THE CASE FOR HEALTH
Globally, countless health-related deaths could be prevented if affordable health care were more readily available for everyone, especially women and girls.
- Every day, more than 800 women and adolescent girls die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
- About 23 million adolescents have an unmet need for modern contraception and are thus at elevated risk of unintended pregnancy.
- Approximately 2.7 million newborns die every year. Three quarters of these deaths are preventable.
- According to UNAIDS, 7,000 young women ages 15-24 become infected with HIV every week.
- In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria is the leading cause of death of children under the age of five.
Plan International Canada partners with communities around the world as they assert their right to health care. At the heart of our work is a commitment to gender equality. Our projects support sexual and reproductive health and rights; quality maternal, newborn and child health services; access to clean water and safe sanitation; and the prevention and treatment of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. We work alongside community leaders, governments and global organizations to create resilient health systems for the future.
Meet Natsumi, the wave maker.
“Many young people and adolescents are looking for a change in their society. Attitudes are already changing...We can all be that little push for someone else.” – Natsumi
Natsumi understands the challenges that young people face in her community in Loreto, in northern Peru. Across this region, one in five adolescent girls is pregnant, the second highest rate in the country. As a peer counsellor, Natsumi supports other teens to make informed choices about their health. She’s making waves, one bold conversation at a time. Watch the video.
OUR APPROACH
Gender-transformative education opportunities, teacher training and measurement
Girls should have the same shot at education as anyone else. Here’s what we do to ensure that happens:
- We help to make sure that girls can get to school easily and safely.
- Families and communities are our partners. Together, we rally around a collective commitment to education for boys and girls.
- We work with national and local education authorities to ensure children’s rights and gender equality are built into the system.
- Our gender-responsive teacher training guides teachers in building equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students.
- We help educators recognize and tackle their own biases and prejudices, ensuring that no student gets left behind because of stereotypes or discrimination.
- Our training promotes awareness of gender-related issues and equips teachers with strategies to create a setting where everyone feels valued and respected.
- We refurbish school spaces, offer support like cash and vouchers and we also provide nutritious school meals, supply classroom materials and organize school clubs to keep children engaged.
Accelerated Learning
Children miss school for all sorts of reasons, from conflict, illness to lack of money. Our Accelerated Learning programs teach literacy and math skills in a condensed timeframe so students can cover multiple grades and get caught up with their peers.
Education in Emergencies
Here are 5 reasons why Education in Emergencies is so critical:
It gives children a safe place where they’re protected from physical harm, early marriages and from being forced into child soldier roles.
Children learn about things that could save their lives, like how to prevent diseases, eat healthy and stay clean.
Beyond ABC’s, children learn essential life skills like tolerance and handling conflict, And, they also learn about democracy, gender equality, human rights, environmental sustainability and disaster preparedness.
It’s a stabilizing influence that promotes children’s mental and emotional well-being.
OUR EDUCATION PROJECTS
Changing the world, one classroom at a time. Click the interactive map to learn about our education projects around the world.
OUR IMPACT
The last five years: Our five biggest wins [Include numbers from AR] Milestone 1 Milestone 2 Milestone 3 Milestone 4 Milestone 5
OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
We extend our thanks to our partners who consistently and generously support education around the world. Your contributions are the foundation of our mission, enabling us to help transform the lives of children worldwide. Without you, none of this would be possible. [List of partners goes here].
OUR APPROACH
Gender-transformative education opportunities, teacher training and measurement
Girls should have the same shot at education as anyone else. Here’s what we do to ensure that happens:
- We help to make sure that girls can get to school easily and safely.
- Families and communities are our partners. Together, we rally around a collective commitment to education for boys and girls.
- We work with national and local education authorities to ensure children’s rights and gender equality are built into the system.
- Our gender-responsive teacher training guides teachers in building equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students.
- We help educators recognize and tackle their own biases and prejudices, ensuring that no student gets left behind because of stereotypes or discrimination.
- Our training promotes awareness of gender-related issues and equips teachers with strategies to create a setting where everyone feels valued and respected.
- We refurbish school spaces, offer support like cash and vouchers and we also provide nutritious school meals, supply classroom materials and organize school clubs to keep children engaged.
Accelerated Learning
Children miss school for all sorts of reasons, from conflict, illness to lack of money. Our Accelerated Learning programs teach literacy and math skills in a condensed timeframe so students can cover multiple grades and get caught up with their peers.
Education in Emergencies
Here are 5 reasons why Education in Emergencies is so critical:
It gives children a safe place where they’re protected from physical harm, early marriages and from being forced into child soldier roles.
Children learn about things that could save their lives, like how to prevent diseases, eat healthy and stay clean.
Beyond ABC’s, children learn essential life skills like tolerance and handling conflict, And, they also learn about democracy, gender equality, human rights, environmental sustainability and disaster preparedness.
It’s a stabilizing influence that promotes children’s mental and emotional well-being.
OUR EDUCATION PROJECTS
Changing the world, one classroom at a time. Click the interactive map to learn about our education projects around the world.
OUR IMPACT
The last five years: Our five biggest wins [Include numbers from AR] Milestone 1 Milestone 2 Milestone 3 Milestone 4 Milestone 5
OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
We extend our thanks to our partners who consistently and generously support education around the world. Your contributions are the foundation of our mission, enabling us to help transform the lives of children worldwide. Without you, none of this would be possible. [List of partners goes here].
THREE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR WORK IN EDUCATION
Let’s join forces and champion the next generation through the gift of education.
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