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What we do

Plan's work to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty is based around 8 core areas:
Education

Plan helps children, young people and adults to get the knowledge and life skills they need to realise their full potential. Read more Education »

Health

From supporting immunisation programmes to training volunteers on strategies to combat malaria, Plan's health programmes help to save thousands of children's lives every year. Read more Health »

Water and sanitation

We work with communities to improve access to safe drinking water and to raise awareness of the importance of sanitation. Read more Water and sanitation »

Protection

Violence against children is widespread and has a devastating impact - threatening children's survival, development and participation in society. Read more Protection »

Economic security

Plan helps families to achieve financial stability so they can provide for their children and plan for the future. Read more Economic security »

Emergencies

From providing disaster relief to running recovery projects, Plan works to protect the rights of children and young people during emergencies. Read more Emergencies »

Child participation

Plan helps millions of children to learn about their rights and take an active role in their communities’ development Read more Child participation »

Sexual health, including HIV

Plan's awareness-raising and direct response programmes help to empower children and young people so that they can protect themselves. Read more Sexual health, including HIV »

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