22 INGOs raise concerns about deepening starvation in Sudan
The IPC has warned of famine-level acute malnutrition in two additional areas of North Darfur.
Aissatu’s Story

Aissatu is 21 now. She lives with the physical and emotional consequences of FGM every day — but she refuses to stay silent.
Claim Your Free Tote Bag
Claim Your Free Tote Bag Thank you for being a supporter of Plan International Ireland! Learn More A Small Thank You for Making a Big Difference At the start of this new year, we want to say something simply and sincerely: Thank you. You stood with girls in moments when hope felt fragile.When challenges were […]
Feargal O’Connell

Feargal O’Connell has over two decades of experience in senior roles with international non-governmental organisations Concern Worldwide and the International Rescue Committee. He has served as CEO at Sightsavers Ireland and most recently Self Help Africa. His career has taken him to a range of international contexts, with postings in New York, Cambodia, the Democratic […]
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Roumana’s Story

“My aunt tried to force me to marry a man I didn’t know. She took me to his house in a different region.”
Juliane Schmucker

Juliane joined Plan Ireland in 2023 as Head of Programmes. Prior to that, she worked in the programmes department of Plan International Germany for over eight years, supporting the delivery of a global portfolio in humanitarian and development assistance as well as social cohesion. Her overseas experience includes living and working in the NGO sector […]
Run the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
Join us at the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon Every day, girls are forced to sacrifice their futures — to poverty, hunger, violence and a critical lack of health care. You can help protect every girl’s rights and safety by signing up to run, jog or walk at the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. Sign Up Now How […]
Health & Rights
Health and Rights Across many parts of the world, young people face serious challenges in realising their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We’re working to change that. Learn More The Challenge The statistics are stark: each year, around 16 million adolescent girls aged 15–19 and 2.5 million girls under 16 give birth. Complications during […]
Fanta’s Story

Having albinism has never been easy. In my community, there is a lot of prejudice. Plan offered me much more than just support – it gave me my self-confidence back.