We enable children and young people to understand and defend their rights.
About us
Together, we won’t stop until we are all equal.
We work together with children, especially girls, and our supporters and partners to strive for a just world where we are all equal. To do that, we tackle the root causes of challenges and inequalities that children face. We’re there from birth until adulthood, supporting children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity, while particularly focusing on the experiences of girls.
How did we get here?
Plan International was founded in 1937 when a journalist and a refugee worker came together to help suffering children during the Spanish Civil War. With the help of our supporters and partners, we have grown into one of the oldest, widest-reaching and most effective girls’ rights organizations in the world.
Inclusive, quality education
We promote free, equal access to quality education for all children.
Early childhood development
We help vulnerable and excluded children, particularly girls, grow up equally valued and cared for, free from discrimination.
Skills and work
We increase young people’s access to financial services, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship and employment skills training.
Emergencies
We build communities’ resilience and support children’s rights to dignity and protection before, during and after disasters and conflicts.
Protection from violence
We work with communities, families, schools and governments to protect children from harm.
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
We increase access to quality sexual health services and eliminate harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and early child marriage.
Plan International USA executive team
Board of directors
Plan International USA is governed by a board of directors led by a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary and treasurer. The board of directors oversees the Executive Team responsible for running day-to-day business operations, including international programming, marketing, finance and human resources.
Youth Advisory Board
Plan International USA’s Youth Advisory Board is a body of youth aged 14-22 from all corners of the U.S. who serve as ambassadors to Plan. We are passionate about international development, youth empowerment, gender equality and cross-cultural engagement. We advise on policies, practices and programs that impact youth, ensuring their inclusion and centrality in Plan’s work. By collaborating with Plan’s leadership and staff, we are committed to advancing diverse youth perspectives and we won’t stop until we are all equal.
Careers
Our employees at Plan are a driving force behind helping millions of girls across the world realize and exercise their rights. That’s why we make sure every person on our staff is uniquely well-equipped to do their best work for the children, families and communities with whom we work. When you join our team, our movement for gender equality becomes so much stronger.
Financial information
We believe that because our donors and sponsors are our partners, the use of their contributions should be administered with openness and transparency.
Press
Read the latest news and information about Plan’s partnerships, events and programs that are helping to change lives.
Reports
Explore research, studies and surveys conducted by Plan International and our partners, and learn about solutions for girls’ and children’s rights.
