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Plan to expand its work in Darfur
Despite the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Darfur, Western Sudan, Plan is going to continue its vital work to help the people who have fled their homes |
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Children's films tell fascinating stories
In celebration of International Children’s Day of Broadcasting we bring you a selection of some of the finest films produced by Plan child media programs around the world |
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International Volunteer Day
December 5 is International Volunteer Day, a chance to recognise the invaluable contribution that volunteers make to Plan's work around the world |
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innocent and Plan plant seeds for the future
innocent drinks have partnered with Plan in a project to help children in Indonesia grow their own nutritious organic fruits and vegetables while learning to respect and protect the environment |
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Muhammad Yunus: creator of dreams
Plan met with Muhammad Yunus - Nobel Peace Prize winner - on a visit to Madrid, to talk about how his microfinance schemes have helped millions and the 'social revolution' he started 30 years ago |
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Artist inspires Ugandan children
American artist, Hilary Wallis, has been working with Plan and local artist Justin Igala to pioneer an art project in Uganda, teaching children in communities affected by HIV and AIDS, poverty and other related issues, how to use art as a vehicle for education, empowerment, and expression. |
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Nokia teams up with Plan
Children and young adults in Africa are set to benefit from a new corporate collaboration with telecommunications company Nokia, which will focus on broadening access to information and communication technology (ICT) for communities affected by poverty |
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Plan launches report on female genital cutting
A report about female genital cutting in West Africa has been launched by Plan, exploring the traditional custom that can lead to a significant increase in health problems relating to child birth |
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AIDS conference put children on the agenda
Plan’s health adviser for West Africa, Dr Josef Decosas, reports on Plan’s work and achievements at the 16th International AIDS Conference, held in Toronto on 13-18 August 2006 |
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Sri Lankan theatre troupe return to the Fringe
Supported by Plan, the award-winning Children of the Sea theatre troupe of children affected by Sri Lankan civil war and the 2004 tsunami have returned to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe |
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Youths speak up for HIV and AIDS
Members of Plan UK’s youth advisory panel visited the Department of International Development (DfID) and met with DfID Minister Gareth Thomas and to deliver a report on HIV and AIDS |
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We must do more to treat HIV-positive children
Only one child in twenty who needs HIV treatment receives it, according to a report launched as part of the Global Movement for Children (GMC), which unites Plan’s efforts with other worldwide organisations to build a world fit for children
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International Day of Families: 15 May
On the UN International Day of Families, Plan UK's Chief Executive, Marie Staunton and Dr Miriam Stoppard, talked about issues affecting families worldwide |
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Plan UK awarded new DFID partnership
Plan UK is to receive funding of at least £1.8 million per year for the next five years from the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID), under the terms of a new partnership working arrangement, boosting our work with children in the developing world. |
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Child protection ‘tool kit’
Plan has collaborated with the NSPCC and a coalition of international agencies to launch Keeping Children Safe - a toolkit for child protection |
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Kylie visits Children Of The Sea
During a recent trip to Sri Lanka, Kylie Minogue visited the local Sri Lankan theatrical troupe Children Of The Sea, sponsored by Plan. |
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Football for Africa
The football teams of Senegal and Norway fought it out during a friendly football match to help raise awareness about the lives of children in Africa |
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World Aids Day
1st December is World AIDS Day, when the world turns its attention to the HIV pandemic affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. Plan works with partners and communities across Africa, Asia and the Americas to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS and to reduce the impact the pandemic has on children and their families |
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