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Donate https://greatnonprofits.org GreatNonprofits Over 1.8 million nonprofits and charities for donors, volunteers and funders GreatNonprofits Toggle navigation Find x Near x * Home * Top-Rated Nonprofits * Top-Rated List * Nonprofits, Get Started * Nominate * About Top-Rated Awards * Nonprofits and Charities Near Me * For Nonprofits * Claim Your Nonprofit * Info for Nonprofits * Donations * Giving Stories & Fundraising * The Top-Rated Badge * Webinars * Contact Us * Donate * Write a Review * Your Giving Basket Donation Basket * Sign Up * Log In PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA, INC. Share Your Story Donate 4.7stars95stories Rhode Island > Warwick > Disaster Aid 14,938 pageviews 14,938 pageviews prev next prev next SUPPORT PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA, INC. Choose a donation amount * $25 * $50 * $100 * $250 * Other $ USD Minimum donation amount is $10 Donate Now -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plan International's approach is to strengthen communities by strengthening the situation of the children and youth. The Plan donor connects to one specific child or youth, but the monthly funds go towards educational, health related and other programs in the area where the Read More sabinekane, Donor Share this Nonprofit Email Facebook Twitter Claim This Nonprofit More Info * EIN 13-5661832 * 800-556-7918 * 155 Plan Way Warwick RI 02886 USA * http://www.planusa.org * Facebook page * PlanUSA * Add to Favorites Add to Favorites Share this Nonprofit Email Facebook Twitter Donate PROMOTE THIS NONPROFIT Get Badge NONPROFIT OVERVIEW Causes: Disaster Aid, Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, International, International Development, International Relief Mission: Plan International USA, part of the Plan International Federation, is a girls’ rights organization that focuses on humanitarian assistance and international development. Powered by supporters, we partner with adolescent girls, young women and their families to overcome oppression and gender inequality. We provide the resources that are unique to their needs and the needs of the communities, ensuring they achieve their full potential with dignity, opportunity and safety. Everything Plan does — from improving health care systems to increasing the quality of education, to challenging gender norms, to responding to disasters and beyond — is built with, and owned by, the community. Founded in 1937, Plan works in more than 75 countries. For more information, please visit PlanUSA.org. Target demographics: Plan supports millions of girls and their families with the resources needed to end the cycle of poverty. Geographic areas served: 78 countries across the Americas, Asia, Europe and Africa, including Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Programs: Plan child-centered program areas include: health, education, humanitarian response, skills and work, gender and youth equality. COMMUNITY STORIES 95 STORIES FROM VOLUNTEERS, DONORS & SUPPORTERS FILTER BY ROLE VOLUNTEER CLIENT SERVED PROFESSIONAL WITH EXPERTISE IN THIS FIELD GENERAL MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC BOARD MEMBER DONOR ADVISOR prev next sabinekane, Donor 04/09/2017 FEATURED COMMUNITY STORY Rating: 5 04/09/2017 Share this review: Plan International's approach is to strengthen communities by strengthening the situation of the children and youth. The Plan donor connects to one specific child or youth, but the monthly funds go towards educational, health related and other programs in the area where the sponsored child lives. Yet Plan gently pushes (by sending reminders, by supplying stationary) the direct communication between donor and child. To receive a personal letter 2 or 3 times a year from your sponsored child makes the monthly contributions more real - although you know they go to the community and thus only indirectly to the child. But still, these letters are very special.I value this approach as many people benefit from it, and thus elevate entire villages or even regions. My husband and I just recently (March 2017) had the opportunity and privilege to visit our foster child Keysi in the Dominican Republic. The Plan office in the general area where she lives has about 25 to 30 staff members. Over the course of the day many of the social workers take off on their mopeds to check on or teach or hold meetings in their specific village. Each village has a small simple Plan community center. Here are a few examples of the projects and programs that Plan offers or gets involved in in this area: Early childhood stimulation - kind of a kindergarden/preschool to support the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development of young children. Special support for 3rd and 4th grade children with learning difficulties. Nutritional classes for children and parents. Money management for youth and parents, learn how to save and how to budget, and get micro-loans. Childrens Rights project teaching children about their rights and parents how to discipline without abuse. Empowerment of girls projects with an emphasis on equal right as well as sexuality and prevention of teen pregnancies. There are many more projects, but those were the ones that the Plan people talked about. Plan organized our visit very well. We had a driver, a translater and a field worker who gave us their whole day to show us around. We first met our foster child Keysi who is 14 years old at school. We pretty much crashed her English class, and it was a very emotional first meeting. Apart from the personal connection I was happy to see that the school was pretty new, in very good shape, and all girls and boys were wearing nice school uniforms, including Keysi. However, I am not sure to what extent Plan contributes to the school, the learning equipment and the uniform, and if the school provides meals or not. At a different school, a small primary school, we met Keysi's mother who is a teacher. This too was a very emotional encounter. The Plan people took all of us including Keysi and her mother to several villages in the area where we met neighbors and friends, and visited Plan community centers. We all went out to lunch to further talk and connect. Later we all drove to Keysi's home and met her father and her brothers. I was pleasantly impressed to see that they lived in a nice small home that they had built themselves over the course of several years. It appeared to have running water and electrical, and Keysi as the only girl had her own bedroom! Overall I had the impression that Plan is doing an excellent job in this area. I am very happy with this organization. I have been with them for over 20 years. The only thing I wished they would change is that they would allow for the children, once they "graduate" from the program at age 18, to stay in touch with their donors if they so wish. It was always hard for me to just cut off the relation and never hear a word again from the child that's been somewhat part of your life for many years...... Share this review: Flag review SHARE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS NONPROFIT TODAY Share Your Story Texperkins Donor 11/19/2021 Rating: 5 11/19/2021 I have been with Plan for over twenty years and have had many sponsored children with Plan. About me I have travelled the world in the poorest places to try to help people on the streets and in Churches. With Plan recently a child I have had since she was 11 and lived in Africa in a remote village with no hope. Plan came and saved all the children and Parents and now they have a school, clean water, tools and education to help their children have a better life. My child She just graduated from the Plan program she is 18 now, she will have a future and the village will also. Plan saves villages and children in the poorest places all over the world. Today with technology you can email your sponsored child and receive photos and letters from your child with the Plan communications on site, and updates. Plan is one of the oldest and largest Programs that directly saves children. For the price of a lunch once a month you can save a child's life. These photo attached is me in my younger days with my street charities. I am going to be part of Plan the rest of my life. Please contact Plan and talk with someone. God Bless Tex Perkins. Share this review: Flag review Google.org_APAC Donor 10/17/2021 Rating: 5 10/17/2021 Google.org has supported Plan International’s Bridges to the Future initiative that aims to support underserved and vulnerable youth jobseekers to upskill them with in-demand vocational skills, improving their employability. Through this initiative, Plan International also partnered with the ASEAN Foundation to deliver an impactful study on the labor market in Indonesia and Vietnam, which will support their goal to not only train youth in Indonesia and Vietnam with market-driven digital skills, but also address barriers to employment and provide psychosocial support building to enable long-term success of these jobseekers. As part of the Bridges to the Future initiative, Plan International will also be providing job-matching assistance to job seekers in Indonesia and Vietnam by conducting online job fairs, to connect candidates to potential employers. Their first job fair in Indonesia was held virtually, in September 2021, and was attended by an estimated 3,000 youths and representatives from the ASEAN Foundation and the Ministry of Education, alongside 60 companies. We’re extremely proud to support Plan International, together with ASEAN Foundation, on this initiative as we hope it will open up the widest possible career opportunities for young Indonesians, especially for young women and people with disabilities, to access job opportunities and take advantage of digital technologies to upskill themselves. The team’s proactive approach to solving challenges arising from the pandemic, as well as their extensive network and reputation on-ground has led to them garnering the support from not only other corporates, but also the government, to ensure this initiative will be a success. Share this review: Flag review anitaepaolo Donor 10/07/2021 Rating: 5 10/07/2021 I live near Florence, Italy, and am a retired solo clarinetist, having performed for 20 years with the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Orchestra, first under the direction of Riccardo Muti, and then from the mid 80's until I retired, with Zubin Mehta, a native of Bombay (Mumbai). And this position served as the catalyst for my having sought a sponsorship for a child abroad... thus I contacted the Foster Parents Plan. We were on a tour with Zubin Mehta in April of 1987, performing first in Oman near Muscat, and then in Bombay. The shock of the difference between Oman and India was terrible. We had been wined and dined near Muscat at the luxurious hotel on the sea, with unbelievable gifts from the sultan