Education: what we do

Education is one of the most powerful tools in breaking the cycle of poverty.

In 2012, Plan trained 72,538 educators on child-friendly learning skills, benefiting 13,855 communities. We also supported the construction and rehabilitation of 2,152 schools.

Every child has the right to education, but many children are excluded because of high costs, language and cultural barriers, geographical remoteness, or special needs. We work to ensure free and equal access to quality education at all times, including in emergencies, as well as access to learning for young people so they can reach their full potential.

Our education strategy focuses on:

• promoting inclusive, safe, healthy, child-friendly learning environments
• improving the skills of teachers
• creating culturally relevant, gender-sensitive lessons and offering essential life-skills training.