, “people are scared, people are fleeing their homes”, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Friday, noting that more than 50,000 people have been uprooted since late Oct...

We are deeply concerned by the rapidly deteriorating situation in South Kordofan, #Sudan. Heavy fighting has killed ≥ 26 civilians and wounded many others. Hundreds of thousands of people may be forced to flee if violence continues, with children most at risk.
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Plan International is supporting displaced women and girls in crisis in Kassala by providing safe spaces away from Sudan's conflict - offering education, nutrition, and protection while prioritising girls’ safety and resilience.

#MigrantsDay

This is the Alangizi in Zambia. These traditional counsellors are redefining their role to say NO to child marriage and the discrimination of girls 🚫

By adapting to tradition, they’re helping build a future where every child can choose their own path.

#EndChildMarriage

All children should be able to grow up in safety. We remain committed to compassion, unity and care for one another in the face of such devastating violence.

Our hearts are breaking for the victims of the horrendous attacks in Bondi, for #Australia 's Jewish community, and for all those impacted by these terrible events. It is deeply distressing to see such violence, not least during celebrations for the festival of Hanukkah.

From Chumbivilcas, Peru, Jessica has turned her challenges into a mission to protect and empower others.

As volunteer, she helps children learn, supports families, and stands up against violence - ensuring every child grows up with safety, education, and hope.

#GirlsLead

Girls' rights = human rights

We stand with girls to build a world where equality for girls leads to progress for all.

#HumanRightsDay

Kindergartens in Sudan must be safe spaces, not zones of fear - Plan International We call on all armed actors in Sudan to uphold International Humanitarian Law after recent drone attacks, including the attack on Al-Hanan Kindergarten in South Kordofan that resulted in the deaths of...

Plan International demands an immediate end to drone strikes in #Sudan. Schools and kindergartens must be safe spaces, not zones of fear. plan-international.org/news/2025/12...
#SafeSchools

Children risk as floods and landslides devastate communities across Sumatra - Plan International The humanitarian situation in Sumatra continues to deteriorate as children and their families face the aftermath of some the most severe floods and landslides Indonesia has experienced in recent years...

In #Aceh, where Plan #Indonesia has been responding for 10 days, entire villages remain engulfed in mud & debris. We call on all donors & the public to continue supporting relief efforts so families can rebuild their lives & livelihoods in the months ahead.
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