Our values

About the organisation

Plan International works alongside children and girls to advance equality in more than 80 countries. Our values guide the behaviours and decisions of everyone who works with us, shaping a culture grounded in accountability, inclusion, and shared power.

• We are open and accountable: We create trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest, and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact, and we do what we say we will do.
• We strive for lasting impact: We work to achieve lasting impact on the lives of children and young people and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, responsive, focused, and innovative.
• We are inclusive and empowering: We respect all people, value differences, and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls, and young people to build confidence and change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
• We work well together: We succeed by working effectively with others inside and outside the organisation, including sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions with children, girls, young people, communities, and partners.

Culture and values

Our shared values and behaviours guide how we work and interact with others. They foster a culture of openness, accountability, and transparency, enabling innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. These values shape everything we do and are critical to fulfilling our purpose.