Plan International Pilipinas

This is what it looks like when girls are supported and given the chance to thrive. They stay in school. They speak up and are heard. They grow up in communities where they feel safer. They move forward with confidence and more choices ahead of them. These are everyday realities when the right support is in place, built over time with communities, partners, and people who choose to stand with girls. There’s more to reach. Help us make this the reality for more girls. 📩 [email protected] 💙 plan-international.org/philippines/the-girls-fund/ #StandWithGirls #PlanInternationalPilipinas

Across different regions and languages, there are words that capture strength, hope, and the will to keep going. These stories are part of the communities we work with every day, each one shaping how girls learn, grow, and move forward. Help us continue this work. 💙 Donate to the Girls Fund: plan-international.org/philippines/the-girls-fund/ #PlanInternationalPilipinas #StandWithGirls

“Nag-aral kami ng mga paghahanda sa sakuna para makapagbigay ng kaalaman sa mga tao at maging handa kaming lahat sa paparating na sakuna.” 📣 For Manny, a Barangay Chairperson in Salcedo, Eastern Samar, being prepared means making sure everyone knows what to do. In their community, warnings now come earlier through improved public address systems like the trumpet speaker locally known as trompa and even social media. People don’t wait for disasters to happen before acting. They prepare together, look out for one another, and move faster when it matters. — The Strengthening Structures for Anticipatory Humanitarian Action for Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Disaster Management in the Philippines (AA Project) is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by Plan International Pilipinas together with Plan International Germany. The project is being implemented in Salcedo and Llorente, Eastern Samar and in Upi and Datu Blah Sinsuat in Maguindanao del Norte. #PlanInternationalPilipinas #StandWithGirls

Some things shouldn’t be up for debate. But for many girls, these are still their current situation. Across our 65 years of work in the Philippines, we partner with communities to change this, so every girl has the chance to learn, lead, and move forward with confidence. We invite you to #StandWithGirls, join the conversation, and speak up on their rights. #PlanInternationalPilipinas

“Kami ay masuwerte na nabigyan ng kits na ang purpose ay makatulong sa aming pagdadalaga,” Sittie, a 17-year-old student from Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, as she joins other 84 other girls in receiving menstrual hygiene and management (MHM) kits last April 29, 2026. Alongside the distribution, the girls participated in discussions on menstruation conducted in their local dialect, creating a more comfortable space for them to better understand their bodies and menstrual health. One student reflected, “Normal ang menstruation at hindi tayo dapat mahiya.” The MHM kits included hygiene pads, soap, and other essential items to support girls in managing their menstruation safely and with dignity. Flashlights were also provided for girls who rely on poorly lit bathrooms at home. In Meranaw, “mataid” speaks of a girl who is beautiful, respected, and cared for. In communities where menstruation, or bisita, is often met with silence and misunderstanding, supporting girls through menstrual health helps nurture a “mataid” girlhood where girls like Sittie can care for themselves with dignity, continue learning in school, and grow into young women who can participate meaningfully in their communities. --------- This initiative was made possible through the support of the @sanbedastudentcouncil , in partnership with MARADECA Inc. and Plan International Pilipinas. #StandWithGirls #PlanInternationalPilipinas

Today, Plan International Pilipinas’ Executive Director, Pebbles Sanchez-Ogang (@pebsanchez ), delivered our position statement before the House of Representatives Committee on the Welfare of Children, calling for the urgent approval of the Magna Carta of Children (MCC). The MCC is a critical step forward in ensuring that every Filipino child can fully realize their rights. We emphasized three key reasons why its immediate passage is essential: 💠 A stronger and unified legal framework for children’s rights 💠 Better systems, services, and accountability for children 💠 Inclusive protections that prioritize marginalized children, especially girls We call on our lawmakers to expedite the passage of the Magna Carta of Children and uphold the rights and future of every child. The time to act is now. Delaying the MCC means prolonging the risks and inequalities faced by millions of Filipino children. #MagnaCartaOfChildren #ChildRightsPH #StandWithGirls #ForEveryChild #EndViolenceAgainstChildren

Across communities, mothers continue to carry families through uncertainty and hope — quietly, yet always powerfully. Today, we celebrate the women who stood with girls first. Happy Mother’s Day. 💙 #PlanInternationalPilipinas #StandWithGirls

Janie, a 34-year-old women’s representative from Barangay Penditen in Maguindanao del Sur, recalls evacuating with nothing during disasters and armed conflict. For many families and community members in Barangays Penditen and Pandi in Datu Salibo, this has long been a reality that continues to shape their struggles for livelihood, safety, and well-being. Through the EU-funded #ACCESS Project, Janie and fellow community members participated in a two-day workshop on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM), Integrated Risk Management (IRM), and Community Risk Assessment (CRA) last April 22–23, 2026. The workshop helped participants to better prepare for disasters and conflict by giving them practical tools and knowledge to protect their families and strengthen their community’s preparedness. With initiatives like these, we foster resilient communities that are able to respond to their needs at the grassroots level, enabling community members to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises with dignity. --- ACCESS (Assisting the Most Vulnerable Communities and Schools Affected by Complex Emergencies in Accessing Quality and Timely Humanitarian and Disaster Preparedness Services) is a multi-year, multi-sectoral humanitarian initiative supporting the most affected and underserved communities in the Philippines affected by conflict and natural hazards continue to risk lives and livelihoods. The #ACCESS Project is supported by the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid.

We may say it differently, but we're all guided by the simplest truth we believe in: Girls and children deserve better. Actually. 💙 Which generation are you? 🤝 Comment 👍 if you're a millennial Comment 💙 if you're a ✨gen z✨ #PlanInternationalPilipinas #StandWithGirls

Young people are speaking up about what it really takes to stay safe online. Watch this video and you might also learn something new along the way! 💙 #PlanInternationalPilipinas #StandWithGirls

Crizza, a young leader from Upi, Maguindanao, is taking action on climate change with the support of the Y‑Adapt Curriculum. Through games and interactive activities, she gained a deeper understanding of climate change and learned practical ways to help her community adapt to its impacts. Filled with hope, Crizza shared her belief that when young people engage in Y‑Adapt, their actions can grow into local solutions that address the increasing effects of severe weather events. After completing the curriculum, she expressed her strong commitment, saying, “I will give my very best to finish and sustain this initiative as long as I can,” reaffirming the passion and determination that young people bring when they are given opportunities and platforms to lead. By empowering girls and young people like Crizza to take action in their communities, resilience grows and community‑driven change becomes possible. The Y‑Adapt Curriculum is implemented by OND‑HESED Foundation in partnership with Plan International Pilipinas. It is a product of collaboration among Plan International, the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, the Engagement Lab at Emerson College, and the Philippine Red Cross. #PlanInternationalPilipinas #StandWithGirls

“Mobility is not experienced equally.” At ASEAN Climate Week 2026, our Executive Director, Pebbles Sanchez-Ogang, highlighted how women, children, and marginalized groups face greater risks when communities are forced to move. Across our work, from disaster preparedness to community-based adaptation, we see this reality every day. When risks increase, so do the challenges faced by those with the least access to resources and protection. This is why responses must be safe, inclusive, and grounded in local realities. For 65 years in the Philippines, we’ve worked alongside communities to help people stay safe, rebuild, and move forward with dignity. We continue to urge leaders to ensure no one is left behind as communities respond to climate risks. #StandWithGirls #PlanInternationalPilipinas #ASEANClimateWeek #ClimateAction