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Plan International Ireland We’re Plan International Ireland, dedicated to protecting children’s rights and fighting for equality for girls. Based in Dublin, operating around the world.

From education to emergency response, we work so every child can build a brighter future. See our Safeguarding Statement here: https://www.plan.ie/other/safeguarding-children-and-young-people/

At 17, Sofia thought she had lost everything.When armed men attacked her village in northern Mozambique, she fled with h...
05/06/2026

At 17, Sofia thought she had lost everything.

When armed men attacked her village in northern Mozambique, she fled with her siblings, surviving for days without food or water. In the chaos, they became separated from their mother.

“I didn’t know where she was, and it was very painful for me. I lived with fear and uncertainty every day.”

After reaching a resettlement area, Sofia was identified as an unaccompanied child and received support through Plan International's child protection programme, including counselling, education support, cash assistance, and hygiene and dignity kits.

Then came the news she had been hoping for.

“The happiest moment of my life was hearing that my parents are alive and knowing I am not completely alone.”

Across conflict-affected communities, child protection services do more than meet immediate needs. They help children recover, reconnect with loved ones, and regain hope for the future.

Every child deserves safety, protection and the chance to rebuild their life.

🏳️‍🌈 Every young person deserves to be safe, valued and free to be themselves.This Pride Month and every month, we celeb...
04/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Every young person deserves to be safe, valued and free to be themselves.

This Pride Month and every month, we celebrate LGBTQIA+ young people and reaffirm our commitment to a world where every child can live with dignity, equality and opportunity.

Because everyone deserves the freedom to be who they are. Until we are all equal. 💙

One week on from World Hunger Day, the reality for millions of people in Lebanon and Gaza remains stark.In Lebanon, a re...
03/06/2026

One week on from World Hunger Day, the reality for millions of people in Lebanon and Gaza remains stark.

In Lebanon, a recent IPC assessment projects that **1.24 million people could face acute food insecurity** from now until August as conflict, displacement and economic hardship continue to deepen.

In Gaza, families continue to face severe food shortages, while funding shortfalls and ongoing insecurity are making it harder for humanitarian organisations to reach those in need. Food assistance has been significantly reduced, leaving many children and families struggling to access enough nutritious food.

Behind every statistic is a child going to bed hungry, a parent skipping meals so their family can eat, and a future put at risk.

Hunger is not inevitable. It is a humanitarian crisis that demands action.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/PLCu50Z75Uj

Girls are not waiting for change. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁.From campaigning against child marriage to speaking out about perio...
01/06/2026

Girls are not waiting for change. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁.

From campaigning against child marriage to speaking out about period stigma, girls around the world are raising their voices and demanding change.

Girls like 14-year-old Binita (at left), from western Nepal who works to stop period stigma in her community.

“I used to follow rules that made me feel small,” she reflects. “Now, I question them. And I help other girls find their voices too.”

Will you stand with Binita and join the girls leaders of today?

27/05/2026

Fanta, a 15 year-old girl from Guinea born with albinism has faced prejudice for a very long time. Her experience in school was affected by bullying, which had a big impact on her confidence. Fanta used to question her self-worth a lot : "Before, at school, my friends used to make fun of me. But the teacher put a stop to all that. Since the teacher spoke up, I now feel comfortable."

Fanta is now part of Plan international's SQRIBE programme, which gave her lessons on self-acceptance, along with trainings on menstrual health and reproductive health. SQRIBE is a programme funded by Irish Aid in West Africa. It is targeted for children who are vulnerable and marginalised, particularly affected by conflict. SQRIBE is being implemented across 6 countries in West Africa, including Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Mali, CAR, and Cameroon.

Health education is not just important for understanding our bodies, but it also helps with confidence and self-acceptance

26/05/2026

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Thursday May 28th is international Menstrual hygiene day. Together, we explore how period awareness is important, because menstruation is not a reason to stop education or be embarrassed.
Thursday May 28th is Menstrual Health Day. Together, we're exploring why period awareness is important: because menstruation is not a reason to stop going to school or to be embarrassed and everyone should have the resources to manage their periods. 🩸💙

From every part of the world, we fight to remove the stigma around menstrual health and to end period poverty. This template was created by Menstrual Hygiene Day - Global and we join their movement for a .

Every girl deserves the right to menstruate without the stigma.

Did you know that you can increase your impact in helping girls for no additional cost? If you have donated more than €2...
25/05/2026

Did you know that you can increase your impact in helping girls for no additional cost?

If you have donated more than €21 monthly (or 250 € yearly) to Plan International Ireland, you can fill our tax form. This allows us to claim up to 45% of your total donation amount from Revenue. That can turn an annual donation of €250 into a total of €362!

If you’re approaching the €250 mark, you can top it up with a once‑off donation and then just fill out the tax form. It’s quick and easy!

For more information, you can contact us by calling 1800 829 829 or by visiting our website at https://ow.ly/we6b50Z1EjF.
Link to the tax form: https://ow.ly/u3xm50Z1EjE

“I want to see our friends and neighbours and be in our village, safe and sound with nothing bad happening in our countr...
25/05/2026

“I want to see our friends and neighbours and be in our village, safe and sound with nothing bad happening in our country.” 💛

For three years, conflict kept 10-year-old Fathia out of school and away from the life she once knew.

Now, in a displacement camp in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, a school supported by Plan International has helped her return to learning — and hold onto hope for the future.

Through safe learning spaces, community-based education and adapted teaching in hard-to-reach areas, Plan International has supported 456,800 children and young people with education in Sudan since April 2023.

Because every child deserves safety, peace, and the chance to learn.

Give now to Sudan at https://ow.ly/i4FO50Z0Ypl

Sopheak is a 15 year old girl from rural Cambodia. In her childhood, she was taught not to talk about things related to ...
19/05/2026

Sopheak is a 15 year old girl from rural Cambodia. In her childhood, she was taught not to talk about things related to menstrual health.

However, thanks to her supporting club, Sopheak was able to create a small community in which there is no stigma around menstrual and reproductive health. This has also brought a lot of courage and confidence in discussing personal health issues.

Because every girl deserves knowledge about her body.

18/05/2026

Children in Gaza are growing up surrounded by destruction, displacement and uncertainty.

Judie, 15, Mo'men, 11, and others share what conflict has taken from them: their homes, their schools, and the everyday moments of childhood that should never be lost.

But they also speak about hope. About wanting peace, safety, education and the chance to rebuild their futures.

Their voices are a reminder that children in Gaza are more than statistics. They are children with dreams, ambitions and futures worth protecting.

They must not be forgotten.

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