Plan International Belgium

We’re expanding our digital presence! 🌐 Plan International is now on 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗸𝘆 By following us on Bluesky, you’ll stay informed about our latest initiatives, inspiring stories, and tireless advocacy for girls’ rights and gender equality. Already on the platform? Let’s connect and work together towards a brighter future! 👉  https://bit.ly/planbelgium 

We are very happy to see that Belgium officially supports the Freetown Manifesto supporting girls' education. In this manifesto, governments agree to focus on "𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻". Plan International is one of the original supporters of the Freetown Manifesto. 🌍🤝 #UntilEveryGirlisFree

▶ Yesterday, our colleague Wouter Stes opened the launch event of the new report by the Federal Coalition for Gender Equality: "𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀" Read more below 👇 #UntilEveryGirlsIsFree

"𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗶𝘁, 𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗷𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗶𝘁." Dit schrijven meer dan 120 prominente Belgische stemmen vandaag in een open brief in De Morgen. 📰 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7AGRHWN "In onze onderling verbonden wereld hebben problemen elders impact op ons, zoals overstromingen, pandemieën en energiecrises door oorlogen. Internationale solidariteit pakt de oorzaken van instabiliteit in de meest kwetsbare regio’s mee aan, voorkomt conflicten en vermindert het risico op boemerangeffecten." 🌎⚖️ 🤝 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗲̈ sluit zich aan bij de oproep van de vele Belgische bedrijfsleiders, rectoren, academici, jeugdorganisaties, vakbonden, mutualiteiten en culturele actoren om te blijven investeren in internationale solidariteit. #InternationaleSolidariteit #Ontwikkelingssamenwerking #WereldwijdeStabiliteit #PlanInternational #Solidariteit

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗢𝗵, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!🤩 Last night, we celebrated 40 years of impact at the beautiful Wintercircus in Ghent. Our Corporate Gala was a night filled with celebration, meaningful connections, and inspiration. ✨   Keynote speakers Nadia Aimé and Angelique Van Ombergen emphasized the importance of including women in business - and all areas of life - as role models for future generations. They also highlighted the essential role companies play in driving societal progress by embracing diversity and inclusion. 💪   Our panel guests Bob Verbeeck, OLY, Cédric Van Branteghem, OLY, Sandra Gobert (she/her) and Jeroen De Wit discussed with moderator Elke Jeurissen the powerful role of sports in promoting gender equality in society. 🏅   A special message from our ambassador Neza Violette, joining us from Rwanda, underscored the transformative power of training and sports in empowering girls, equipping them with skills and knowledge to shape their futures and that of their communities. 🌍   The culinary highlight of the evening was a delightful dinner of "soul dishes" curated by Seppe Nobels and his talented team from India, Ukraine, Iraq and Syria. Our 200 guests came together to show their continued support for our #BikeForFuture project in Rwanda, reinforcing our collective commitment to girls' rights and empowerment. 🚴♀️   Here’s to many more years of impact, collaboration, and progress, #UntilEveryGirlIsFree!    #CorporateGala2024 #GenderEquality #WomenInLeadership #Empowerment #GirlsRights #SportsForGood

🌍✨ Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday— a global day dedicated to solidarity, generosity, and positive impact. Are you ready to make a powerful gesture for girls today and future generations?   Your contribution funds programmes and sustainable initiatives that empower girls and strengthen communities around the world. Through donations, you help us create immediate change. And with a legacy gift, you make sure that girls' rights receive enduring support for years to come.  Let’s work together to create a lasting impact. Contact our Relationship Manager, Kim Sellekaerts, [email protected], for more information.  #GivingTuesday #SupportNonprofit #LegacyOfImpact #UntilEveryGirlIsFree 

