Profile

Founded 75 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.In 2011, Plan reached 56,500,000 children in 58,053 communities.Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.

Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity.

Plan aims to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries, through a process that unites people across cultures, adds meaning & value to their lives.

Education:

From supporting immunization programmes to training volunteers on strategies to combat malaria, Plan's health programmes help to save thousands of children's lives every year

We work with communities to improve access to safe drinking water & to raise awareness of the importance of sanitation

Violence against children is widespread and has a devastating impact - threatening children's survival, development & participation in society

Economic securityPlan works to ensure that families in extreme poverty have the skills they need to increase their income & can access financial services

From providing disaster relief to running recovery projects, Plan works to protect the rights of children and young people during emergencies

Plan helps millions of children to learn about their rights & take an active role in their communities’ development

Plan's awareness-raising & direct response programmes help to empower children & young people so that they can protect themselves

Child Rights Organization, NGO, International NGO in Cambodia