Plan International Canada

Plan International Canada Plan International Canada exists to create a just world where children, especially girls, learn, lead, decide and thrive.

Working with local governments, organizations and communities to tackle the root causes of gender inequality. We advocate for children’s rights by focusing on 5 critical areas:

Education
Health
Protection from Violence
Youth Leadership and Economic Empowerment
Humanitarian Response and Resilience

And we won’t stop .

✨ A sold-out theatre. Meaningful connections. And a film that will stay with us for a long time. Last week, we brought t...
10/09/2026

✨ A sold-out theatre. Meaningful connections. And a film that will stay with us for a long time.

Last week, we brought together 500 supporters, advocates, and special guests to the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto for an exclusive screening of our new documentary, I Have a Name, in recognition of this year’s International Day of the Girl.

The film, produced by Plan International Canada and Plan International Philippines, highlights the reality facing thousands of children in the community of Lanao del Sur, Philippines, who don’t have birth certificates.

Without legal proof of their identity, these children lose the opportunity to enrol in school and obtain health care or government services. We are working to change that.

Thank you to all the determined optimists (including director Ditsi Carolino and the best hosts, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Lisa LaFlamme!) who showed up open and curious and helped make the evening so meaningful.

Swipe through to see what you missed. ➡️
(And consider this your official invite to join us next time. 😉)

Watch the film I Have a Name and learn how a $12 donation can ensure a girl is counted: https://bit.ly/47LCfnA

Three years have passed since the October 2023 attacks in Israel and the ensuing escalation of war, which has devastated...
10/08/2026

Three years have passed since the October 2023 attacks in Israel and the ensuing escalation of war, which has devastated lives across Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel.

Children have been left living through a humanitarian catastrophe.

Gaza needs sustained and reliable funding to support both immediate relief and long-term recovery. This includes investment in education, child protection, and mental health support to help families recover and rebuild their lives.

In humanitarian emergencies, existing inequalities can deepen, leaving girls with heightened risks to their safety, education, and rights.

“War must stop, to give children a chance,” says Dr. Unni Krishnan, Plan International’s global humanitarian director and country director in the occupied Palestinian territory. “The future of a generation depends on the choices made today. The ceasefire must be respected.”

Plan International continues to call for an end to attacks on children, civilians, and humanitarian workers and for rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access.

Your donation matters: https://bit.ly/4zmnUKd

In every corner in our mission-driven workplace are small things that make our staff feel at home. From brainstorming sn...
10/06/2026

In every corner in our mission-driven workplace are small things that make our staff feel at home.

From brainstorming snacks to multilingual meeting rooms and plants all around, here are a few quirks that make the Plan Canada office uniquely ours. 💙

Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/4dhiebW

10/01/2026

You might take your birth certificate for granted – everyone has one, right?

But if you don’t have a birth certificate, basic needs like schooling and legal rights can become very hard to access. Our new documentary, “I Have a Name,” filmed by award-winning Filipino director Ditsi Carolino, takes viewers into the community of Lanao del Sur in the Philippines. There, more than 137,000 children do not have birth certificates. The film reveals the impact this has on girls’ futures.

Watch the editor’s cut of the documentary in our story to learn why this is happening and how you can support girls in getting this one piece of paper that can open so many doors.

The link to the story is in our bio:

Thanks to support from our colleagues at Plan International Pilipinas.

What can a walk through a park teach us about truth, reconciliation, and belonging? Ahead of the National Day for Truth...
09/30/2026

What can a walk through a park teach us about truth, reconciliation, and belonging?

Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our Toronto staff joined a walking tour of Biidaasige Park to learn about the Indigenous communities who have cared for this land for thousands of years.

Learning about the history, knowledge, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples broadened our understanding and appreciation of this new public space. We ended the walk with two book recommendations to continue our learning: "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer and "Theory of Water" by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. The entire experience was a reminder of what was lost through the residential school system, which worked to separate Indigenous children from their families and culture.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the survivors of residential schools and remember the children who never returned home.

As an organization that champions girls’ rights, we believe every child has a right to grow up feeling safe, accepted, and connected to their culture. Reconciliation starts with listening and reflection.

