Plan International UK

From Lincolnshire to London, girls across the UK are angry and frustrated about the state of equality and girls’ rights. But it doesn't have to be this way. Girls want to be part of creating change and have their voices heard. It’s time for us all to do more and demand better. Together with girls, we can achieve gender equality for this generation. Read our latest report about the State of Girls' Rights ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bU8MHD

It's #InternationalCoffeeDay, we’re reflecting on our partnership with the Costa Foundation, which supports coffee-growing communities by increasing access to good quality education. Since 2015, we’ve worked together to deliver six key projects, helping to create safe, inclusive spaces where over 5,700 children can learn and grow. Thank you to all who are working to ensure that children in coffee-growing regions can remain in the classroom. Together, we’re working toward a future where every child has the chance to learn to give them the best start at life. #Honduras #Education #GenderEquality #Costa #InternationalCoffeeDay

Plan International joins 30 leaders from governments, #SRHR, #Health and #GenderEquality organisations around the world in support of safe abortion, which is essential to achieve the #GlobalGoals on gender equality and health for all.    As a #SheDecides Champion, we are committed to creating a world where all women, girls and young people - in all their diversity - have the power to decide about their bodies, lives and futures.  Read the full @SheDecidesGFI statement 👉 https://lnkd.in/ei8aRUyb   #SheDecides #AbortionSolidarity #Sept28

This week, we celebrated a significant funding milestone thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery, who help support Plan International UK’s programmes, addressing gender inequality in the UK and across the globe.🌍✨ Since 2018, we’ve been working towards a shared goal: creating an equal world for girls.   With this support form #PostcodeLotteryPeople, we’ve empowered thousands of girls through education, advocacy and life-changing opportunities. A huge thank you to People’s Postcode Lottery players for their ongoing commitment to making a lasting impact.   Together, we’re building a future where every girl can thrive. #GenderEquality #GlobalImpact

In recognition of #YouthMentalHealthDay today, Freya, a Youth Mental Health Ambassador for our Young Health Programme UK with AstraZeneca UK, took to the streets of Cambridge to chat about the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ and how putting them into practice is different for everyone!

Thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery we have been able to improve access to education for girls around the world. This video shows how we are working together creating a better future for girls and young people everywhere.

We are excited to be part of the consortium behind the launch of The Equalities Resource Hub on 2 October, alongside Social Development Direct and Sightsavers and funded by UK International Development. As champions of women and girls, we believe this platform will be instrumental in providing the best tools and resources needed to promote gender equality, as well as supporting other excluded people. Join us at the launch event to learn more about the Hub and how it can support your work, and for a powerful discussion on ‘Gender and Equalities in a Contested World.’ Register here: https://bit.ly/474p1Bo  #EqualitiesResourceHub #GenderEquality

⏰ One Month To Go ⏰ We're counting the days until 7th October when we'll be hosting the fifth Courageous Leaders conference at Osborne Clarke in London. 🎟 Secure Your Ticket Today 🎟 https://lnkd.in/dqqhPAm Hosted by award-winning founder Nilema Bhakta-Jones (she/her), this event is designed for leaders to be inspired, network with peers and learn strategies to put in place in the workplace. Our topic for the day is "Sustaining Peak Performance and Wellbeing - A Leadership Imperative" and we're delighted to bring together a range of world-class speakers including Jon Pitts, Mamta Gera, Sara Milne Rowe, Shaun Jones, Dr Helena Boschi and Petra Velzeboer. The event is in aid of Plan International UK and we're proud to be working with Bea Stanislas and her team again this year. Thanks to our awesome sponsors Christopher Hurst and Charlotte Butterfield of Kingsley Green Recruitment and Rosalie Millard-Evans and Jonathan Patterson from PrimeCoach. Thanks also to our many friends and supporters including Ashley Hurst and Sophie Long from Osborne Clarke, Reeva Misra from Walking on Earth, Louise Robey and Ed Kirwan from Empathy Week.

Today, we want to spotlight our partnership with the Standard Chartered Foundation and the transformative Futuremakers programme on International Day of Charity! The Futuremakers programme is helping to break down barriers to economic inclusion for disadvantaged young women around the world. We’re proud to support young women in developing the skills, education, and confidence to build a better future for themselves. Hear directly from Karla who took part in entrepreneurship skills training in Indonesia 👇 #InternationalDayOfCharity #Futuremakers #EconomicInclusion #StandardCharteredFoundation 

We have seen an alarming rise in anti-rights movements that seek to strip girls and women of their existing rights in law. We must ensure that all children and young people have access to comprehensive sexuality education to learn about their bodies, their sexuality and what healthy relationships look like. Without meaningful action, we risk girls and young women being robbed of their right to choose their own future.