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Ending child marriage

Our work to eradicate early and forced marriage
Dr Miriam Stoppard

Broadcaster meets her sponsored child in Colombia
West Africa appeal

Young people caught up in Mali conflict need to keep up their studies

Not just a pipe dream

Many of Beatrice's peers dreamed of having a white collar job in the city, but she wanted to put her practical abilities to good use - and with Plan's support became a skilled plumber.

News - 22-May-13
Involving children in disaster preparation saves lives

Two young people are flying the flag for Plan at a global summit on disasters this week. They'll meet major global players to talk about the importance of involving children in disaster risk reduction activities

News - 20-May-13
Plan alumni share the secret of their success

More than 6,000 former sponsored children from Zimbabwe have formed a network to share their skills and experience with the next generation.

News - 15-May-13
Urgent support for children in northern Mali

We are expanding our humanitarian operation to northern regions of Mali where the conflict began and which have been inaccessible up to now. Education and child protection are priorities.

News - 07-May-13
Wedding Busters: stopping child marriage

Meet the Wedding Busters - a group of Bangladeshi children who have successfully stopped seven child marriages in their community.

News - 03-May-13

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ruthie82
RT @Fullerman99: A special mention for the amazing @planuk for being the perfect final opponents. Cheers all. #JagerBombs #SackedInTheMorning
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Fullerman99
A special mention for the amazing @planuk for being the perfect final opponents. Cheers all. #JagerBombs #SackedInTheMorning
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d4ngerousdave
RT @planuk: Plan's #childsponsorship work is mentioned in this interesting @BBCnews piece on the ethics of sponsoring children: http://t.co/C18m51ke7k
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