found every day in our room. The last gift was a copper container with the typical pudding of Oman, but being our last morning in Oman and having left early, almost all the orchestral members still had the pudding in their possession. The arrival at the airport in Bombay caused the contrast: as we left the airport on an old bus, we were surrounded by Bombay's poor people, rubbing their stomachs and extending their hands for anything we could give them. So out the windows with everything we could muster, including the coveted Oman pudding. This was only the beginning of 3 full days in Bombay. We gave two concerts, and were invited by the elite of Bombay, honoring Mehta and of course his orchestra. I can still see the children trying to sleep on cardboard spread all over, some very close to the curb of the streets, unbelievably almost next to the immense wheels of our bus! We were all in shock. At a luxurious villa with supper offered by one of the friends of Mehta, we witnessed the poor waiting outside for handouts, accepting voraciously the leftovers wrapped up in banana leaves which had served as our plates! There could be so much to describe about Bombay, but I think this gives one a succinct picture of what we found, back in 1987. Here in Italy, at the time there were a few organizations helping the poor in needy areas of the world, especially in Africa, due to the vicinity of Italy. Some churches offered an adoption through mail of a child chosen by the volunteers of the church organizations. But when I heard about PLAN and how it operated, I was more inclined to connect with them. And so, to this day, I sponsor children through this excellent organization. My first children were in India, then Brazil (since my husband, an oboist who played in Rio for 8 years as solo oboe in the orchestra, spoke and could read Portuguese). Since then, I have sponsored children in Africa, the Philippines, and even Pakistan when Plan was operating in this country. I have read some of the complaints of numerous sponsors, having lost their sponsorship due to various motives, most of them because the child has reached an adult age, or maybe the family had moved to another area not covered by PLAN. I realize it can be very sad to all of a sudden no longer be present in the lives of these children. But more are waiting! I have always been very impressed with the connections offered by PLAN. Donations are acknowledged, letters and drawings from the sponsored child arrive continually, along with photos and a progress report of the community. This personal aspect is so positive. And what makes one extremely content to contribute financially, is that the receivers of our help not only find this personal communication, but the community itself is being helped through instruction and construction in regard to aiding them in a self-help situation. Somehow, someday, they will improve and no longer need such support. In conclusion, I am very impressed with the personal communication offered by the numerous workers at PLAN. Somehow, we are all reaching the less fortunate in this confused and chaotic world. Thank you!! Share this review: Flag review lgirard Donor 08/25/2021 Rating: 5 08/25/2021 While some of us feel divided by Covid, I feel United. I want to reach out and do something to help others that are experiencing the same pandemic. Plan is a great organization to help me connect in a way I wouldn’t be able to on my own. Share this review: Flag review rveneman13 Volunteer 08/24/2021 Rating: 5 08/24/2021 I interned for Plan International USA this summer in corporate communications and it was an incredible experience. The team is welcoming, inclusive, and passionate about the implications of their work in the humanitarian and international development sector. I got to work on projects that contributed to educating people on problems facing girls around the world, building the leadership capacity of youth activists and helping the internal Plan team stay connected and strong as they go about their work. I highly recommend Plan as a workplace and as a nonprofit organization to contribute donations. Share this review: Flag review prev next bback Donor 08/22/2021 Rating: 5 08/22/2021 I have been involved with Plan since 1987. I use to wonder whether or not my letters actually got to the child I helped support (call me a cynic). I supported the same child from approx. age 5 until he became an adult and was no longer eligible. I felt bad because it was so sudden and wanted to know what would become of him. Then about 2 years later I received a friend request on facebook. Given the amount of time that had lapsed, I didnt at first recognize Jorge as he had changed so much. When I asked who this was, he sent me back another photo of himself sitting on a rock, next to all the letters and photos I sent him over the years. It was nothing less than astounding & heartwrenching. We have kept in contact ever since. I continue to sponsor other children and proud to do so. Comments ( 1 ) PlanDonorLoyalty 08/23/2021 Thank you very much for your long term support to Plan! It’s so nice to hear that you and Jorge continue to keep in touch. A reminder to all current and potential sponsors, Plan’s Policy clearly states that all communications should be handled through Plan International offices, if a child is active in the program. If there is an interest in continued correspondence (once the child has turned 18 and graduated from the program), Plan has a process in place to assist with this transition. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Donor Loyalty Team at 1-800-556-7918, with any questions. Kind regards, Michelle, Director Donor Engagement and Loyalty Share this review: Flag review PREVIOUS STORIES bback Donor 10/21/2019 Rating: 5 10/21/2019 I have been involved with Pan Int. since 1987. After loosing the first sponsor child to an illness, my sponsor child was little boy named Jorge form the Honduras. We corresponded back and fourth for years. I sent him pictures of me and my friends & family, the vacations I went on, and whatever else was going on in my life. But I must admit, the cynic in me always questioned whether the boy I was writing to was always the same one replying to me. It seemed so unlikely that for almost 14 years with all the thousands of children that Plan assists all over the world would be able to actually forward all my letter & pictures, and makes sure the same boy replies with his thanks and life experiences. Then one day I received a letter from Jorge letting me know he was no longer eligible to receive assistance as he was now an adult and therefore I would not longer be able to correspond through Plan. I was sad. But I realized that I would be able to help another child and that was fine as well. Years past. One day I received a friend request. on Facebook from a young man named Jorge. Because of how many years had past I didnt recognize the young man in the picture. I replied "who is this"? He not only replied with his full name, location and pictures of himself, but with a single picture of every photo I had ever sent to him, layed out one next to the other. I was dumbfounded. It was very emotional for both of us. And then a few weeks later he called me on FaceTime. And although he did not speak any English, Jorge introduced me to his family and friends as they sat around in the same modest dwelling he had sent me pictures of many years ago. He did his best to wipe the tears from his face as he smiled and showed me around. It was to say the least one of the most emotionally intense moments of which I will never forget. Jorge and I now communicate through what's app. We are now good friends and hopefully will be able to meet face to face some day. For anyone who questions as I did, whether the letters they write, the pictures they send and letters they receive actually go to (and are from) their sponsor child, let my experience serve as proof, they most certainly do. All of this means your monthly donation not only REALLY does change & benefit the life of a specific child, but also that the time you spent corresponding and sharing your life with that child in need, is REAL. And that is just as important. To both of you. Brian Back/Boston MA Comments ( 1 ) PlanDonorLoyalty 10/23/2019 We are so happy to hear that you and Jorge have connected after all these years. A reminder to all current and potential sponsors, Plan’s Policy clearly states that all communications should be handled through Plan International offices, if a child is active in the program. If there is an interest in continued correspondence (once the child has turned 18 and graduated from the program), Plan has a process in place to assist with this transition. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Donor Loyalty Team at 1-800-556-7918, with any questions. Kind regards, Michelle, Director Donor Engagement and Loyalty Share this review: Flag review mahamsewani Advisor 06/25/2021 Rating: 5 06/25/2021 I have been a part of Plan International USA's Youth Advisory Board since January this year and I couldn't have asked for a better first few months. Plan prides itself on putting youth voices at the forefront of social change and I can say with confidence that they have definitely succeeded on that front. Many of the youth councils and boards that I have been a part of in the past just feel like a check in the box for the organization. Plan, on the other hand, puts great effort into amplifying youth voices through programs like the Youth Leadership Academy and International Day of the Girl, both of which the Youth Advisory Board plays a large role in. Through these experiences with Plan, I have been able to strengthen my leadership skills, while also speaking up about issues that I am passionate about. Plan allows youth in their network the opportunity to advise on projects; the organization as a whole, takes this advice seriously and incorporates feedback from youth to make their programs more efficient and effective. I can't wait to be a part of more endeavors through Plan's Youth Advisory Board! Share this review: Flag review baileyfisher Advisor 06/17/2021 Rating: 5 06/17/2021 As a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) member for Plan USA, I've had innumerable experiences that have characterized my growth as a young leader. Although my time as a YAB member hasn't been as long as others, my previous work with Plan, and its mission, is what motivated me to stay involved. I attended the YLA in 2019, and knew that this was a nonprofit that I wanted to continue to stay in touch with and be apart of. When I returned home from the YLA, and with mentorship from former YAB members, I was able to start a women empowerment club at my high school. One of my favorite experiences with Plan was doing a takeover for International Day of the Girl (IDG) in 2019, where I got to spend the day at the Creative Artists Agency shadowing the executive of foundations. I had