Plan International USA
@planusa.bsky.social
Plan International is an international development and humanitarian assistance nonprofit that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Together, we won't stop until we are all equal.
Together, we won't stop until we are all equal.
Every child deserves safety, opportunity, and the power to shape their future.
This #WorldChildrensDay, we’re standing with young people everywhere: It’s their day. Their voices. Their rights. 💙
#MyDayMyRights #ChildRights
This #WorldChildrensDay, we’re standing with young people everywhere: It’s their day. Their voices. Their rights. 💙
#MyDayMyRights #ChildRights
November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Every child deserves safety, opportunity, and the power to shape their future.
This #WorldChildrensDay, we’re standing with young people everywhere: It’s their day. Their voices. Their rights. 💙
#MyDayMyRights #ChildRights
This #WorldChildrensDay, we’re standing with young people everywhere: It’s their day. Their voices. Their rights. 💙
#MyDayMyRights #ChildRights
Amina, 16, grew up believing cycling was “too difficult for a girl.”
Now she’s the under-17 champion in Rwanda — and training for the 2025 Road World Cycling Championship.
Support gave her strength. Her talent did the rest.
#GirlsInSport #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Now she’s the under-17 champion in Rwanda — and training for the 2025 Road World Cycling Championship.
Support gave her strength. Her talent did the rest.
#GirlsInSport #UntilWeAreAllEqual
November 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Amina, 16, grew up believing cycling was “too difficult for a girl.”
Now she’s the under-17 champion in Rwanda — and training for the 2025 Road World Cycling Championship.
Support gave her strength. Her talent did the rest.
#GirlsInSport #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Now she’s the under-17 champion in Rwanda — and training for the 2025 Road World Cycling Championship.
Support gave her strength. Her talent did the rest.
#GirlsInSport #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Kindness can change a life.
In Guinea, when 15-year-old Fanta was bullied because of her albinism, a teacher stepped in.
He listened. He spoke up. The teasing stopped.
Now she walks with her head high, dreaming of becoming a doctor. 💙
#WorldKindnessDay
In Guinea, when 15-year-old Fanta was bullied because of her albinism, a teacher stepped in.
He listened. He spoke up. The teasing stopped.
Now she walks with her head high, dreaming of becoming a doctor. 💙
#WorldKindnessDay
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Kindness can change a life.
In Guinea, when 15-year-old Fanta was bullied because of her albinism, a teacher stepped in.
He listened. He spoke up. The teasing stopped.
Now she walks with her head high, dreaming of becoming a doctor. 💙
#WorldKindnessDay
In Guinea, when 15-year-old Fanta was bullied because of her albinism, a teacher stepped in.
He listened. He spoke up. The teasing stopped.
Now she walks with her head high, dreaming of becoming a doctor. 💙
#WorldKindnessDay
32 Plan trucks have reached #Gaza since the ceasefire — food for 140k people + dignity kits for 3k.
Next: 74 trucks in November with food, hygiene kits, winter essentials and school supplies for families and children.
#HumanitarianAid #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Next: 74 trucks in November with food, hygiene kits, winter essentials and school supplies for families and children.
#HumanitarianAid #UntilWeAreAllEqual
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
32 Plan trucks have reached #Gaza since the ceasefire — food for 140k people + dignity kits for 3k.
Next: 74 trucks in November with food, hygiene kits, winter essentials and school supplies for families and children.
#HumanitarianAid #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Next: 74 trucks in November with food, hygiene kits, winter essentials and school supplies for families and children.
#HumanitarianAid #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Aid is evolving — and so are we.
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, we're adapting development models to stay local, data-driven, and community-led.
Read more: planusa.org/blog/adapting-to-a-shifting-development-landscape-lessons-from-latin-america
#Localization #Development
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, we're adapting development models to stay local, data-driven, and community-led.
Read more: planusa.org/blog/adapting-to-a-shifting-development-landscape-lessons-from-latin-america
#Localization #Development
October 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Aid is evolving — and so are we.
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, we're adapting development models to stay local, data-driven, and community-led.
Read more: planusa.org/blog/adapting-to-a-shifting-development-landscape-lessons-from-latin-america
#Localization #Development
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, we're adapting development models to stay local, data-driven, and community-led.
