Plan International Canada

Overview

Plan International Canada is the Canadian branch of a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and promoting gender equality in over 75 developing countries. Founded in 1968 and based in Toronto, it has a rich history of supporting children, originally established to aid those affected by the Spanish Civil War.

The organization focuses on social justice for youth and their families, delivering programs in education, health, protection from violence, youth leadership, economic empowerment, and humanitarian response. It is particularly committed to creating positive change for girls, who often face the greatest challenges. The organization engages with families, local communities, and various partners to implement its initiatives and offers child sponsorship opportunities and fundraising campaigns, including the "Because I Am a Girl" initiative, which emphasizes girls' rights and empowerment. Recognized for its transparency and impact, it reached over 14.5 million people globally in 2022, including 7.6 million children.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-387-1418
• Website: plancanada.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/plan-canada

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Child rights
• Community-led change
• Economic empowerment
• Sustainable development
• Children's charitable organization
• Ethical gifts
• International development
• Gender equality
• Girls' rights
• Social justice
• Emergencies
• Fundraising
• Community partnerships
• Emergency response
• Disaster and crisis response
• Refugee education
• Youth-led advocacy
• Social advocacy organizations
• Community development
• Health services
• Non-profit organization
• Supporter engagement
• Girls' empowerment
• Youth empowerment initiatives
• Refugee support projects
• Refugee community support
• Child development
• Education programs
• Children's rights
• Community mobilization
• Emergency aid
• Gender equality campaigns
• Healthcare access programs
• Global child rights
• Youth empowerment in conflict zones
• Embedded storytellers program
• Gender equality in humanitarian aid
• Advocacy for girls
• Child protection services
• Child marriage prevention
• Youth advocacy
• Refugee health and nutrition
• Community involvement
• Healthcare
• Gender-based violence prevention
• Disaster resilience for children
• Community-led development
• Change the birth story
• Refugee support
• Child sponsorship
• Protection from gender-based violence
• Girls' education in conflict zones
• Support for vulnerable children
• Emergency aid programs
• Embedded storytelling
• Global reach
• Health and nutrition
• Child well-being
• Protection from violence
• Gender equality advocacy
• Child sponsorship programs
• Supporter donations
• Global impact
• Gender equality initiatives
• Humanitarian aid
• Refugee protection initiatives
• Education for girls
• Rights-based approach
• Refugee and displaced children
• Youth leadership in development
• Services
• Child protection in crises
• Disaster relief
• Sustainable development goals
• Program impact
• Child protection
• Crisis aid
• Programs in over 75 countries
• Crisis response
• Child rights in emergencies
• Youth leadership
• Child welfare
• Advocacy
• Climate resilience programs
• Refugee health programs
• Education
• Refugee development projects
• Crisis relief
• Disaster relief efforts
• Child rights advocacy
• Gender equality in emergencies
• Advocacy campaigns
• Youth leadership programs
• Youth empowerment
• Climate resilience for children
• Healthcare access
• Community-based projects
• Sponsorship
• Education initiatives
• Health care access
• Gifts of hope
• Charity donations
• Gender-based violence
• Global partnerships
• Community programs
• Vocational training
• Nutrition support
• Trauma support
• Corporate partnerships
• Donor engagement
• Gender discrimination
• Safe spaces
• Emergency appeals
• Youth programs
• Girls belong here
• Financial assistance
• Community health workers
• Reproductive rights
• Public awareness campaigns
• Online youth hub
• Resilience programs
• Education in emergencies
• Climate resilience
• Malaria prevention
• Food security
• Social justice initiatives
• Capacity building
• Gender-responsive programs
• Safe education environments
• Non-profit
• Sustainability
• Environmental services
• Renewables & environment
• International trade & development
• Health care
• Health, wellness & fitness
• Hospital & health care
• Nonprofit organization management

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• Genesys
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Outlook
• Salesforce
• WP Engine

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