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As a sponsor, you are helping to make the world a better place.
WHY SPONSOR WITH PLAN
Plan India’s sponsorship program has made an impact on over 750,000 children and their communities till date. Our widespread presence and connection with local communities help us in understanding the ground realities and taught us that helping families and communities become self-sufficient is the best way to secure children’s futures. Sponsorship is a way to maximize your impact by driving programs that are community led in your sponsored child’s community which creates sustainable change. We know that helping families and communities become self-sufficient is the best way to secure children’s futures. And we couldn’t do it this work without the support of our sponsors.
Why become a sponsor?
You Make A Difference
You may choose to sponsor just one child, but in turn you are choosing to help many. Your contribution goes to the projects that work with the most vulnerable communities across the country. You are not just contributing to the child’s education, health & protection but also contributing to the growth and development of their community and therefore, contributing to the growth and development of the nation at large. Your choice of sponsoring a child becomes a significant step in national advancement as well.
You Establish A Connection For Life
The sponsored children are not just strangers anymore. They will become a part of your life. You will be given regular updates of their growth through emails, hand-written letters, calls and pictures. You get to connect with them and know their story. What’s better than experiencing a whole other life and being the guiding light of someone else’s journey?
The Impact
Reena was forced into an early marriage and an ugly divorce followed soon after while she was still a child. She went on to successfully complete here graduation, became a video volunteer at India UNHEARD. She eventually re-married.
Sponsor A Child. Drive The Change.
Shilpa came from a poverty-stricken household where gender bias was strongly prevalent. Breaking stereotypes and the cycle of poverty, she has grown up to become an entrepreneur who runs her own Self Service Centre in her village
Sponsor A Child. Drive The Change.
Sharanjah lost his eyesight to jaundice at a young age and became a victim of societal judgement and discrimination growing up. Fighting all odds, today he is a graduate who is also earning while he is teaching other children. He is extremely fluent in English and Braille.
Sponsor A Child. Drive The Change.
Being born in a small orthodox village in Uttar Pradesh didn’t stop Pooja from pursuing her education and growing up to realise here dream of becoming a successful police constable living a respectable life.
Sponsor A Child. Drive The Change.
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We have successfully transformed the lives of 7,50,520 sponsored children
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With the aim to advance children’s rights, over 2 million children (within which 1 million were girls and young women) were provided with the necessary help
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By the year 2022, We will have successfully impacted the lives of over 10 million girls and young women
How do we work?
Plan India has always worked towards causes that will not only help the world become a better place but also help inspire the victims to reach a stage where they can contribute towards global growth. Our organized planning and thorough research have helped us work efficiently and achieve a fast-response rate.
Our areas of focus are:
- The fight against the social evil of child marriage
- Ensuring and facilitating necessary help to girls in crisis
- Providing employment and work opportunities to the youth
- Fighting against child abuse and violence
- Providing financial and moral aid to children and communities
- Facilitating protection against natural disasters
- Compensating the victims of the social discrimination
- Encouraging education and equality
- Spreading awareness and training the youth to become responsible citizens
Frequently asked questions
How does Plan make a difference?
Plan’s active support for child development over a long period of time aims to improve the healthy development of children from before birth, through safe delivery, preschool care and development, primary and secondary education, to an adulthood in which they can be valuable and productive members of their community.
Plan works to overcome the barriers that prevent children from breaking out of the poverty cycle. Its advocacy initiatives are aligned to child rights as laid down by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
By involving children and seeking their views at every stage of program design, implementation and evaluation, Plan ensures that children play an active role in their own growth.
What will Plan do with my Donation?
Plan runs various programs to work with children in difficult circumstances. These programs essentially focus on education, health care, nutrition and protection. Donations received goes towards ensuring that these programs deliver lasting impact in the lives of children, especially girls. In just the last year…
- # 885206 children in the age group of 0-6 yrs, have been reached through early childhood development programs
- # 817621, children and young people have been reached through gender transformative child protection programs
- # 752244 children have accessed quality education
- # 697371 girls and young women have been reached through our programs on sexual reproductive health.
- # 36,652 young people were trained in opportunities that provide employment
- # 1,492,350 people were impacted through our humanitarian response.
How do I ensure that my donation for the NGO is utilized properly?
Plan India is well-acknowledged as credible, accountable and transparent organization. It meets all the statutory compliances set forth by the Government of India. Our donor funded projects undergo rigorous third party evaluations and have always been commended on the quality of work and efficiency of processes. To assure complete transparency, our donors/stakeholders are free to check our accounts and/or visit programs. Accounts and programs are audited regularly and strict guidelines on finances are maintained as per Plan International global standards at all times.
How much of my money goes towards Plan's development projects?
As a not-for-profit organization that is supported by public funds, Plan India deploys over 80% of the money raised towards program objectives and not more than 20% is earmarked towards administration, marketing and communication. These are well within global and national norms.
Does Plan India get funds from any other source than individuals?
In India we have been working on getting funds from corporates and also various funding institutions.
How does Plan identify the programs and areas to work in?
Projects are supported based on Plan’s identified areas of work and priority needs that align with Plan’s vision and mission through thorough need assessment studies.
The projects are identified based on their innovativeness and capacity to change children’s lives through involvement of the community members as well as the children themselves.
Is my donation tax-exempt?
Yes, all contributions to Plan India are eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act.
Please Note: All receipts will be sent to the donors by email within 36 days of making the donation. For any enquiries/support, kindly mail us at donor.service@planindia.org or call us at +91-9717999758.