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East Africa Appeal

494 children in Kenya, worst hit by the East Africa crisis, are waiting to be sponsored now
Sophie Ellis-Bextor

The singer is just one of the famous names who have signed our Take the Vow petition.
Water for all

Arielle Garton blogs about Plan's work to bring clean water to Kikwete, Tanzania.

Severe flooding in Malawi affects thousands of children

Over 6,000 people are living in camps in Malawi including more than 3,500 children as a result of severe flooding following prolonged heavy rainfall and a cyclone that hit neighbouring Mozambique.

News - 01-Feb-12
Plan supporter rescued from Atlantic

A Plan supporter has been forced to abandon an extraordinary record attempt, after his boat capsized in the North Atlantic.

News - 31-Jan-12
Our appeal to avert a crisis in Niger

Plan is stepping in to avert a crisis in Niger. Many rural families are struggling to survive, especially in communities already weakened by 2010’s drought and hunger.

News - 31-Jan-12
New laws in Pakistan mean greater punishment for forced marriages

New laws in Pakistan should make a difference to women. In late December 2011 the President gave assent to two bills which provide for greater punishment for offences against women, including forced marriage.

News - 26-Jan-12
Plan to boost relief as number in need doubles in South Sudan

Plan is increasing its food relief distribution in strife-torn Jonglei state, South Sudan, to reach 50,000 people over the next three months

News - 24-Jan-12

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