Kenyan girls secure historic law for free sanitary pads
23 June 2017
Kenya’s decision to give free sanitary pads to schoolgirls is a momentous step for gender equality. Girls supported by Plan International supported have been at the forefront of the campaign for free sanitary provisions.
Famine over but South Sudan still in crisis
22 June 2017
A UN-backed food security report released yesterday (21 June) announced that South Sudan is no longer classified as being in famine. However, 6 million people are still suffering from the conditions of the food crisis.
Lake Chad Crisis: Generation of children missing out on education
23 May 2017
An entire generation of children is missing out on an education in Boko Haram-affected Nigeria, warns Plan International.
Plan International and the Asian Development Bank announce new partnership
19 March 2017
The partnership between Plan International and the Asian Development Bank will focus on the investment of young people as drivers of economic and social development, and as contributors to poverty reduction.
Typhoon Haima: Plan International launches emergency response
20 October 2016
Emergency response teams have deployed to the worst affected areas of the Philippines to assess the urgent needs of children and communities and provide aid.
Typhoon Haima: Second, stronger storm threatens Philippines this week
18 October 2016
Dennis O’Brien, Plan International Philippines Country Director said: “As Typhoon Haima continues to gain in strength and has the potential to become a super Typhoon, Plan International is closely monitoring its path and is preparing to respond with humanitarian assistance, if needed.”
Plan International Prepared to Respond as Typhoon Meranti Nears China
14 September 2016
As super typhoon Meranti approaches the coast of China, Plan International is prepared to assist the emergency response if international assistance is requested.
China Floods: Plan International launches emergency response
12 July 2016
More than 26.8 million people have been affected following a week of heavy rainfall, which led to widespread flooding across southern China. Plan International China traveled to two of the worst affected provinces, to assess the situation, and identify major needs of children and communities.
Slumdog's Anil Kapoor turns spotlight on child labour
10 June 2016
Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor will front a new campaign that brings much needed attention to child labour in India.
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