the opportunity to meet one of the only women sports agents in the USA, and one of the founders of the Me Too movement. My conversations that day surrounded how to best uplift female voices in the media. I felt important knowing that these takeovers weren't only done by Plan USA, but also by Plan offices globally, making me feel part of something greater than myself. Now that I am apart of the YAB, I get to help with things like the Youth Leadership Academy and IDG takeovers, and cultivate these life changing experiences for the next generation of young leaders. For me, Plan gives me the outlet to further my leadership skills and surround myself with like minded individuals, but also be able to give back in many different ways. I am continue to be impressed by the ways that Plan is able to efficiently uplift and project youth voices. We, youth leaders, are continuously put at the forefront of every project done by Plan, and that is something I'm grateful to be apart of. Share this review: Flag review James S.12 Donor 06/15/2021 Rating: 5 06/15/2021 I joined Plan International as a donor because all children are a precious gift, and it is crucially important to give special attention to those in need, wherever they may be. Food, shelter, clothing and education are in my opinion the right of every child on the planet. A warm and loving family environment is also essential, but not always possible in the world in which we live. Plan International keeps one in touch with one’s sponsored child, which allows the development of a relationship to some extent. I look forward to receiving letters and drawings from Mengyi, and in my replies I try to develop and respond to any thoughts she may express. She is a marvelous artist. I hope that in some small way I am making her life a little better, and letting her know that she has a friend on the other side of the world. I am grateful to Plan International for giving me this opportunity. James Slater donor number 43988 Share this review: Flag review scorpio1854 Donor 04/27/2021 Rating: 5 04/27/2021 I’ve been a PLAN sponsor since 1995. It’s been a joy to support children/families in need and watch them grow and “graduate” as I took on a new sponsor child. Beyond the financial support, it’s wonderful to write letters, send gifts, and to connect in a very personal way. PLAN has always kept its overhead and administration costs low in order to earmark its funding to the field where it’s needed most. They are an organization of integrity and great spiritual strength. I can’t recommend them highly enough! Their good works are immeasurable. Karen Corinne Herceg Share this review: Flag review tpam14 Donor 01/16/2021 Rating: 5 01/16/2021 Plan International USA is a bright star in this sometimes challenging world and they work tirelessly to give children, especially young girls and women, access to many basic needs that many of us take for granted every day. For a small monthly investment through Plan, I am able to make a difference in one child's life, a child I've never met, but a child that needs a bit of a hand up (not a hand out, just a hand up). I had sponsored a child before through another organization but I find Plan to be the most focused on keeping its sponsors up-to-date and for ensuring its sponsors also feel cared for and listened to. For example, I wanted to find a sponsor child that shared my Dad's birthday and Plan searched its database and found the perfect match for me! Second, when I wanted to give my sponsored child gifs during the holiday season, Plan provided a wonderful gift giving guide and one of Plan's Donor Loyalty Reps even spent time with me helping me select just the right gifts. If you're looking for a way to do your part to make our small world a better place, then look no further than Plan. You will be in wonderful hands with their team and your investment will go directly to where you want it to go. I Share this review: Flag review gibsongeorgiana Board Member 12/11/2020 Rating: 5 12/11/2020 Plan International USA is a girl's rights organization that helps girls and adolescents thrive, decide, and overcome gender inequality and oppression. Adolescents are a traditionally underserved age group, and Plan focuses on helping adolescent girls in particular, an especially vulnerable group for child trafficking, rape, harassment. Plan is in over 50 countries world-wide and has been a respected NGO since 1937. Share this review: Flag review GenW137 Donor 10/26/2020 Rating: 5 10/26/2020 I have been a proud donor of this organization since 2003. I really appreciate all that Plan USA does for children and their communities around the world and especially the focus on girls in the developing world. Girls in many places are not treated equally and the work Plan does to break through some of the barriers is important. Keep up the good work Plan! Thanks, Gen W. Share this review: Flag review rapmancpa Professional with expertise in this field 09/24/2020 Rating: 5 09/24/2020 This organization is well run from top to bottom and the good it does for children around the world, in my opinion, is unprecedented. I would encourage anyone to become associated with this Nonprofit. Share this review: Flag review billricher Donor 09/18/2020 Rating: 5 09/18/2020 I first became acquainted with Plan as an auditor with Price Waterhouse many years ago. I have always been impressed with Plan and I support their mission. I have been a donor for over 30 years. Share this review: Flag review MegHinton Donor 07/27/2020 Rating: 5 07/27/2020 I worked for Plan International when i got out of college and found it to be a wonderful organization. I was always skeptical of these sponsorship programs, but after seeing how much good Plan does and how well they manage the donations, I'm a changed person. I trust them fully and will continue to contribute to their programs. I hope you will too! Share this review: Flag review kikadia99 Advisor 07/16/2020 Rating: 5 07/16/2020 I have been a member of Plan International USA's youth advisory board for almost 4 years and I can confidently say that Plan's commitment to the elevation of youth voices is at the core of the organization's values. Plan has always ensured that it retain a position as a catalyst for change as valued by the communities it seeks to support. There is an incredible amount of diligence, time and resources put into garnering input and strategy from respective communities for every initiative launched by the organization. Plan USA not only understands that community led work is essential, it seeks to foster that mentality domestically as well. Oftentimes my experience with the humanitarian space has been one in which US based international aid organizations see their presence as an injection of knowledge and capacity into international spaces, with minimal community consultation, and little desire to enable and address domestic injustices. Yet Plan, through programs such as the Youth Leadership Academy, addresses domestic crises and educates and enables youth into supporting their own communities while understanding global plights. Perhaps most striking is the amount of accountability and transparency Plan International USA can offer to donors and constituents. The organizations spends a lot of time and diligence into ensuring that its donor funds go exactly where they are intended to go. Information is made readily available and managing funds responsibly so as to ensure donor and community trust, is at the crux of any and all programs. All in all, Plan International USA has honestly changed my life. My experience on the youth advisory board has allowed me to delve deeply into the world of humanitarianism and learn from an organization that not only valued my input as a youth, but actually pushed me to contribute. Reaching the end of my university career, I realize how much leadership skills and knowledge I've amassed from working with Plan, and how much it will serve me as I seek a career into the international NGO space. I couldn't speak more highly of an organization. Share this review: Flag review Blast5 Volunteer 07/13/2020 Rating: 5 07/13/2020 We started sponsoring our first child in 1984. She was a little girl living in Cebu, Philippines. When we moved to Japan in 1989, we were fortunate to be given a direct address to be able to keep up our correspondence with her. She worked so hard in school and was so supportive of her family, that even when she graduated from the program we stayed in touch and continued to help her through college. We were then out of touch for a couple of years until she found me on Facebook. She is married, has three children (one of whom is named after one of my daughters), lives in Brunei and has a career. I am so proud of the woman she has become. I thank Plan International for bringing us together. Share this review: Flag review JoeBerman Donor 06/21/2020 Rating: 5 06/21/2020 I am writing as a Sponsor of many children under the Plan International USA umbrella. It has been more than 30 years since I began with these sponsorships. At the time I joined Plan it was still “Foster Parents Plan and I was a very busy university professor, single and saw an ad for Plan somewhere and decided to take a look at just what they were doing. I found their information compelling, well-crafted. I believed their focus was admirable and important to the future of this planet so I became involved… my first sponsorship was a young girl in Indonesia with whom I corresponded for some years. During that time I “added” another sponsorship, this time a young boy. It was always a very pleasant series of interactions with the children AND the Plan office. As new children replaced those who had “graduated’ I continued. It was at this point that I was able to truly understand the deep commitment and steady management of the organization, both programmatically and financially: Plan has always been impressive in their large percentage of funds actually going to the programs, unlike many others whose administrative costs are quite high. I continue today with two children on two continents. I’ve watched Plan adjust and expand to meet the new needs of the world’s children and their families I am writing as a Sponsor of many children under the Plan International USA umbrella. It has been more than 30 years since I began with these sponsorships. At the time I joined Plan it was still “Foster Parents Plan and I was a very busy university professor, single and saw an ad for the Plan somewhere and decided to take a look at just what they were doing. I found their information compelling, well-crafted. I believed their focus was admirable and important to the future of this planet so I became involved… my first sponsorship was a young girl in Indonesia with whom I corresponded for some years. During that time I “added” another sponsorship, this time a young boy. As new children replaced those who had “graduated’ I continued. It was at this point that I was able