We encourage one another to do that every day, but especially today.🧡

What are you reflecting on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

“Run, run, the flood is coming!”That’s what six-year-olds Ahana and Rachana heard while waiting for their school bus whe...
09/26/2026

“Run, run, the flood is coming!”

That’s what six-year-olds Ahana and Rachana heard while waiting for their school bus when devastating floods swept through their community in Nepal last month.
In an instant, their lives changed. Their school became a shelter for displaced families. They lost classmates. And the safe space where they learned and played was suddenly gone.

Despite the uncertainty, hope remains. Ahana is practising her spelling. Rachana is working on her math and dreams of becoming a doctor one day.

More than 22,000 children urgently need support one month after the floods. Plan International is working in Nepal to support children and families with essential aid and rebuilding efforts.

👉 Swipe through to learn more and donate today to help girls and their families.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4AyVxty

Our Plan Insider Champions group is a community of supporters who help shape the stories and experiences we create. When...
09/25/2026

Our Plan Insider Champions group is a community of supporters who help shape the stories and experiences we create.

When we asked current members if they would participate again, 9 in 10 said yes. In addition to sharing their takes and insights on key issues, members also get exclusive first access to content and invites to special events. And they love that!

We’ll ask for your opinion a few times a year and give you behind-the-scenes updates that bring you closer to our work.

Our next survey is coming soon. Sign up through the link and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4xKGBpF

09/25/2026

A water container. A tarp. A flashlight. A blanket. A whistle so you can signal for help.

These emergency kits helped people recover from the initial shock of a monumental crisis. But it's just the beginning of how we're helping them recover.

In the weeks after two massive earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, Plan worked with our local partner organizations to make sure that more than 8,000 people received emergency relief and supplies.

Three months later, we're still working together to get families what they need. Because recovery continues long after the headlines have faded.

In the coming months, we'll help more than 100,000 people face the long-term process to recover and rebuild.

Join us. Support the Venezuela response. https://bit.ly/4xUrFWg

Josefina lives in the province of Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique, where armed conflict has been closing schools and...
09/17/2026

Josefina lives in the province of Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique, where armed conflict has been closing schools and forcing families from their homes since October 2017.

After her father died, Josefina’s family moved and she had to drop out of school to help her mother farm.

Josefina joined Plan International’s two-year Education in Emergencies program, which worked to repair damaged schools, set up temporary learning spaces, train teachers and ensure children received notebooks, pens and uniforms so they could participate in class. The program also educated families about the importance of keeping girls in school.

Josefina’s greatest wish is that the unrest will end and that, one day, she will stand at the front of a classroom, teaching others. “I want to be able to support my mother financially when working the land becomes physically too strenuous for her,” she says.

Learn more about how Plan International is helping girls stay in school: https://bit.ly/3URMmnS

What happens when a young woman has a seat at the table?Sometimes, it means she finds the confidence to speak up for the...
09/15/2026

What happens when a young woman has a seat at the table?

Sometimes, it means she finds the confidence to speak up for the first time. Sometimes, she overcomes imposter syndrome or pushes past professional setbacks. Through Girls Belong Here, young people see first-hand why girls’ rights matter and what it takes to create a world where every girl feels welcome in every room.

As we celebrate 10 YEARS of Girls Belong Here, we’re recognizing 10 exceptional partners and youth whose leadership and commitment have helped advance girls’ rights and create lasting change. In our newest story, you’ll learn how this program has helped shape their journeys.

You’ll read about the experiences of five youth, and how they brought their learnings from the program to succeed in professional schools, international summits and many more spaces they have been a part of since. You’ll also hear from partners who continue to open doors for young girls and create opportunities for the next generation to thrive in a world more equal than the one they were brought up in.

Click the link to read what happens when young people have a seat at the table: https://bit.ly/4r9WrZe

Featured Partners:
Gaby Bourbara from AstraZeneca
Jeff Lawson from Cenovus Energy
Gary Wade from Unilever
Former Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien
Former Minister of Environment Catherine McKenna

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