Child-friendly spaces
A child-friendly space is a safe place set up for children affected by emergencies where they can play and learn.
Emergencies
Disasters, conflicts and disease outbreaks threaten children’s lives, rights and prospects and damage the societies they live in.
A quarter of the world’s population now live in conflict-affected areas. Humanity is witnessing the highest number of people who are displaced. More than 100 million people have been forced to flee from their homes, 40% of them are children.
Over 200 million people are affected by disasters caused by natural hazards each year. The effects of climate change are causing increased risks for children.
Responding to the needs of adolescent girls – who are among the most at risk when disasters strike – is a key focus of our work. Our approach is built on universal human values and humanitarian principles.
We work with communities and local volunteers and strengthen their resilience and their dignity before, during and after crises.
In 2022, we responded to 81 disasters globally. Working with local agencies, we carried out 55 child protection, 42 education and 42 cash and voucher programmes along with context-specific lifesaving core humanitarian assistance.
Issues
Global food crisis
We are on the brink of a devastating global food crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a steep rise in hunger in countries already struggling with conflict, climate change and economic turbulence.
Ukraine Crisis Response
Since March 2022, Plan International has been responding to the Ukraine Crisis. Focusing first on refugees in Moldova, Poland and Romania, we are now working inside Ukraine, in partnership with local civil society organisations.
Given the long-term impact of this crisis and the added value of our gender, age and inclusive approaches, we are establishing a strategy of programming and influencing beyond the refugee crisis response.
Support children affected by the covid-19 pandemic
The worst health crisis of a generation is challenging the world. Please help us support the most vulnerable children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Syria Earthquake Appeal
We’re working to provide food and water, shelter and blankets to keep people warm, and addressing the specific needs of women and girls.
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