to truly understand the deep commitment and steady management of the organization, both programmatically and financially: Plan has always been impressive in their large percentage of funds actually going to thee programs, unlike many others whose administrative costs are quite high. I continue today with two children on two continents. I’ve watched Plan adjust and expand to meet new needs of the world’s children and their families. I always have very pleasant interactions with the children AND the Plan office. I smile when I receive a small drawing, a “thank you,” or a translated letter from the field. I am only disappointed that I was never able to meet my sponsored children… but I DO remember them all! Joe and Lynda Berman in Ohio . Share this review: Flag review DOHTBS1 Client Served 06/08/2020 Rating: 5 06/08/2020 I worked with Plan International USA as part of my company's campaign efforts to help bolster empowerment for girls around the country, and provide them with the resources they need to achieve their goals (no matter how big or small). Not only was Plan International USA a wonderful partner, providing their support for our initiatives, but they went above and beyond to provide in-store support for our brand to further help reach our customer base with campaign messaging, and educate our customers on their work. We were so thrilled to be able to support the organization and their reciprocal support of our brand helped to make a powerful and successful partnership. Share this review: Flag review jkaplan8 Advisor 06/03/2020 Rating: 5 06/03/2020 I have been part of Plan International USA's Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for three years now, and I am confident that this organization is leading the charge in designing inclusive and equitable community development programs across the world. Unlike any other humanitarian and development organization, Plan situates young women and children at the center of development campaigns, equipping them with the skills they need to transform their own communities. This shift in program design has enabled Plan to be incredibly agile, able to quickly respond to changing local and global conditions. Plan's diverse areas of expertise - from sexual and reproductive heath and rights, to early childhood education, to entrepreneurship and economic development - allow the organization to deliver transformative programs that are culturally-relevant and targeted to the economic, political, and social needs of each community. In particular, I have been so impressed by the way Plan meaningfully engages with its program beneficiaries. Its strategy of amplifying youth voices in internal governance practices and external program design only reinforces Plan's mission as a youth-centered organization. As a YAB member, I regularly engage with program managers and senior leadership in designing youth engagement policies and outreach initiatives. In particular, YAB members lead the process of creating an annual youth leadership summit, drawing high school students across the country into the Plan network, and equipping them with the advocacy and leadership skills necessary to implement year-long community-based initiatives. Plan USA recognizes that young people, as program beneficiaries and vital community members, have a key role to play in shaping development programming to adequately and meaningfully address the problems young people experience across the world. Plan USA is truly "walking the talk" when it comes to youth empowerment and engagement, and I am proud to be part of this organization that is shaping the landscape of international development for the better. Share this review: Flag review cherylbenton Volunteer 01/21/2020 Rating: 5 01/21/2020 I am part of a group of women in New York City who are so impressed with Plan's work helping girls in the development to not just survive, but thrive., that we formed a volunteer girl to build awareness and raise funds for their important programs. Their programs are keeping girls in school, providing job training, keeping them safe from sex trafficking and child marriages, and educating their communities about the rights of girls. Share this review: Flag review Alfredo F. Professional with expertise in this field 10/18/2019 Rating: 5 10/18/2019 We've partnered with Plan International USA for several years. They have an amazing team who are determined to take their mission above and beyond. Their attention to detail makes our Co-produced campaigns stand out empowering our audience to make a positive change in their communities. Share this review: Flag review prev next Tonia C.3 Donor 10/03/2019 Rating: 5 10/03/2019 I have been sponsoring children for several years with different non-profit organizations. I am currently sponsoring 10 children with Plan International. I am very pleased that my donations are benefiting the very cause needed in each community where my children reside. Plan international always sends me updates on the progression of programs implemented where needed in each community where my children live. In addition, I love the letters I receive from my children expressing the gratitude, appreciation and progression in their education. As a non-profit organization, Plan international demonstrates the care and love for children, which is a spiritual and kingdom principle: Matthew 18:5 , Christ states: "And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me." Christ care about the children and whosoever takes care of children, one shall surely be Blessed and rewarded by "The King of Glory" Himself. Share this review: Flag review 1 Judy Mayer N. Donor 10/02/2019 Rating: 4 10/02/2019 I have been a sponsor of several children over the years, and enjoyed receiving updates about them. It was also a learning experience for me, since Plan includes information about the region where the children live. Because Plan pools the funds from sponsors in the area and uses them to address needs specific to the neighborhood, I always felt that my donations provided the most benefit. In fact, with one of my sponsored children, after Plan completed their specified objective and had the community working to maintain it, they sent me an update and provided the opportunity for me to choose a new child to sponsor. I would recommend Plan as a well run, effective organization for improving the lives and communities of children who need a helping hand. Share this review: Flag review dominique8 Donor 09/27/2019 Rating: 5 09/27/2019 Years ago, my husband and I, decided to sponsor a 3 year old child, named Rolande, who lives in Burkina Faso. Plan International USA welcomed us as a child sponsorship and introduced us our new sponsored little girl including photo, background information and a guide which explained how our sponsorship was important and will make a difference not only in the life of Rolande but also in the like of a child in Burkina Faso, providing access to childhood essentials like water, good education, and medical care. Except that, we are frequently receiving report as well as a chart showing clearly how our contribution is used. We can contact Plan USA, as often as we want, if necessary. We are communicating to Rolande through Plan USA, receiving regularly letters and drawings letting us know how she is doing. Plan USA, is a very efficient "non profit" organization. Share this review: Flag review ccarenmd Donor 09/04/2019 Rating: 5 09/04/2019 Plan USA is a great organization, and motivated my whole family to donate. Their literature clearly dhefines the needs that the orgaynization plans to fulfill with your donation, and makes it interesting and meaningful to donate, especially for the kids. In fact, for my daughter’s birthday one year she asked for donations for soccer balls for the kids in the program rather than gifts for herself. We also love giving donations for specific items as gifts at the holidays, and our family members appreciate and enjoy receiving them as well. Share this review: Flag review Matthew E.1 Donor 09/03/2019 Rating: 5 09/03/2019 My experience with Plan international has exceeded all expectations. The whole team there are the best at what they do. They’re helpful, knowledgeable, and really care about the children that they serve. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great organization to donate to! Share this review: Flag review prev next tamnjong.eny Professional with expertise in this field 08/31/2019 Rating: 5 08/31/2019 I came in contact with Plan International USA in April 2018 at a Global Women In Management (GWIM) Skill Development Training Workshop in Washington Dc. I learned lots of interesting lessons among which were co-facilitating training workshops and Hofstede's power distance as applied to society. On return to Cameroon, I enthusiastically facilitated eight training workshops in six months from June to December 2018, with 276 women and 91 men in attendance. This has visibly reduced the gender widening gap as Hofstede's masculinity versus femininity was exposed at each capacity building workshop. The effect is that 60 men have stopped their wives never to mourn by sitting or sleeping on the flow because it is gender bias. Today they Know what is helpful and assist their wives to do house chores , what use to be a cultural taboo. Consequently, they have willingly collaborated enough for me to be able to assist 11 couples so far to certify their marriages to give women and or widows the opportunity to secure and own land and family property like their male counterparts. These activities have earned me three community impact awards in 2018, one international and two national. A multiplier effect has been witnessed in other parts of the country carried out by some of the participants who were trained. Thanks one again to Plan international USA and its my fervent plea that they should not relent their effort in the training and mentoring of women. Share this review: Flag review PREVIOUS STORIES tamnjong.eny Board Member 05/30/2018 Rating: 5 05/30/2018 Plan International USA and GWIM have done a lot but specifically for 2018, they have subtly uncoverd knowledge on indispensable gender considerations, responsibilities and design deliberations for me to effectively facilitate trainings. Above all, Co-facilitating skills where expose that improve my ability, adequately motivating for me to confidentiality deliver step-down trainings (want to be experienced by June 2018 in Cameroon) Share this review: Flag review prev next srtabock43 Donor 08/01/2019 Rating: 5 08/01/2019 I have been sponsoring children through Plan International since 1968. My first child was a little girl in Peru. At that time I was living in Lima...so it was easy to visit her and her family about 4-5 hours north. Since then, I have sponsored many children in many different countries, mostly Spanish-speaking countries. This past summer I went to Nicaragua to visit my "girl." This was my third visit....she will be 18 in