One Year Since the Escalation of the Ukraine Conflict
February 24, 2023, marks one-year from the escalation of conflict in Ukraine. Almost 15 million people have been forced to flee their homes, making this Europe’s largest refugee wave since WWII. Girls, boys and their families are still facing a humanitarian crisis each day.
When children are displaced, they lose their homes and often access to education. Getting children back to school is critical to provide a sense of safety and normalcy and help ensure they can grow to reach their full potential.
In times of crisis, the chance to go to school can be a lifeline. For children who have been forced to flee their homes, attending classes is an important part of building a life in a new country. As schools across Poland, Romania and Moldova welcome refugee children, it’s critical they receive the support they need to provide children with a quality education.
With your support, Plan International can help provide children with education, protection and psychological support during times of crisis. We need your support as urgently as ever so that we can continue scaling up our life-saving programs. Together, we can help more children learn in safe spaces and more families live in safety.
We have reached 150,000 people in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland and Romania to date, partnering with over 30 local organizations.
40,000 individuals have benefitted from unconditional and unrestricted cash in Ukraine, Poland and Romania.
More than 13M EUR has been provided by Plan International to civil society partner organizations to respond to the needs of refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) since the start of the conflict.
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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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