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Plan International Canada launches campaign to improve the lives of 200 million girls by 2027; part of global pledge to address girls' greatest needs

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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This is their reality, and Plan International Canada, a global charity working to advance children's rights and equality for girls, is determined to change it.

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  • This is their reality, and Plan International Canada, a global charity working to advance children's rights and equality for girls, is determined to change it.
  • Plan Canada has set a target to improve the lives of 30 million children, 15 million of them girls, around the world − part of Plan International's global goal to reach 200 million girls worldwide − and is calling on Canadians to join its effort.
  • When girls are left behind, the world misses out," warns Plan International Canada President and CEO Lindsay Glassco.
  • Plan International Canada invites Canadians to help tackle today's greatest challenges facing children, especially girls, by learning more and making a donation at PlanCanada.ca/Equal .

Survey: Nearly 60% of Canadians will need to reduce their holiday budget due to inflation, global conflict; will prioritize meaning over material gifts this holiday season

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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This year, Canadians will be more impressed by holiday gifts that have meaning than by material goods.

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  • This year, Canadians will be more impressed by holiday gifts that have meaning than by material goods.
  • Seventy percent of respondents are less inclined to ask for material items, while 40% are less likely to purchase material gifts for loved ones, compared with previous years.
  • Supporting those in need: Nearly half (40%) acknowledged a heightened importance of assisting people and communities in need of help.
  • Plan Canada's Gifts of Hope provide tangible goods and vital services to children and families who are most in need.

Broadcaster Farah Nasser joins forces with Plan International Canada as Celebrated Ambassador and girls' rights champion

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Plan International Canada , a global organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls, is excited to announce Farah Nasser , renowned Canadian journalist and Global National anchor, as its newest Celebrated Ambassador.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Plan International Canada , a global organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls, is excited to announce Farah Nasser , renowned Canadian journalist and Global National anchor, as its newest Celebrated Ambassador.
  • Nasser's announcement as a Celebrated Ambassador and girls' rights champion coincides with the International Day of the Girl .
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Farah as our newest Celebrated Ambassador," said Lindsay Glassco, President and CEO of Plan International Canada.
  • Nasser joins Maryam and Nivaal Rehman , youth activists and changemakers who recently became Plan Canada Celebrated Ambassadors.

BMO Celebrates International Day of the Girl 2021 - Participates in New Sustainability Innovation Hub to Inspire Young Women

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Plan International Canada's Girls Belong Here program places young women in positions of leadership, power, and influence for a day.

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  • Plan International Canada's Girls Belong Here program places young women in positions of leadership, power, and influence for a day.
  • As well, in line with BMO's announcement towards transitioning to a net zero world , BMO celebrates International Day of the Girl by reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable future.
  • As International Day of the Girl nears, BMO will evolve its social media content series about women business owners.
  • Dedicated BMO website, BMO for Women , provided tools and educational resources for women entrepreneurs, including podcast series Bold(h)er.