October and so will leave the program. I've sponsored her since she was about 6 years old. I also visited my "girl" in Honduras for the second time. She is now only 11. Plan is a phenomenal organization! Actually seeing the work that they do in country and meeting the Plan staff is inspiring. They are very dedicated to all the children in their area...they visit frequently bringing letters and just in general checking up on the kids. When I lived in Peru, there was a massive earthquake off the coast that affected the area where my child lived. It was May 1970 and I happened to have a school vacation not long afterwards. So I went to the area and volunteered as a translator for a week since many people were understandably leaving the area. I had an inside view of how Plan operates...once again it was wonderful to see the way the staff checked up on the sponsored children and helped them in this very difficult time. The first photo is of my "girl" and her class in Honduras making a "foto loca" where the kids all act a little crazy (2019)! The second photo is me and my "girl" in Nicaragua in 2017. Share this review: Flag review Antmac Donor 06/14/2019 Rating: 5 06/14/2019 I have been with Plan International for over 15 years now, and have sponsored several children through them, they are a wonderful organization. Most of the girls I sponsor are in India or nearby since I go there often. This year I did a second visit to my sponsored child, Kailashi, in Udaipur on March 1st, and have also visited the village two years ago. On both occasions I was taken by the wonderful Kiran Pandey, of Seva Mandir, Plan's partner organization. The first visit was a full day, I was shown around all the project which included providing latrines, building dams to preserve water and a children's kindergarten school before going on to Kailashi's village. On arrival there I was greeted like a visiting dignitary! a brass band, and marigold malas around my neck , the whole village was assembled . Some of the young children recited poems and did a little performance for me. Followed by a village meeting. On both occasions we bought notebooks and pens, cricket bat and foot ball for the children, so there was much excitement! It was great to meet Kailashi herself, and her family. Thanks to Plan and Seva Mandir they are all doing well. The entire visit was extremely well organized, both Bryan Marshall at Plan and Kiran Pandey at Seva Mandir went way beyond to assist me when my credit card was compromised. Sending big thanks to them both, and yes I would highly recommend Plan International. Share this review: Flag review RRWLA Donor 03/05/2019 Rating: 5 03/05/2019 The work this organization does is wonderful, heart and soul warming. We have sponsored a young woman from Mail for several years, having first been approached by an energetic, personable, intelligent college student who was going door to door in our neighborhood. Although distant, this type of targeted giving adds a human element to the financial support. I also want to say that time and again I have found Plan International's support services to be among the best I have experienced in the profit or non profit world. Without exception the people I have dealt with have been responsive, helpful, professional, polite and a pleasure to work with. On all fronts, in substance and in process, well done! Share this review: Flag review 1 gumper Donor 08/13/2018 Rating: 5 08/13/2018 One Sunday evening way back in the 1970s I watched a newsmagazine program, I no longer remember the program or the network, which featured a story juxtaposing the lives of two children. One was an 11-year-old girl in Dallas, the other an 11-yer old boy in Cairo, Egypt. The girl's parents had entered the child in a "Little Miss Dallas" competition, or some such children's beauty pageant and had spent considerable money on clothes, makeup etc. The little boy's day was spent at the massive Cairo city dump gathering "groceries" for his impoverished family. I was in my early 20s, just out of college but that program affected me to become involved in children's poverty issues. I discovered what was then called "Foster Parents Plan" during that process. What attracted me to Plan was that I could make direct contact with a specific "sponsored child," exchanging letters and drawings, learning about the child and his or her family and their community directly. I have been involved since, sponsoring children from Sierra Leone to Senegal, to Haiti and most recently in Guatemala. But I had never had the opportunity to visit one of my sponsored children until this past July when after some 40 years as a sponsor, I traveled to Guatemala to personally meet my sponsored child, Mayra, and her family in Chamtaca, high in the Alta Verapaz. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. From Mayra's greeting me personally when I stepped out of the Plan SUV, to all the planned activities, including visiting the schools Plan has been involved with, to getting to share in her coming 18th birthday celebration, it was a day I will never forget. The Plan staff seemed to share in my joy at seeing Mayra. They were amazing every step of the way, facilitating my trip, even when my first attempt had to be postponed and re-scheduled due to the Fuego Volcano in early June. I had literally been left standing at JFK Airport when my original flight was cancelled. But Plan staff quickly came up with alternate dates and coordinated my re-scheduled visit. I will never forget Mayra, who explained because of Plan assistance she could pursue her dream of becoming a teacher, saying my visit "was the best day" of her young life. It was pretty great for me too! That is why I plan to stay involved with Plan, the wonderful opportunity to meet someone special like Mayra and her family. It is as good as it gets! Share this review: Flag review prev next Writer Client Served 07/16/2018 Rating: 5 07/16/2018 Plan International is a great non-profit organization globally doing a great job in elevating women and girl children in the manner that brings about clear difference from other organizations around the world. They are so passionate about what they do. I am an alumnae of Plan International's Global Women in Management and Women In Leadership Institute. This is a mighty institute where women are put on the right track on realizing their potentials. Women are groomed in such a way that they will take leadership to greater hight. Actually when women move forward, the world moves with them. As a person, Plan International built my capacity on public speaking, negotiation and Advocacy amongst other skills which apparently have helped me in my work as a woman leader, coach and mentor in my constituency. A lot of women have gained so many capacity in the course of trainings by Plan International directly and indirectly via Training of Trainers. Plan International is indeed a hub for capacity building and development. I must recommend Plan International for Global recognition and award for the work they do globally. Share this review: Flag review prev next 2 yacht4u Donor 06/04/2018 Rating: 5 06/04/2018 I have been sponsoring children in various countries through Plan International since 1989. The last 15 years my sponsored kids have been on a remote island in Samar West, Philippines. It is a small Island with no interior roads and can only be reached by small boat Two years ago I realized I wasn't getting any younger so I decided to go and visit my kids. Plan International arranged all aspects of my trip . Local Plan staff picked me up at the airport arranged for lodging, and provided all transportation to this remote place.The trip went as smooth as silk. Not one glitch. After the first trip, I was so enthused that I talked to many of my friends which resulted in 9 other friends thus far (more to come) that have decided to sponsor a child in the same village as my child. Per our request, Plan International made sure all of the kids were in the same village as my sponsored children. This year I went back again and visited my kids and my friends kids sort of as an ambassador for my group.. This entailed meeting the kids and their families in their homes and then meeting the entire group together in the Community Center (Plan built) and distributing a personal gift to each child along with rice and food for their families. All of this was arranged by the local staff. Imagine doing all of the shopping for the gifts and food and putting the meetings together and scheduling the visits to the children's homes. We are talking about 11 families. It's a logistics nightmare. Again everything went smooth and trouble free. The local staff even arranged for me to stay overnight at the mayors house. To sum it up, I highly recommend Plan International as a charity to contribute to. I have been to the place and have seen first hand what Plan International has done... The clean water, the community center, the school. This a very worthwhile, efficient charity . You will never be sorry. Their spirit of friendliness and caring, in my opinion, is unmatched. Possibly you could be the next person to fulfill a sponsored child's dream of meeting their sponsor in person. It was one of the best and most memorable experience of my life. Join us. Remember a small amount can make a BIG difference !!!!! Gibbs L. Crossville, TN Share this review: Flag review prev next COLIDEIN Client Served 06/01/2018 Rating: 5 06/01/2018 I came to Plan International USA in July 2016 for the Global Women in Management: Advancing Women's Economic Opportunities (GWIM 65), training funded by Exxon Mobil Foundation. It was an interesting and empowering program. The training came at a critical stage in my non-profit career when I was greatly challenged by the dire economic situation and pollution in my environment (the Niger Delta region). I had the most amazing and inspirational four weeks of my life with the Plan team. The program brought together 26 women from 18 countries for an intensive 4-week management training in Leadership, Project Management, Public Speaking, Business management and Business Canvas Model. The use of the adult learning method incorporating a wide range of training design and style such as instructional, out-door group assignment, role plays, interactive sessions, field trips ingrained the lessons, in addition to the networking session at the Wilson Centre in DC and a year-long coaching session. The field trips to 2 farms, Community Forklift (a social enterprise) and the event centre - ‘Herrington on the bay’, gave us the platform to interact with business founders, ask questions and understand the uniqueness of their different business models. MY GAINS: 1. Enhanced/Boosted self-confidence and leadership skills 2. Improved Business and management skills 3. A broad network of women from all over the world for life (Professional & Personal Sisterhood) 4. A year-long coaching session. 