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Promoting child rights to end child poverty. Learn more at www.plancanada.ca Plan is a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries. Plan is also the supporting organization behind the Because I am a Girl initiative. Join us and plan to change the world.
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No child should have to pass on school because they don't have enough to eat. See how a simple project is fueling education for children like 13-year-old Sokhat form Cambodia!
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“Oromia used to be rich in agriculture. During any normal year, this would be harvest time. Now things have changed. There is no rain and people, including children and women, have been seriously affected by this drought.” - 25-year-old health worker Alfia shares the impact that El Nino has had in Ethiopia. Plan is working to support the needs of children, women, and the most vulnerable: http://bit.ly/1nuoyBt
Singing to save lives
Can a song save lives? We think so! Supported by Plan, this travelling choir is raising awareness and their voices to spread important, life-saving health information in rural Zimbabwe. See how these health heroes are improving maternal, newborn and child health through song!
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Protecting the rights of children means a better, #BrighterFuture for everyone! See how Child Sponsors, like many of YOU, are playing a key role in keeping children safe: http://bit.ly/1Q5nxc4
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Winter's here in Canada…and Syria, and many other parts of the world where #SyrianRefugees are in need of shelter and support. With the Canadian government continuing to match donations toward Syrian refugee relief efforts, you can double YOUR impact and make a difference for children and their families.
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What would you do with a huge pile of LEGO? Play, of course! Play is a critical part of a child's healthy development and thanks to the LEGO Foundation and Plan, children at 36 schools in Zambia have these fun blocks to stimulate creativity and learning. See why play matters: http://bit.ly/1n1oFDQ
Why do girls get married so young?
Every girl has the right to a childhood. Yet, every year, millions of girls around the world are forced to become brides, wives and mothers. Why is this happening and what are we doing to stop it?
Together, we're changing lives and changing the world! Through 4,153 projects in education, health, economic empowerment and so much more, see what YOU'VE made possible last year: http://bit.ly/1OxXTNW
Because I am a Girl Canada
These women in Ghana are leading their communities to better health! Plan's proud to work with such empowered women, committed to creating postive change for their families.
Plan Canada welcomes Caroline Riseboro as new President and CEO, starting Mar. 7
Plan Canada is excited to announce Caroline Riseboro as our new President and CEO, starting March 7. With extensive leadership experience in the NGO and international development sectors, we look forward to the wealth of knowledge that she’ll bring to the Plan family! We’ll be sharing more in the months to come – stay tuned.
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Meet a group of inspiring youth from a Plan-supported child rights club in Sri Lanka! After their community's library was damaged by heavy rainfall, they met with community leaders and campaigned for the construction of a new one. Thanks to their passion and dedication, they now have a new resource centre, filled with books! See the power of books in the lives of these children: http://bit.ly/200CEIG
5 ways Child Sponsorship protects children
How can YOU protect a child's rights when you're on the other side of the world? Through Child Sponsorship! See these 5 ways Child Sponsorship protects children from violence, trafficking, #childmarriage and so much more.
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