Read more: planusa.org/blog/adapting-to-a-shifting-development-landscape-lessons-from-latin-america
#Localization #Development
Namibia just made history. Three women now lead the nation — showing the world what’s possible when girls grow up with equal opportunity. 💙
#GirlsLeadership #WomenInLeadership #UntilWeAreAllEqual #Namibia
#GirlsLeadership #WomenInLeadership #UntilWeAreAllEqual #Namibia
October 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Namibia just made history. Three women now lead the nation — showing the world what’s possible when girls grow up with equal opportunity. 💙
#GirlsLeadership #WomenInLeadership #UntilWeAreAllEqual #Namibia
#GirlsLeadership #WomenInLeadership #UntilWeAreAllEqual #Namibia
Plan International and our partners in Egyppreparing to send 53 trucks carrying 47,000 food parcels through the humanitarian corridor into Gaza — sustaining hope where it’s needed most.
“Each truck is a lifeline,” said Dr. Unni Krishnan.
#HumanitarianRelief #Gaza
“Each truck is a lifeline,” said Dr. Unni Krishnan.
#HumanitarianRelief #Gaza
October 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Plan International and our partners in Egyppreparing to send 53 trucks carrying 47,000 food parcels through the humanitarian corridor into Gaza — sustaining hope where it’s needed most.
“Each truck is a lifeline,” said Dr. Unni Krishnan.
#HumanitarianRelief #Gaza
“Each truck is a lifeline,” said Dr. Unni Krishnan.
#HumanitarianRelief #Gaza
“The biggest problem I face in Jacmel is going to school without eating.” — Soline, 16, displaced by violence in Haiti.
Through child-friendly spaces, she’s finding safety, daily meals and a chance to keep learning.
#BackToSchool #EducationInEmergencies
Through child-friendly spaces, she’s finding safety, daily meals and a chance to keep learning.
#BackToSchool #EducationInEmergencies
October 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“The biggest problem I face in Jacmel is going to school without eating.” — Soline, 16, displaced by violence in Haiti.
Through child-friendly spaces, she’s finding safety, daily meals and a chance to keep learning.
#BackToSchool #EducationInEmergencies
Through child-friendly spaces, she’s finding safety, daily meals and a chance to keep learning.
#BackToSchool #EducationInEmergencies
When girls have what they need to manage their periods, they can stay in school, chase their dreams and lead change. Thanks to our partnership with @kccorp, we’re helping make that a reality.
Watch the video: https://prn.to/3WtGWwC
#EveryGirlisWorthy #GirlsEducation
Watch the video: https://prn.to/3WtGWwC
#EveryGirlisWorthy #GirlsEducation
October 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
When girls have what they need to manage their periods, they can stay in school, chase their dreams and lead change. Thanks to our partnership with @kccorp, we’re helping make that a reality.
Watch the video: https://prn.to/3WtGWwC
#EveryGirlisWorthy #GirlsEducation
Watch the video: https://prn.to/3WtGWwC
#EveryGirlisWorthy #GirlsEducation
📣 “Youth leadership isn’t just about the future — it’s about the now.”
At #UNGA80, our Youth Advisory Board member, Soha, called for strategic, not symbolic, youth engagement.
Watch her powerful UN speech: https://bit.ly/47ZrpMh{
#YouthVoices #GirlsRights #UntilWeAreAllEqual
At #UNGA80, our Youth Advisory Board member, Soha, called for strategic, not symbolic, youth engagement.
Watch her powerful UN speech: https://bit.ly/47ZrpMh{
#YouthVoices #GirlsRights #UntilWeAreAllEqual
October 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
📣 “Youth leadership isn’t just about the future — it’s about the now.”
At #UNGA80, our Youth Advisory Board member, Soha, called for strategic, not symbolic, youth engagement.
Watch her powerful UN speech: https://bit.ly/47ZrpMh{
#YouthVoices #GirlsRights #UntilWeAreAllEqual
At #UNGA80, our Youth Advisory Board member, Soha, called for strategic, not symbolic, youth engagement.
Watch her powerful UN speech: https://bit.ly/47ZrpMh{
#YouthVoices #GirlsRights #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Every 3 seconds, a girl is married before 18. Most drop out of school. 63% are no longer in education, employment or training. Not one girl we spoke to said she wanted her child to marry young.
