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"I used to carry my books in a cloth bag. Now that I have a backpack, going to school is so much easier." - Sào, 15, Vietnam When Typhoon Yagi destroyed Sào's home and school supplies, her education hung in the balance. As the youngest child in her H'Mông family, she carries her parents' hopes for a better future. Through Plan International's emergency response, Sào received a learning kit with a proper backpack—something she never had before. For her, it's not just school supplies; it's the chance to continue her education without worry. https://lnkd.in/eT53GTq7 #DisasterResponse #InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples

"I like this job because I love children. Teaching can bring someone from darkness to light," Sarah, 32, Chad. After fleeing violence in Sudan, Sarah now leads a school where the students are refugees like her. With 18 years of teaching experience, she works tirelessly to ensure displaced children continue their education despite challenging circumstances. Education is a lifeline in humanitarian crises – not a luxury that can wait. It provides stability, protection, and hope for children who have lost nearly everything. https://lnkd.in/eb-sM7Rz #EducationCannotWait #Humanitarian

Two of our trucks entered #Gaza yesterday. 2,250 food baskets were delivered to Palestine Red Crescent Society-PRCS — enough to feed 9,000 people for 3 days. More trucks are ready. Let them in, protect aid workers, and #CeasefireNOW to stop the famine. #LiftTheBlockade

“I wish the children of Gaza could live like other children in the world.” A child is killed in #Gaza every 40 minutes on average. The survivors live with fear, hunger, and homelessness. These stories are not fiction - these are children’s stories, in their own words. #CeasefireNow #ProtectChildren

"When I first learned that COP30 would be held in Brazil, in the heart of the Amazon, I was hopeful. After years of following climate negotiations from a distance, this felt like a moment where young people like me — and the girls I work with — might finally have a seat at the table. Instead, they are being priced out." Júlia Gouveia, Climate Change and Emergencies Specialist at Plan International Brasil, shares a powerful perspective on the barriers facing young Brazilians who want to participate in COP30 in Belém. At Plan International, we're advocating for urgent measures to ensure those most affected by climate change have a voice in decisions that affect their lives. As Júlia explains: "Climate justice means shared power. If girls and young people aren't in the room, the solutions being proposed will fail to reflect their realities." Read Júlia's full perspective on how we can make COP30 truly inclusive and representative of those on the frontlines of climate change, in Devex: https://lnkd.in/eZMKzpSM #ClimateJustice #COP30 #YouthInclusion

When disasters strike, education is too often the first thing to disappear. Maulinna in Indonesia, a humanitarian expert with Plan, believes children’s learning and dignity must never be left behind in an emergency. In our latest blog, she shares what an inclusive, ethical response really looks like – and how it can change lives. Disasters don’t wait – and neither should education. Read about it #InHerOwnWords: https://lnkd.in/eqbaNMnf #WorldHumanitarianDay

As girls' rights face unprecedented threats globally, we must ensure their voices are heard and futures protected. Now, more than ever, is the time to stand up for girls everywhere. Girls have fewer rights than their mothers did, and in some cases, their grandmothers. At current rates, gender equality is 5 generations away. We can't wait any longer. Equality for girls leads to progress for all. #GirlsRights

"What is unfolding in Gaza is something we have never seen before," says Dr. Unni Krishnan, our Global Humanitarian Director. Large numbers of children are being killed on a regular basis and, for those who escape the bombs, hunger awaits. Food is running out, and despite efforts to keep community kitchens operational, severe restrictions on aid are preventing relief supplies from entering Gaza. Starvation is one of the cruelest ways for a child to die and one of the most painful things for a mother to witness. Gaza's children need unconditional and unrestricted access for relief supplies. #CeasefireNow #LetAidIn

In the flood-stricken Loreto region of Peru, disease and displacement threaten the most vulnerable. Claudia, a health project coordinator with Plan International, explains why long-term support matters, and what it takes to keep children safe and healthy. Read her story, #InHerOwnWords, in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/geXfP4bc #WorldHumanitarianDay

60,000 people have been killed in Gaza. We must take immediate action - in #Gaza every minute counts. #CeasefireNOW