Beiersdorf's partnership with Plan International was established in 2020. Since last October projects are being supported in Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil. These aim to reach 19,371 people directly and 40,048 indirectly. From February 2021 onwards, the cooperation will be extended to Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria, and these aims to reach 33,470 people directly and 42,400 indirectly by 2023. Plan International and Beiersdorf will foster inclusive quality education and promote protective environments for girls and young women during the pandemic and beyond. The COVID-19 pandemic is currently preventing millions of girls from attending school, not only depriving them from exercising their right to education, but also exposing them to a higher risk of intra-family violence and sexual abuse.

Maike Röttger, CEO of Plan International: 'For the female population, the COVID-19 crisis risks destroying the tangible opportunity to lead a self-determined life. Measures to contain the pandemic must focus on their needs, health, security and well-being. Together with Beiersdorf, we have a chance to give many young women and their families a future and make a real difference.'

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