⚽ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 🏀    Over the past two years, we have been working with Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Plan International España on the project “The gender-transformative Power of Sports for and by Students!”.     🎯 Our aim was to develop an educational tool that helps prevent gender-based violence and promotes safe, inclusive learning environments in schools and universities.     📖 The resulting manual provides a practical methodology for sport coaches and (sport) teachers to encourage proactive bystander behaviour among young people.    Today, we are rounding off the project with an exciting day at the headquarters of the Royal Belgian Football Association, including:  ✅ Practical training for (future) sport coaches   ✅ An expert roundtable discussion   ✅ A networking moment to build a community around these important topics in Belgium More info 👇 - In Dutch: https://lnkd.in/emVUHhdv  - In French: https://lnkd.in/eW5UgcCn  #UntilEveryGirlIsFree #HerSport #StopViolence 

🚴♀️ 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 : 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽     As Rwanda gears up to host the 2025 World Cycling Championships, Plan International Belgium is making this a unique moment for girls and young women. Through our Bike for Future project, we're providing vital training in technical skills, leadership, and entrepreneurship, empowering them to build careers, break down gender norms, and strengthen their communities.    Our training programmes cover:  ▶ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: From bike repair shops to event management, we equip girls with skills to start their own businesses.  ▶ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: By participating in a cycling team, 30 girls build confidence, teamwork and leadership skills to thrive in all areas of life.  ▶ 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: We encourage young women to build a career in science, technology, engineering and mechanics.    In the districts of Gatsibo and Bugesera, where many girls face discrimination and barriers to employment, Bike for Future aims to create sustainable, life-changing opportunities for a brighter future. With a mix of sports, skill-building, and awareness sessions, we’re reshaping the narrative for girls and promoting gender equality in Rwanda.    Thank you to all the participating companies and supporters who are making this transformation possible: SPOQ, delaware BeLux, and Van de Velde. 👏    Together, we’re riding toward a future where girls can lead, learn, and succeed. Kristof Van de Vyver Mathias Ingelbrecht Christophe Vergult Alain Balcaen stijn van vynckt Pieter Van Leugenhagen Filip Van Leugenhagen Mathias Van Dosselaer Jonas Van Dosselaer Tom B. Joke Carpentier Liesbet Cockx LIEVE WILLEMS Maarten Fuchs Martijn Dingenen Frederik De Paep Öztürk Taspinar Frank Tofield Kris Bauters Mark De Smedt Koen Bacquaert Jo Verluyten Kristin Costeur Jeroen Leen Jan Bakelants Ashleigh Moolman Pasio Carl Pasio Sofie Buysse

🎗️ 🧡 𝟮𝟱 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻. Our colleague Wouter Stes shared insights with Ans Boersma from De Morgen on how we can collectively address transgressive behaviour in public spaces. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:  ✔️ Stop placing responsibility on victims and survivors of sexual violence.  ✔️ Tackling transgressive behavior is a shared societal responsibility.  ✔️ Men are key allies in this fight, both as active bystanders and by promoting positive masculinity to challenge harmful gender norms. Read the full article here : ▶ NL 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eWTiCsiN ▶ FR 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emQ4x8bm 📌 Learn more about Plan International Belgium’s initiatives to combat gender-based violence: https://lnkd.in/eEk3h2ky Together, we can create a world that is safer and fairer for everyone. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld #GenderEquality #StopGenderBasedViolence #UntilEveryGirlIsFree

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁!  This special evening will feature an 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with some truly amazing prizes! Thank you to our amazing ambassadors for the donated prizes: ➡️ 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗞𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘆   ➡️ Demi Vollering ➡️ Angelique Van Ombergen   ➡️ Lieve Blancquaert ➡️ Nadia Aime …and many more 💡 Don't miss the unique opportunity to buy one of these fantastic prizes and to support a great cause. The proceeds go to our education and sports project in Rwanda. 📢 There are still a few spots available for your company to join us at this exciting event! Event details and registration: ▶ NL🔗 https://t.ly/w-XZc   ▶ FR 🔗 https://t.ly/YEKca  #PlanInternationalBelgium #UntilEveryGirlIsFree #GenderEquality #BikeforFuture #SupportAGoodCause