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International UK and their

winter appeal. When I was a little girl, I loved going to school and learning. And of course,

school isn't always fun, but I really, really loved reading at home and doing my own little

projects at home and creating stories and all sorts of things

that I now do for a living, I find it absolutely heartbreaking that so many girls around the

world don't get the same opportunity. Did you know that 40% of girls globally don't finish

secondary school? For millions of girls, poverty, war and discrimination stand in

the way of their right to learn. But despite the odds, girls are determined to stay in school.

They're defying the pressures of early marriage, sheltering from bombs to keep reading,

and going to class hungry just to get an education, wouldn't it break your heart?

That's why Plan International UK is working to give every girl a chance to learn whatever challenges they face.

But they can't do it alone.

Together we can match girls' determination and create change so that every girl can take a seat in the

classroom and stay there whatever the odds. They work together with children, local communities,

partners and supporters like you who believe a better future is possible. With recent world events,

I really couldn't think of a better cause to support. And I am definitely

donating. Want to know how you can support? Search Plan International, UK, to find out how you

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