Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. Plan works with more than 3,500,000 families and their communities each year in 48 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty.

Plan aims to secure that Children’s Voices are heard in the Climate Change Debate. Children are more than passive victims of climate change. They have the unique capacity to contribute to preventing and adapting to climate change. “Children MUST have a say in the changing climate debate! They are the most vulnerable to climate change impacts, yet have not been provided the opportunity to contribute at all to this discourse!” argues Deepali Sood, Head of Plan EU Liaison office.

Preparation can make all the difference when the worst happens. We work with children, young people and communities to identify disaster risks and strengthen their resilience.

In a flood-prone area of Bangladesh, for example, Plan-supported children's groups were concerned that parents seldom saved for emergencies, making them very vulnerable. Now the children have set up their own savings scheme to help their families buy food and other supplies when the floods return.

Plan works with partners at all levels to help prevent and reduce the impact of emergencies.

From providing disaster relief to running recovery projects, Plan works to protect the rights of children and young people during emergencies, ensuring their immediate and long-term needs are met.