Plan started working in Asia in 1948 and today works in 14 countries, where it invests more than €70 million each year.
Where we work
Plan works in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
Our work
Our projects in Asia focus on health, sanitation, economic security, nutrition, improving access to quality education for girls and boys, and helping communities to prepare for and survive disasters.
South Asia has the world’s highest level of gender disparity in school enrolment. At all levels, Plan challenges the idea that discrimination against girls is acceptable, and raises awareness of the advantages of educating girls.
Plan also helps families and communities to improve their own health. We teach people to recognise danger signs, for example those in pregnancy and of diseases such as dengue fever, and to seek help when needed. We promote immunisation and breastfeeding, and give parents the skills to treat common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea and respiratory infections.
School health programmes improve students’ knowledge and encourage healthy habits. They provide latrines and hand-washing facilities, medical and dental check-ups, and de-worming.