5. Opportunity for the GWIM Small grant After the training on ‘Grant Proposal Writing’, my organisation’s grant application was among those selected for the small grant from March to August 2017. We empowered 20 Women from the Cooperative in Abuloma Community by building their capacity on fish/snail farming, business development, we provided mentorship/ business support services, helped them set up a farm, provided access to financing and linked them to ready market for the sales of their produce (fishes) in February 2018. Also, 4 of the cooperative women have gained great confidence and are now running their thriving individual fish farms aside from the cooperative farm. Moreover, with increased confidence gained from the training on fund raising and grant proposal writing, I have been able to apply and win two more grants that will empower 40 women from 2 other communities from June 2018. I want to say a big thank you to Plan International USA team for creating this platform (GWIM) for women like me to improve our management/business skills, network with other professionals and have greater impact on more women through our work. I have gained sisters, friends and colleague in the non-profit sector that keeps spurring me to greater heights. - Chidinma (Chichi) Share this review: Flag review prev next Writer Professional with expertise in this field 05/10/2018 Rating: 4 05/10/2018 I am Elisabeth MEKOUGOU OBAMA A Cameroonian of 44 years old, a mother of three young girls. I am a social worker and strong women leader in my family, my work and my community. I discovered CEDPA in 2009 through GWIM 51 in Cameroon and Plan US in october 2018 in Washington. With those two participations, I increased my leadership in different aspects of my life individual, professional and in the community. I've noticed that my statute has changed; I move on to an upper statute and I inspire where ever I am. my opinion is more taken in consideration by my husband, by the media, the public administrations, the civil society, the communities, my office. Plan have developed my capacities, skills and attitudes that bring positive change needed by the women and other citizen. I strongly think that, I am capable to do more and I will be in the future, a great personality in my country. Just to give you a bit picture of what I meant: I owe a lot to Plan US for the training of the trainers in designing curriculum, development of skills for training workshop. For example, since my return back to Cameroon in october 2 018, I have been able to organize a restitution workshop. Then, I facilitated several training workshops, among its, I will just mention two workshops: In February 2018, Caritas Douala organized a training workshop for the community’s leaders, victims of forced evictions in Douala, titled “the appropriation of legal instruments for the protection of human rights and recourse mechanisms”. And, from April 22 to 30, 2018, UNFPA selected me as a co-facilitator of a training of trainers’ workshop titled "Developing technical, personal and ethical skills in the psychosocial and medical care of women and children, survivors of gender-based violence. It was with a great joy that I used participatory methods with brain storming, role play, simulations, work group. In addition, I also used the continuum, the spiral of learning. I was also bee charge to design: • the profile for the selection of participants who came from the Ministry of women's empowerment and the family, Ministry of Social Affairs, women's community relay associations, • pre-test and post-test of participants • the final evaluation of the training by the participants • Organizers and participants enjoyed the speedometer and the spider meter tools for daily evaluation, that I discovered for my first time in Washington with Jennifer I feel more and more professional and my expertise makes me go through doors. But, for me, to be totally happy, I would like to see similar training of trainers for African women in French speaking areas. Therefore, I recommend that you ask your financial partners to help you organize this by next year either in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire or other countries. I could be a volunteer to support the preparation without asking any reward. Another wonderful information: I have succeeded to design and facilitate the training in English knowing that, I am a french speaking leaving in a francophone environment. Thanks again to Plan US through its Capacity Building Unit and thanks to its donors. Share this review: Flag review ericquintin Donor 05/07/2018 Rating: 5 05/07/2018 I have been a sponsor through Plan International since 1984. I started sponsorship when I was 18 years old because I felt that I had many blessings living in the U.S. and God calls us to all do our part to love and care for others, particularly children, in this world. I lost track of how many children I have sponsored over the years as they grow into adulthood but I have their pictures and family stories saved. When exchanging letters with the children and their families it is wonderful to see how much a small amount from our perspective can improve their lives. Plan does not just provide food but they help communities with projects that have lasting impact on the communities and the families. Digging wells, providing education support, training regarding healthcare, providing medical care, etc. They have a long term plan which is so vital. I will continue to sponsor until the day the good Lord decides to take me home ! Share this review: Flag review prev next 1 Emmanueludo Professional with expertise in this field 03/31/2018 Rating: 4 03/31/2018 Plan international USA changed the lives of twenty rural women in ikot obio idim community in Nigeria through its grant program. Their income level was increased by 30% thereby giving them a voice in their families because they can now contribute to their family income . The Gwim 65 opened my career and organization to see the untapped potentials hidden in our rural sisters . Share this review: Flag review Lhoza Professional with expertise in this field 03/09/2018 Rating: 5 03/09/2018 Over the years I have implemented parts of my vision to empower women through Focus On Women Institute in Cape Town, South Africa. I knew that for me to fully execute this vision there’s a skills gap I needed to close. Today, I am proud to say that Plan, through its GWIM programme which I attended in 2017, has closed that gap. My leadership, mentorship and facilitation skills have been greatly heightened. GWIM has given me all that I needed to fully function in equipping women to be effective leaders and transformation agents, as well as in economically empowering them to not only be survivalists (living from hand to mouth) but engage in sustainable economic activities that not only serve themselves and their households but add to the national accounts. When I reflect on how GWIM has impacted my life, I think of Page and Czuba (1999)’s definition of empowerment as a process of giving people "capacity to implement". This is exactly what Plan through GWIM did to me. Share this review: Flag review 1 MJPX Donor 03/02/2018 Rating: 4 03/02/2018 I gave four-stars just to get your attention! I consider Plan a five-star, over-all, but am frustrated with the gifts-to-sponsored-children requirements. I started sponsoring children (then Plan was called Foster Parents, I believe) in 1965. I recall having few limitations on gifts -- large stuffed animals were okay, etc. (I agree that is no longer feasible for economic reasons.) And for a while, more recently (within the past years, that is), I recall Plan's decision to eliminate anything except stickers, coloring pages. There was an issue of jealousy in small villages when some sponsored children did not receive anything. I agreed with that position, and Plan's attempt to deal with problems at customs (including bribing), and lost or stolen items. I also believe that Plan's Charity ratings have improved in the last few years -- now 5-stars because of better fiscal policies. BUT (you saw that coming!) I am frustrated with the "new/newer" gift limitations -- in part because they seem to be inconsistent. For example: Now we have 8 children, one in Ecuador, 7 in the Philippines. I sent each a "school kit" which included a mesh, zippered pouch (@ 5x7 in); a few pencils, erasers, small pencil sharpener, a few yellow highlighters, a few gel pens, rubber bands, a few large paper clips, and a small (as in mini-mini) notebook. I got a telephone call from a Plan representative (cannot recall her name) who said that she would have to divide up the items in the kit, and send them at different times. She said that I was permitted one small gift every two months, and that the gift could not be larger than 4 in x 6 in, by about 1/2 in. (I had asked if I could send a small dictionary that I measured to be 5 in x 7 in x 3/4 in -- no, not on her list). One of the kids thanked me for the three pencils and small notebook. I do not know if she received (or will receive) the rest -- but, hey, this was a school kit! I continue to look for a mini dictionary that is no larger than 4 in x 6 in x 1/2 in! Then, I noticed that Plan does not permit sharp objects -- understandably. But, a compass and protractor set, sealed in a hard plastic shell? Well, is that okay to send to kids between 12 and 17 years old? Or what about a small sewing kit -- with a micro-scissors? I contacted Plan and the person who responded by email was great, and really tried to be helpful. She told me there was no limit on gifts -- well, that is not what I was told. After she checked with a supervisor (about a mini-umbrella -- answer was no) she advised me to use a sandwich baggy to determine if the item was okay. Well, they are about 4 x 6 -- but will pencils fit in those? So, how about a quart-sized baggy; yes, the item should be relatively thin (perhaps no more than 2 inches), and weight must be a consideration, of course. And are hairbands considered clothing? What about barrettes -- would that be jewelry (I am talking about Walmart stuff -- not Ivanka's line). Surely Plan could do better in providing a great list of possibilities -- have staff visit a dollar store, for example, and come up with a good list! And how many times can we send small gifts? I do understand the issues -- including some kids getting more than others; and most certainly Customs, and just the extraordinary cost of sending items internationally. I do know that Plan has a short list of possibilities -- but insufficient information I think. I should add that I remember that Plan at one time had a system allowing sponsors to buy items, such as backpacks. Well, I thought the items were too expensive -- but perhaps that is petty. I would not mind such a possibility for such items as backpacks, but would hope that "small gifts" still could be individualized by the sponsor. MJP from Maryland Comments ( 1 ) PlanDonorLoyalty 03/07/2018 