📖 Read more: https://www.planusa.org/report/the-state-of-the-worlds-girls-report-2025/ #EndChildMarriage
📖 Read more: https://www.planusa.org/report/the-state-of-the-worlds-girls-report-2025/ #EndChildMarriage
October 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Every 3 seconds, a girl is married before 18. Most drop out of school. 63% are no longer in education, employment or training. Not one girl we spoke to said she wanted her child to marry young.
📖 Read more: https://www.planusa.org/report/the-state-of-the-worlds-girls-report-2025/ #EndChildMarriage
📖 Read more: https://www.planusa.org/report/the-state-of-the-worlds-girls-report-2025/ #EndChildMarriage
Girls must be at the center of decision-making. ✨
Soha, a Plan USA Youth Advisory Board member, took that message to the UN General Assembly, calling for systemic ways to integrate girls and young people into global processes.
🎥 Watch her message.
#UNGA80 #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Soha, a Plan USA Youth Advisory Board member, took that message to the UN General Assembly, calling for systemic ways to integrate girls and young people into global processes.
🎥 Watch her message.
#UNGA80 #UntilWeAreAllEqual
September 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Girls must be at the center of decision-making. ✨
Soha, a Plan USA Youth Advisory Board member, took that message to the UN General Assembly, calling for systemic ways to integrate girls and young people into global processes.
🎥 Watch her message.
#UNGA80 #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Soha, a Plan USA Youth Advisory Board member, took that message to the UN General Assembly, calling for systemic ways to integrate girls and young people into global processes.
🎥 Watch her message.
#UNGA80 #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Six months after #Myanmar’s quake, recovery means meals, safe spaces & hope, thanks to local volunteers like Nan & support from @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social.
Read Nan's story: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nbYo4A
#EducationInEmergencies #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Read Nan's story: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nbYo4A
#EducationInEmergencies #UntilWeAreAllEqual
September 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Six months after #Myanmar’s quake, recovery means meals, safe spaces & hope, thanks to local volunteers like Nan & support from @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social.
Read Nan's story: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nbYo4A
#EducationInEmergencies #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Read Nan's story: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nbYo4A
#EducationInEmergencies #UntilWeAreAllEqual
“As youth, our voices carry weight.”
Our Youth Leadership Academy gave young leaders the tools to speak up on urgent issues like gender-based violence and online safety — and they made their voices heard.
More in Mona’s blog: https://bit.ly/46C94Tg
#YouthVoices #YouthLeaders
Our Youth Leadership Academy gave young leaders the tools to speak up on urgent issues like gender-based violence and online safety — and they made their voices heard.
More in Mona’s blog: https://bit.ly/46C94Tg
#YouthVoices #YouthLeaders
September 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
“As youth, our voices carry weight.”
Our Youth Leadership Academy gave young leaders the tools to speak up on urgent issues like gender-based violence and online safety — and they made their voices heard.
More in Mona’s blog: https://bit.ly/46C94Tg
#YouthVoices #YouthLeaders
Our Youth Leadership Academy gave young leaders the tools to speak up on urgent issues like gender-based violence and online safety — and they made their voices heard.
More in Mona’s blog: https://bit.ly/46C94Tg
#YouthVoices #YouthLeaders
Congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first woman to hold the nation’s highest office. A historic step for women’s leadership and representation.
#UntilWeAreAllEqual #BreakingBarriers #WomenInLeadership #Mexico #GenderEquality
#UntilWeAreAllEqual #BreakingBarriers #WomenInLeadership #Mexico #GenderEquality
September 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first woman to hold the nation’s highest office. A historic step for women’s leadership and representation.
#UntilWeAreAllEqual #BreakingBarriers #WomenInLeadership #Mexico #GenderEquality
#UntilWeAreAllEqual #BreakingBarriers #WomenInLeadership #Mexico #GenderEquality
Congratulations to Rt. Honorable Sushila Karki, interim prime minister of Nepal, and the first woman to hold this role.
#WomenInLeadership #Nepal #BreakingBarriers #UntilWeAreAllEqual
#WomenInLeadership #Nepal #BreakingBarriers #UntilWeAreAllEqual
September 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations to Rt. Honorable Sushila Karki, interim prime minister of Nepal, and the first woman to hold this role.
