Plan in India is part of Plan International, one of the world’s largest community development organisations. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies which respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.

Plan began work in India in 1979 and over the past 30 years has helped communities throughout India to help themselves, so that children have access to their rights including the right to protection, basic education, proper healthcare, a healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in decisions which affect their lives. Plan currently works in 11 states in India and has impacted the lives of more than a million children.

Plan’s work focuses on improving opportunities for vulnerable children and their communities in India, including children living on the streets and those living in urban homeless families; those with disabilities or affected by HIV; those who are exploited and trafficked; the children of sex workers; and child labourers. Plan also works to help girls overcome the disadvantage and discrimination they face in everyday life within most communities. Plan’s work is funded by donations from individuals, corporates and institutions in India and abroad.