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your concern and desire to connect with your sponsored children. We apologize if our gift policy was not clearly explained to you. As you mentioned, in recent years, there have been modifications to our gift guidelines. These changes were implemented as a global policy, which we are required to follow. After receiving your feedback, we reviewed our gift guidelines and have updated our website to more clearly reflect our policy. Moving forward we will ensure that we provide consistent messaging, surrounding this policy. Please know, we truly value your long-term support and appreciate your understanding. If you would like to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-800-556-7918. Kind regards, Michelle, Manager Donor Engagement and Loyalty Share this review: Flag review mary1678 Donor 12/04/2017 Rating: 1 12/04/2017 My story ended in tears . I sponsored a child from Honduras. He was about 4 years old when our sponsorship began. I loved sending him gifts (at that time plan allowed gifts) letters ,which I tried to write in Spanish btw, and photos. This correspondence lasted until he was 16 years old. Then I noticed I hadn't heard from my sponsor for awhile so I called plan and they casually said that my sponsor no longer wants to be part of the sponsorship because they didn't like the work ethics of plan?? They never wrote me good bye or thank or anything!! I was broken hearted. Next plan was going to automatically send me another person to sponsor!! I I think they forget about the emotional and very human element in these relationships. I was so upset to have someone I was growing so close to, just stop corresponding. So becareful ... it's rare that a sponsor will withdraw before their 18 birthday but it happened to me . I felt that plan USA handled it very coldly with no consideration for me or my family's feelings . Comments ( 1 ) PlanDonorLoyalty 01/10/2018 We are truly sorry to hear about your sponsorship experience. Your feedback is extremely important to us, and we take your concerns very seriously. Unfortunately, there are instances where sponsored children and their families decide to leave our sponsorship program before the age of 18. It is very important to us that any sponsored child cancellation is handled in a sensitive and informative manner, as we understand this news is upsetting to receive, especially when you have been sponsoring your child for many years and have built a meaningful relationship. I would very much like the opportunity to discuss your experience in further detail. Please contact me at 1-800-556-7918. Kind regards, Michelle, Manager, Donor Engagement and Loyalty Share this review: Flag review hano123 Donor 09/16/2017 Rating: 5 09/16/2017 Very simply if you don't believe in the work, enroll in a child sponsorship, immerse yourself in the donor journey and try it yourself. I am a believer. Share this review: Flag review Luke S.1 Donor 09/13/2017 Rating: 5 09/13/2017 My company, Study Group, has been partnered with Plan for a number of years now and have sponsored over 10 projects around the world to bring quality education to places that need it most. I can personally attest to the incredible work Plan does, as I was able to be present for the opening of a brand new school in a remote village in northern Sri Lanka. This was my companies 10th project sponsored through Plan and it truly is incredible how Plan empowers the local community in every aspect of their projects to ensure long-term sustainability. I can't say enough how amazing this organization is and the difference they truly make in the world. Share this review: Flag review Cheryl Moore B. General Member of the Public 09/13/2017 Rating: 5 09/13/2017 I have had a child since 1986. I had pen pals in school and this is even better since I can help a child and the family writes to me and I them, sharing life with them. I have had children write to me from all over the world and it makes me feel good knowing the children are thinking of me and they know I am thinking and caring about them. I convinced my daughter to give it a try and she was happy she started. The proof that they receive my help is in these letters they send. I will continue to share our lives with letters and help them and their families. The people I deal with who pass along the help and letters have always been friendly and helpful when I call the 800 number. Great Organization! Share this review: Flag review prev next 1 irawati Volunteer 06/19/2017 Rating: 5 06/19/2017 Irawati Many lessons that I have learned from the Global Women in Management Workshop, facilitated by Plan International USA. Not only the content, but also the creative process, interesting and effective in its delivery, as well as strong leadership and compassion of its Staff. They are all professional experts in their field. Thanks to the GWIM Workshop and Staff, I become more confident, calm but strong personality and passionate to empower people, especially women. Plan International USA Staff are very concerned about the development of alumni. There are 2 obsessions of mine that arise after attending the GWIM Workshop which are to build the network and gather the strength of GWIM alumni in Indonesia and share the leadership knowledge that we have from GWIM Workshop to more women in Indonesia. And again the Plan International USA Staff are always ready to be "behind and beside" us. This March three of us from Indonesia together with 5 other countries were invited to the Skill Building Workshop for GWIM Alumni in Designing & Facilitating GWIM Step-Down Trainings. This training was very useful for our preparation to organize Leadership Training in PEREMPUAN (WOMEN), stands for Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Perempuan Unggulan (Empowering Economic of Women Leader) to 20 women leaders from one field area of ExxonMobil in Java Indonesia last April 2017. Picture note: Five of eight GWIM Alumni that active in PEREMPUAN, from left to right: Ayu (GWIM 60), Nur Aenah (GWIM 54), Irawati (GWIM 57), Andriyani (GWIM 57), and Thilma (GWIM 60). We are all from different organizations, united by GWIM Alumni Network in Indonesia. Share this review: Flag review prev next thedoeds Professional with expertise in this field 06/06/2017 Rating: 5 06/06/2017 My name is Catharina. I am alumnae of GWIM58 and chairman of Terasmitra Foundation. I learned alot from this workshop. I knew my capacity as a leader and implemented the knowledge to my organisation and my life. One of the best knowledge that I learned and implemented is one minutes message. This is powerfull technique to give an introduction about your passion or your mission, vision, organisation to somebody (government, donor, stakeholder) in only one minutes. The trainers is not only as a teacher, they also like friends, sisters, and mentors. Not only give me direction but also walk with me to achive my goal. Share this review: Flag review prev next 5 Savitri_60 Professional with expertise in this field 04/27/2017 Rating: 5 04/27/2017 2003 was the year when I first got an opportunity to associate with the capacity building team of Plan International USA and never looked back since then . The institution built my capacity in the area of women leadership , Women in Management and then provided several rounds of training to develop me as a coach. When I first participated in their training, I was a young , raw professional who had just started career in the field of development as a mid manager . Having come from a small town and conservative family / society in India and a bitter personal life experience , I had lost all my confidence, self esteem and was totally shattered . Over the years of continuous training and support from Plan International USA my life was transformed completely. From an ordinary mid level Program manager I became a Country Director now of a well reputed International Development Organization. Over 15 years of my association with this amazing organization , I have been able to support thousands of disadvantaged and deprived women from the grassroots level of remotest areas in India and as a coach nearly 15 women managers from around the developing countries in their career progression. Plan International USA very meticulously selects women from developing countries who have potential to become effective leaders , trains them , builds their capacities in every way possible and develops them as confident and competent leaders so they can further train and uplift other women who lag behind back in their countries. This organization does not take training as a one time activity but once it holds your hand they stand by you throughout. I am extremely proud to say that I am a Plan International USA Alumni and a coach . I attribute my success to my mentors in this wonderful institution ..whatever I am today is because of their hard work and efforts on me. As a return on their investment on me , I have taken a vow to uplift as many downtrodden women as I can. Share this review: Flag review prev next PrincessOby Client Served 04/26/2017 Rating: 5 04/26/2017 As a graduate of Plan International USA’s Global Women in Management in 2015, I believe in the power and promise of every woman. Plan International USA has taken it upon themselves as a formidable team to practically build the capacities of women leaders like me who before my training could not have developed and used my potentials for the benefit of my community. I have benefited from their training on professional and personal levels which now has ripple effect because of the step-down training I have done after GWIM training. I have trained over 100 women in leadership roles and we now have a functional cooperative of over sixty women who come together to share knowledge and skills on agricultural activities. One of them has been able to set up an oil mill with support from her husband, courtesy of the skill I gained from Plan International USA on men inclusion in advocacy. Plan International USA has been supportive to projects that build the capacity of women and open the doors to opportunity that had previously been shut. Back in my country after the GWIM workshop, I initiated the registration of all the GWIM alumni in my country to have a common front bringing together different expertise in one house. GWIM has guided me on improving my leadership and business skills and appreciating and investing in those skills in my employees and constituents. It has taught me how to promote gender equality and equity in a way that includes men and boy champions in our homes, businesses, and communities. In my words, I will say that Plan International’s Global Women In Management Program is a propeller, as well as a one stop shop, for women’s capacity building. Share this review: Flag review rjkissam Client Served 04/15/2017 Rating: 5 04/15/2017 I am a leader of a Community Based Organisation in a developing country who had the amazing opportunity