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We stand with girls in over 80 countries to tear down barriers, save lives and build a world where equality for girls leads to progress for all.

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A Girl with a Dream Deserves a Chance:

"Around the world, millions of girls are denied the chance to go to school, speak up, or decide their own future — simply because they were born female. Plan International is working to change that, and you can be part of the solution."
Every child deserves to grow up safe but for girls, that safety is often out of reach.
Violence at home, in schools, online and in public spaces continues to limit girls’ freedom, choices and futures. With millions of children displaced by conflict and crisis, the risks are growing.
We work with girls, young people and communities to prevent harm and create safer environments.
Together, we challenge the root causes of inequality and build lasting solutions that help girls to live free from violence. Too many girls are being blocked from opportunities.
Two-thirds of the world’s 1.2 billion young people lack the skills they need to access decent work. One in 5 are not in education, employment or training, limiting their futures before they’ve even begun.
We equip girls and young women with the tools to thrive, from vocational training and entrepreneurship to financial literacy, mentoring and life skills. We help them build confidence, access opportunities and shape their futures on their own terms

Health and Clean Water

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The Power of Water:
"Can you imagine going days without safe water to drink, cook with, or clean wounds? For millions caught in disasters or conflict zones, clean water is not a basic right — it’s a desperate need. That’s where AquaBox steps in."
AquaBox’s Mission:
"AquaBox is a volunteer-led charity that sends life-saving water filtration systems and emergency aid to people affected by natural disasters, war, and displacement. Their work transforms lives — turning muddy, contaminated water into safe, drinkable water with the turn of a tap."

Support Matters:
"Access to clean water can be the difference between illness and survival. By supporting AquaBox, you’re not just donating equipment — you’re giving hope, dignity, and health to those who need it most."
"In this post, we’ll explore the incredible work AquaBox does, how it changes lives around the world.
Aquabox family and community water filters have been distributed around the world to countries suffering from natural and man-made disasters, providing safe drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people.
In addition our Aqua-aid Box, which is tailored to support a family group, contains water purification filters as well as items of humanitarian aid to help with shelter and shelter building, lighting, cooking and feeding, educational development and hygiene.
Natural disasters happen all too often and when they do people are in desperate need of safe drinking water and humanitarian help. We rely entirely on donations and the fundraising activities of our supporters to fund our work and purchase the items which we supply in the aid boxes. Without the generosity of our supporters, we would not be able to continue this work.
Back in 2010 Aquabox started to look for a more sustainable and elegant solution to provide clean drinking water so appealed for assistance. Local engineer and Rotarian John Griffith answered the call by volunteering his world-renowned skills in the field of engineering design. In his garage, John started to create new filter designs to meet the requirements for sustainable and environmentally friendly household water treatment filters capable of fitting into emergency aid boxes. John worked with Wirksworth Rotarian and Aquabox volunteer David Haspel to refine the filter to the version we send out today. John, alongside his wife Gill, went on to set up Grifaid “to relieve hardship, preserve health and support education among people in poverty residing in developing countries.”

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A Smile Can Change a Life:

"A smile is something most of us take for granted — but for a child born with a cleft lip or palate, it can be the difference between isolation and acceptance, sickness and health, silence and speech. Smile Train is working to change that, one smile at a time."

Smile Train’s Mission:

"Smile Train empowers local doctors in over 70 countries to provide free cleft surgery and essential care to children who need it most. These life-changing procedures don’t just transform faces — they transform futures."

What is a cleft?

Globally, 1 in 700 babies is born with a cleft lip and/or palate. Clefts can cause difficulties eating, breathing, hearing, and speaking.

A cleft occurs when certain body parts and structures do not fuse together during fetal development. Clefts can involve the lip and/or the roof of the mouth, which is made up of both hard and soft palate. Around the world, many children with clefts will never receive the reconstructive surgery they need.

There are varying opinions on the actual incidence of clefts, but most experts agree that, in part, it depends on ethnicity. Some experts say that the highest cleft incidences are among Asians (approximately 1 in 500 births). Caucasians have an average incidence of 1 in 700 births and individuals of African descent have the lowest incidence, of approximately 1 in 1,200 births.

Most experts agree that a cleft might be caused by any number of factors, potentially including genetic predisposition, as well as environmental issues such as maternal drug and alcohol use, smoking, illness, infection, or lack of Vitamin B, also known as folic acid. In most cases, we can't know why any given individual has a cleft, but research is ongoing to better understand the condition.

What is Project Pan?

The pan project most commonly refers to Project Pan, a beauty challenge where people commit to using up products they already own before buying new ones.

The name comes from the term "hitting pan," which means using a product, like a pressed powder, until the metal pan underneath is visible.

The goal is to reduce overconsumption, declutter collections, and save money.

Key aspects of Project Pan

Objective: To use up existing makeup and skincare products completely, rather than letting them accumulate or go to waste.

"Hitting pan": The term refers to the visual milestone of seeing the metal pan at the bottom of a product's container.

Broader application: While it originated with makeup, the concept extends to any beauty and personal care products, including lotions, serums, and nail polish.

Motivation: The trend is driven by a desire for more intentional consumption, financial pressures, and a growing awareness of the environmental impact of overconsumption.

Community and tracking: Participants often share their progress on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, sometimes using spreadsheets or other tracking methods.

Mindset shift: The project encourages a shift from impulsive buying to more conscious and mindful spending.

Book Trust - Inspire the love of reading

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Every child deserves the joy of discovering their first favorite book — the one that makes them laugh, dream, and believe in magic. But for many families across the UK, books are a luxury they simply can’t afford. That’s where BookTrust comes in — and where we can all help.

BookTrust is more than just a charity — it’s a lifeline for children who might otherwise miss out on the chance to fall in love with reading. Through free book packs, reading resources, and support for families, BookTrust gives every child the opportunity to start life with stories.

In this post, I’ll show you how supporting BookTrust — whether through donations, spreading the word, or simply sharing your love of reading — can make a real difference in a child’s life.

Neurodiversity and Books

What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity describes the way every brain works differently. Neurodiversity can include autistic spectrum conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, traumatic brain injuries and many more.

Representation through reading. We know that representation is vital in helping motivate children to read. Diversity and representation in stories, characters and illustrations in children’s literature affect how young readers see themselves and the world around them.

Diverse, inclusive and representative children’s literature can ensure that children benefit from a richness of perspective, nuance in narrative and good stories from the earliest age.

Disability and Books

We know that representation is vital in helping motivate children to read. Diversity and representation in stories, characters and illustrations in children’s literature affect how young readers see themselves and the world around them.

Diverse, inclusive and representative children’s literature can ensure that children benefit from a richness of perspective, nuance in narrative and good stories from the earliest age.

From babies to children in their early years and all the way through to early teens, reading brings profound and wide-ranging benefits that can have a lifelong positive impact on children’s lives.

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.

Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centers, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

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