#WomenInLeadership #Nepal #BreakingBarriers #UntilWeAreAllEqual
#WomenInLeadership #Nepal #BreakingBarriers #UntilWeAreAllEqual
“The more the conflict increases, the more persistent we become.”
Despite the dangers, our teams continue to deliver food, water, protection and education support.
Because every child deserves safety, hope and a future.
#SudanCrisis #HumanitarianAid #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Despite the dangers, our teams continue to deliver food, water, protection and education support.
Because every child deserves safety, hope and a future.
#SudanCrisis #HumanitarianAid #UntilWeAreAllEqual
September 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“The more the conflict increases, the more persistent we become.”
Despite the dangers, our teams continue to deliver food, water, protection and education support.
Because every child deserves safety, hope and a future.
#SudanCrisis #HumanitarianAid #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Despite the dangers, our teams continue to deliver food, water, protection and education support.
Because every child deserves safety, hope and a future.
#SudanCrisis #HumanitarianAid #UntilWeAreAllEqual
This summer we asked our Youth Leadership Academy participants one simple question: What are you passionate about?
Their answers say it all.
Learn more about YLA: https://bit.ly/4pc2Vp5
#YouthVoices #YouthLeadership #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Their answers say it all.
Learn more about YLA: https://bit.ly/4pc2Vp5
#YouthVoices #YouthLeadership #UntilWeAreAllEqual
September 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This summer we asked our Youth Leadership Academy participants one simple question: What are you passionate about?
Their answers say it all.
Learn more about YLA: https://bit.ly/4pc2Vp5
#YouthVoices #YouthLeadership #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Their answers say it all.
Learn more about YLA: https://bit.ly/4pc2Vp5
#YouthVoices #YouthLeadership #UntilWeAreAllEqual
How do we protect the future when classrooms are under fire?
In 2024, attacks on schools rose 44%. Behind each stat is a stolen childhood.
Read more: https://www.planusa.org/blog/attacks-on-schools-education-in-emergencies-2/
#EducationInEmergencies #ProtectEducationFromAttack
In 2024, attacks on schools rose 44%. Behind each stat is a stolen childhood.
Read more: https://www.planusa.org/blog/attacks-on-schools-education-in-emergencies-2/
#EducationInEmergencies #ProtectEducationFromAttack
September 9, 2025 at 6:25 AM
How do we protect the future when classrooms are under fire?
In 2024, attacks on schools rose 44%. Behind each stat is a stolen childhood.
Read more: https://www.planusa.org/blog/attacks-on-schools-education-in-emergencies-2/
#EducationInEmergencies #ProtectEducationFromAttack
In 2024, attacks on schools rose 44%. Behind each stat is a stolen childhood.
Read more: https://www.planusa.org/blog/attacks-on-schools-education-in-emergencies-2/
#EducationInEmergencies #ProtectEducationFromAttack
From dropout to role model.
Bojmati returned to school, scored 78% on her 10th grade exams and is now a leader in her community.
This #WorldLiteracyDay we celebrate the power of girls’ education.
#UntilWeAreAllEqual #EveryGirlIsWorthy
Bojmati returned to school, scored 78% on her 10th grade exams and is now a leader in her community.
This #WorldLiteracyDay we celebrate the power of girls’ education.
#UntilWeAreAllEqual #EveryGirlIsWorthy
September 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
From dropout to role model.
Bojmati returned to school, scored 78% on her 10th grade exams and is now a leader in her community.
This #WorldLiteracyDay we celebrate the power of girls’ education.
#UntilWeAreAllEqual #EveryGirlIsWorthy
Bojmati returned to school, scored 78% on her 10th grade exams and is now a leader in her community.
This #WorldLiteracyDay we celebrate the power of girls’ education.
#UntilWeAreAllEqual #EveryGirlIsWorthy
Before, Oumou struggled to feed her family after losing her husband.
Now, through a women’s gardening group, she harvests enough to cover school fees, healthcare and daily meals.
This #GrandparentsDay, we celebrate her strength. #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Now, through a women’s gardening group, she harvests enough to cover school fees, healthcare and daily meals.
