Gifts of Hope

A farmload of animals makes for a farmload of food, income and hope. This gift of farm animals divided up among families in a community will help feed children and generate income to pay for housing, health care and education.

The gift of a bike means freedom and self-reliance for many girls worldwide. It swaps long, unsafe walks for access to education, health care and opportunities to earn a living. This gift also gives health workers motorbikes to reach people in remote regions. Talk about pedal power.

This gift provides girls in low-income countries with pads and period education so they can stay healthy, safe and in school and are able to access the same opportunities as boys. It also supports community education programs that address the shame-inducing stigmas that are associated with one of the most natural events in a girl's life.

This gift goes wherever the greatest needs are for children across more than 50 countries around the world. It provides everything from urgent and essential care for newborns to nutritious food for families to aid for communities in crises…and so much more. Give this gift to help reach those who need it most, no matter what arises.

Anyone who loves to read knows the power of a book to inspire one's imagination and introduce new ideas and opportunities. This gift provides books that nurture children's curious minds and open their worlds.

This gift funds Health Worker Training for Women, from midwives to community health volunteers to nurses. It also supports efforts to strengthen local health systems and services so that the people most at risk, especially women and children, have access to quality care.

During disasters, children may be separated from their families, and girls are at risk of being trafficked or experiencing violence and forced labour. Plan International responds immediately, providing families with shelter, food, clean water, household essentials and medical supplies as well as ensuring children are safe.

You walk into your local drugstore with a prescription for your sick child and you expect to walk out with the medication your child needs to get better. But families in some parts of the world are walking out of pharmacies empty-handed because of a lack of supply.

This is the single most important gift bundle you can give if you want to help girls lead healthy lives despite challenging circumstances. To survive and thrive, they need food and water – especially in dire situations. And they need access to health services and support if they or their families are escaping violence. This life-changing gift pack provides the essentials when they’re needed most.

This gift goes wherever the greatest needs are for children across more than 50 countries around the world. It provides everything from urgent and essential care for newborns to nutritious food for families to aid for communities in crises…and so much more. Give this gift to help reach those who need it most, no matter what arises.

Help create safe spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, can learn about their rights, access resources like legal and psychosocial counselling and receive referrals to accessible health services. You’ll also support advocacy efforts, encouraging institutions and communities to become inclusive, progressive and equitable. 

Help girls overcome barriers and thrive in an increasingly connected world. With this gift, you’ll help girls and young women gain the knowledge, tools and skills needed to navigate the online world – and do so safely. It can provide resources like in-school tablets and computer centres while offering internet access and digital literacy training, including how to use basic programs and applications. It will even help teachers make lessons more interactive and accessible for a variety of learning needs.