to be in the Global Women in Management (GWIM) training. This training gave me the tools to design programs that are suited to empower my beneficiaries. I thought I knew how to lead but after GWIM, I started started grooming leaders who replicated my leadership style and we are now changing our communities as leaders in our own rights. GWIM Training has played a tremendous part in giving me direction and structure to my leadership! Share this review: Flag review prev next Writer Client Served 04/11/2017 Rating: 5 04/11/2017 April 11, 2017 As one of the alumnae of Plan International USA's Global Women in Management in 2014, I have seen and experienced the great work that this organization had done through their work and investment in women. Plan International USA had taken the leap of faith in nurturing women leaders - from the professional to the personal level; a great deal of commitment and engagement that has profound effect to woman leaders like me. All staffs in Plan USA had shown their focus and passion in moving the world forward by initiating and maintaining the network of woman leaders from more than 20 countries -- which provide a strong support system for me. Post GWIM I was nominated as the host and one of the committee of 2015 Indonesia Women of Change, trained up to 100 more women in several line of works, and were able to take up at least 3 leadership position in international projects -- a proven track of putting the leadership skills and knowledge I had been invested to into practice Share this review: Flag review Jewels1979 Client Served 04/11/2017 Rating: 5 04/11/2017 I was served by PLAN USA through their program Global Women In Management (GWIM). The program has built my capacity as a leader and manager of my organisation in my country. My organization has now grown and I am very greatful for all the help and support this PLAN USA continues to give to me as an alumnae of the GWIM program. Share this review: Flag review PREVIOUS STORIES 1 Jewels1979 Client Served 08/15/2016 Rating: 5 08/15/2016 I was served by PLAN International USA, Inc through Global Women In Management workshop that they run. The training has been the best capacity building training I have ever received and coming from a developing nation, it has been such a godsend. My organisation has a strategic management plan, and our programs running well all due to the much needed training I got from PLAN USA. Share this review: Flag review 2 hilde555 Donor 09/27/2016 Rating: 4 09/27/2016 My Dad used to support children via Plan International his whole life. I remember him reading us the letters and showing us the pictures the kids drew over the years and once I started making my own money I followed in his foot steps. I do encourage my friends do support a child since we can make such a difference in these children life with such little effort. I've been with Plan International for over 15 years and now my children and husband enjoy receiving frequent letters from our current child from India. Share this review: Flag review 1 cubangirl Donor 09/07/2016 Rating: 5 09/07/2016 I am delighted that I found Plan USA. You are doing a wonderful job for children and their families. I worked with children as teacher, counselor and Special Education Specialist for 35 years. I am delighted that I found you. You keep us informed about the children we sponsor and about your work. Communication with "my children" is very important to me. I cannot imagine how you do it, but keep up the great work. The children will be able to have a better life because of Plan Int USA. I wish I could do more, but one thing I can do is pray for all of you. Share this review: Flag review 1 Susan485 Client Served 08/14/2016 Rating: 5 08/14/2016 I would like to thank Plan for all of the great programs they offer. I have been a sponsor since 1988! Through the years I have recommended Plan to friends as well who want to help a child. I have been impressed always with what they have done to help the children and the communities . The children receive health care and education in a world where they and their communities need support. Also , Plan makes it easy to communicate with your child as well . Plan runs their organization with integrity and honesty asking for a monthly donation that is very affordable. Share this review: Flag review 2 Writer Donor 08/10/2016 Rating: 5 08/10/2016 My organization has partnered with Plan International for over a decade to support education projects around the world. Through the various development projects we’ve supported over the years, our employees have been able to connect our organization’s mission of supporting student success to Plan’s mission of improving the quality of life for children in developing countries. Plan staff, both those based in the US offices and around the globe within country offices, are wonderful advocates for children and communities. They’re knowledgeable on the issues facing the various countries we’ve worked in throughout the years. They’ve welcomed our employees with open arms during site visits and share their love of each project. We’ve also been fortunate to be able to receive updates over the years on the various projects we’ve supported. It’s great to see the continued progress year over year; our employees look forward to these updates. Our partnership with Plan International is an important part of the culture of our organization and our focus on student success around the globe. Share this review: Flag review Writer Donor 08/10/2016 Rating: 5 08/10/2016 I am a former Plan employee and a current donor. I can not speak highly enough of Plan, having seen the ins and outs of this organization. The work that Plan does is so incredibly important and to be a part of it feels extremely gratifying. Share this review: Flag review 1 Writer Volunteer 08/08/2016 Rating: 5 08/08/2016 My organization has partnered with PLAN for a decade, and I have been volunteering with PLAN for 6 years. I also had the opportunity to visit an educational project site in Nepal. I so valued seeing how the project is always staffed in country and region, providing opportunities and economic growth to the area they are serving. I was impressed to see and learn more about not only the educational project, but also the healthcare, water, and girl empowerment projects in the area. Share this review: Flag review 2 Writer Professional with expertise in this field 08/03/2016 Rating: 5 08/03/2016 I have worked with Plan for a number of years now and taken part in some amazing events. I was also fortunate enough to visit a project out in India and document my experience first hand. I have spent time with several members of the Plan USA team, who have all been amazingly kind and helped educate me on all things charity! Share this review: Flag review 1 Writer Donor 05/06/2016 Rating: 5 05/06/2016 I work for Study Group, a global education company offering ELT and Higher Education opportunities for international students. Study Group has been partnered with Plan International for many years, sponsoring a large project each year as part of our Building Futures initiative to bring quality education to communities around the globe who lack it. I personally had the opportunity to visit our 2015 project in Sri Lanka, which was the construction of a new primary school in the northern region of Anuradhapura. I certainly can attest to the great work Plan does in each of the communities they work in, and their model is one I wish all international development organizations followed. Plan works at the grassroots level to not only build lasting relationships with each community they work in, but also makes sure to involve every part of the community in the design, construction, and implementation of any project they are facilitating. This ensures long-term sustainability as the community feels a sense of ownership and also has emotional ties to the work being done to better their community for generations to come. Visiting the 2015 school project we sponsored was an experience I'll never forget and makes me proud to know my company is partnering with an organization truly making a lasting difference in so many communities. Share this review: Flag review 1 Writer Donor 04/25/2016 Rating: 5 04/25/2016 *** I am 77 years old and have been a "foster parent/donor" since my early 20's. I believe in Plan, what they do and what they stand for. I have pictures of my children on my desk where I see them often. It warms my heart to help change their lives for the better. I am a firm believer that, rather than be overwhelmed by all the "stuff" that goes on in the world, it is helping one-on-one that works. It is a win-win. If all of us did that, think of the result! It is amazing what we can do if we just bring it down to that. *** Thank you, Susan Stauffacher Share this review: Flag review Writer Donor 12/07/2015 Rating: 5 12/07/2015 It was my father who taught me to think, to share, and to be generous. It was my daughter and daughter-in-law who introduced me to Plan International, both were attending college at the time. So it not surprising that I have given to educational institutions and more frequently scholarships to college students and to children of the third world. Plan International was the perfect philanthropic organization for me as it provided children with the greatest need an opportunity to learn, the communities in which they lived an opportunity to improve their lives through knowledge, and an experience of a lifetime for the teachers and administrators in a far away land. Giving to Plan outright and/or to a sponsored child gives the donor the satisfaction of helping so many with the gift of letters and numbers and the gift of hope and encouragement, good will and friendship. Make a difference in a young person’s life, get acquainted with another world through newsletters and personal letters, and share your life with another to know the satisfaction of truly giving and taking. Peggy Share this review: Flag review 1 Writer Donor 11/20/2015 Rating: 4 11/20/2015 I've been a donor for the last 10+ years, even before we had our own children. Having grown up in a lower middle class family in India myself I was interested in making a difference to at least 1 child in India. I found Plan International. They allowed me to make the most effective use of my humble contribution, which otherwise I wouldn't know how to make it effective. I really liked the emphasis paid to schooling. I would receive letters from these kids, written in their native language, and it was very heartening to see how these kids progressed. Once we had our own kids I made sure that I shared the letters and photos of the kids in India who I was sponsoring. It really helped our own kids understand how it works in rest of the world. This is my 3rd child, and I am so very happy and proud that 2 children benefited from the humble contributions I made. 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