Sometimes we simply do not realize that we live quite a privileged life. We have a roof over our heads. We are healthy. There is food on our tables. Our basic needs are pretty much fulfilled. But... This does not apply to all people, unfortunately. Many children are born without these priveleges of their basic needs and rights. That is why last year I decided to sponsor children with Plan International.
And this is what Plan International does:
EDUCATION: Plan helps
children, young people and adults to get the knowledge and life skills they need
to realise their full potential.
HEALTH: From
supporting immunisation programs to training volunteers on strategies to combat
malaria, Plan’s health programs help to save thousands of children’s lives every
year.
WATER &
SANITATION: Plan works with communities to improve access to safe drinking water
and to raise awareness of the importance of sanitation.
PROTECTION: Violence
against children is widespread and has a devastating impact - threatening
children’s survival, development and participation in society.
ECONOMIC SECURITY:
Plan helps families to achieve financial stability so they can provide for their
children and plan for the future.
EMERGENCIES: From
providing disaster relief to running recovery projects, Plan works to protect
the rights of children and young people during emergencies.
CHILD PARTICIPATION:
Plan helps millions of children to learn about their rights and take an active
role in their communities’ development.
SEXUAL HEALTH,
including HIV: Plan’s awareness-raising and direct response programs help to
empower children and young people so they can protect themselves.
