When girls get an education, this happens...
Girls are less likely to be forced into early marriages. They can learn their rights and become confident to exercise those rights, share their opinions and get involved in shaping the political and economic decisions that affect their lives and communities. They can know the risks of unprotected sex and how to help prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. They’re more likely to be in the workforce in the future and pursue their dreams.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put over 11 million girls at risk of not returning to school, threatening decades of progress toward girls’ education and gender equality. Plan International Canada is working with communities across the globe to educate leaders on the importance girls’ education, so that girls can speak up, learn about their rights and amplify their voices. Donate today to help keep girls in school.
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How does my donation help?
Registering girls at birth
Ensuring that their legal right to an education, health care and protection are officially recognized.
Providing better health care
Providing sexual reproductive health care for adolescents and improving maternal health to help manage childhood illness, encourage safe childbirth and provide emergency care.
Creating access to quality education
Building new schools, constructing water and hygiene solutions and providing vocational skills to help girls build brighter futures.
Helping girls participate
Working with communities and governments to change attitudes and laws. Creating youth savings and loan groups to help provide livelihood opportunities, build independence and kick start girls’ futures.
13 million
additional child marriages could take place between 2020 and 2030 due to COVID-19.
2 million
COVID-19 has caused disruptions in programs that prevent female genital mutilation (FGM). This could cause approximately 2 million additional cases of FGM by 2030.
47 million
Women could lose access to contraception due to COVID-19.
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Who is supported by Plan International Canada’s work?
As a member of a global organization dedicated to advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, Plan International Canada works with communities to help reach children with life-saving support against disease and hunger and improve access to education for children worldwide. A fundamental component of this work is realizing the inequality that consequently violates girls’ rights and working with all genders to end injustices that disproportionately harm girls like gender-based violence, limited or no educational opportunities, child marriage and early pregnancy.
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How does Plan International choose where to work?
In choosing where Plan International works, we carefully assess the potential to create lasting, positive change. We analyze poverty statistics and a wide range of human development indicators, such as literacy or infant mortality. We work with communities who have invited us to collaborate with them – an important prerequisite for work to be successful and sustained. Decisions on how to use the funds are based on strategic plans prepared by in-country program staff in consultation with children, communities, local governments and partner organizations.
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Can I leave a gift in my will to my sponsored child?
No, it is not possible for you to leave a gift in your will to your sponsored child. You can, however, leave a gift in your will for Plan International's Child Sponsorship programming.
Since a legacy gift is realized well into the future, and because needs and programs shift over time, your bequest will have the maximum impact for children if Plan International Canada has the flexibility to direct your gift to where the need is greatest at the time. This will allow your gift to support generations of children far into the future. To ensure that Plan International can honour your wishes and distribute your gifts as you intend, the wording of your will is important. To discuss the wording of your will, please don't hesitate to contact Michelle Bernard at (437) 828-8974 or email mbernard@plancanada.ca.
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