This #GrandparentsDay, we celebrate her strength. #UntilWeAreAllEqual
September 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Before, Oumou struggled to feed her family after losing her husband.
Now, through a women’s gardening group, she harvests enough to cover school fees, healthcare and daily meals.
This #GrandparentsDay, we celebrate her strength. #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Now, through a women’s gardening group, she harvests enough to cover school fees, healthcare and daily meals.
This #GrandparentsDay, we celebrate her strength. #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Hope has many faces in Gaza.
Asmaa — a poet who keeps writing.
Dr Walaa — a doctor who keeps healing.
Latifah — a mother who keeps her family safe.
Read their stories: https://www.planusa.org/blog/faces-of-gaza-stories-of-resilience-and-hope/
#Gaza #CeasefireNOW #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Asmaa — a poet who keeps writing.
Dr Walaa — a doctor who keeps healing.
Latifah — a mother who keeps her family safe.
Read their stories: https://www.planusa.org/blog/faces-of-gaza-stories-of-resilience-and-hope/
#Gaza #CeasefireNOW #UntilWeAreAllEqual
September 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Hope has many faces in Gaza.
Asmaa — a poet who keeps writing.
Dr Walaa — a doctor who keeps healing.
Latifah — a mother who keeps her family safe.
Read their stories: https://www.planusa.org/blog/faces-of-gaza-stories-of-resilience-and-hope/
#Gaza #CeasefireNOW #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Asmaa — a poet who keeps writing.
Dr Walaa — a doctor who keeps healing.
Latifah — a mother who keeps her family safe.
Read their stories: https://www.planusa.org/blog/faces-of-gaza-stories-of-resilience-and-hope/
#Gaza #CeasefireNOW #UntilWeAreAllEqual
This July in DC, young leaders ages 13-18 came together for our Youth Leadership Academy — a week to sharpen their skills in advocacy, leadership and community action.
We asked them to sum it up in one word.
Learn more: planusa.org/youth-leadership-academy
#YouthVoices #UntilWeAreAllEqual
We asked them to sum it up in one word.
Learn more: planusa.org/youth-leadership-academy
#YouthVoices #UntilWeAreAllEqual
September 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This July in DC, young leaders ages 13-18 came together for our Youth Leadership Academy — a week to sharpen their skills in advocacy, leadership and community action.
We asked them to sum it up in one word.
Learn more: planusa.org/youth-leadership-academy
#YouthVoices #UntilWeAreAllEqual
We asked them to sum it up in one word.
Learn more: planusa.org/youth-leadership-academy
#YouthVoices #UntilWeAreAllEqual
Benedicta got a scholarship to stay in school and turned that opportunity into a movement.
From youth outreach to national advocacy, she’s helping shape policy in Ghana and mentoring the next generation of girls.
Because when girls stay in school, they change the world.
#GirlsEducation
From youth outreach to national advocacy, she’s helping shape policy in Ghana and mentoring the next generation of girls.
Because when girls stay in school, they change the world.
#GirlsEducation
September 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Benedicta got a scholarship to stay in school and turned that opportunity into a movement.
From youth outreach to national advocacy, she’s helping shape policy in Ghana and mentoring the next generation of girls.
Because when girls stay in school, they change the world.
#GirlsEducation
From youth outreach to national advocacy, she’s helping shape policy in Ghana and mentoring the next generation of girls.
Because when girls stay in school, they change the world.
#GirlsEducation
KYIV, #Ukraine — An air assault on Aug. 28 killed 18 people, including 4 children as young as 2. Nearly 100 buildings were damaged.
Plan continues to provide psychosocial support, child protection and education so children’s rights and futures are not forgotten.
#UkraineConflict
Plan continues to provide psychosocial support, child protection and education so children’s rights and futures are not forgotten.
#UkraineConflict
August 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
KYIV, #Ukraine — An air assault on Aug. 28 killed 18 people, including 4 children as young as 2. Nearly 100 buildings were damaged.
Plan continues to provide psychosocial support, child protection and education so children’s rights and futures are not forgotten.
#UkraineConflict
Plan continues to provide psychosocial support, child protection and education so children’s rights and futures are not forgotten.
#UkraineConflict