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        <Explanation>*****Plan International USA, Inc. Mission Statement *****</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Plan strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of vulnerable</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in and benefit from their societies; 2. Fostering relationships to increase</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>understanding and unity among people of different cultures and countries; and</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>on our website at: www.planusa.org and also on other</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>websites, such as GuideStar. In addition, financial</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>information as well as governing documents and our Conflict</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of Interest policy are available upon request.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>then meets with Plan International USA's CEO &amp; CFO to review the</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>990 in detail. Once the 990 has been approved by the Audit</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Committee, it is sent electronically to the full Board of</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Directors for comment. Once the comment period is over,</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>either the Board approves or delegates authority to the</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Executive Committee to approve the Form 990. Once approved,</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>it is filed with the IRS and posted to the Organization's</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16</Identifier>
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        <Identifier>Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24</Identifier>
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        <Identifier>Pt VI, Line 12c</Identifier>
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        <Explanation>review's Plan International USA's Conflict of Interest policy.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Each Board member signs a questionnaire where they must disclose</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>any potential conflicts of interest. If there are any</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>potential conflicts of interest relating to a particular vote</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>a CEO evaluation feedback form that is received from each</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Based on that feedback, the TMC prepares the performance</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>review for Board approval. The discussion with the CEO is</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>conducted by the Board Chair and the Chair of the TMC. Based</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>on both the CEO and organizational performance, an increase,</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>if any, is also recommended by the TMC (and approved by the Board)</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>within the range comparable to other staff increases and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in line with external benchmarks. The TMC retains</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>documentation with respect to the deliberations and decisions</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>regarding compensation. The process includes a regular</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>review of benchmarks with periodic consultation with</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>a compensation specialist to ensure that the CEO salary</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>is within market range of comparable positions at</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>similar organizations.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Pt VI, Line 15b</Identifier>
        <Explanation>For current staff, including officers and key employees,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>but with the exception of the CEO, annual performance</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>reviews are conducted in the summer/fall. At that time,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>managers determine compensation increases for staff based</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>upon merit and the availability of funds based on organizational</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>performance. As needed, positions at Plan International USA</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>are market priced with an outside consultant to determine</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>if the pay ranges for each job are in line with those</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in other like positions in similar geographic locations.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>When changes to the job descriptions of current employees</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>are made, HR Staff have a process for determining grade</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>level and salary. Documentation is kept regarding each</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>employee's salary. Officers and Key employees are</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>reviewed by the CEO and any salary changes are approved</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>by the CEO.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Pt XI</Identifier>
        <Explanation>Other Changes in Net Assets (Part XI, Line 9):</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Change in value of perpetual trusts $19,466</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Change in value of split-interest agreements (1,285)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Revenue from non-operating lease 521,355</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Expense from non-operating lease (465,226)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Impairment Loss on Investments ( 67,374)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Impact of Fundraising Event 120,865</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>---------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Other Changes in net assets (non-operating) $127,801</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>=========</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, pg 2</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA, INC.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Part III</Identifier>
        <Explanation>PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Lines 4a-4c</Identifier>
        <Explanation>-------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan has been working for, and with, children for more than</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>75 years. Today, we work in 51 low-income and middle-income</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children's rights and provide better opportunities for</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>millions of children.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We focus on ensuring that the children who are most</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>marginalized receive the education and protection they</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>have a right to, and that they are not excluded from services</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>or decision making. We do this by working in partnership</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>with communities, local and national government and civil</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>society organizations. We are independent, with no</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>religious, political or governmental affiliations.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>A. PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT (FORM 990, PAGE 2, LINE 4a)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Field Program Support Funding of $55,785,336 (for the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>fiscal year ended June 30,2013), represents funds</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>received by Plan International USA from sponsors, donors,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and other entities (such as the US Government, corporations,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>foundations, etc.), $6,958,032 of which was used on</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>programmatic activities conducted directly by Plan</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>International USA., and $48,827,304 of which was</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>transferred to Plan International, Inc ("PII") and other PII</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>member organizations and combined with funding received from</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the 19 other Plan National Offices around the world. The combined</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>funds are then managed at PII and used to support field</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>programs in over 90,000 communities in 51 developing countries. Plan's</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>field programs are focused on the following eight core</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>areas as shown below:</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>1. EDUCATION</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's goal: Children and youth will realize their right</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to quality education.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Education is one of the most powerful tools available to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>break the cycle of poverty. Every child has the right to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>education, but many are excluded because of poverty,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>gender, disability, geographical remoteness, or language</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>or cultural barriers.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We work to promote free, equal access to quality education</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>for all children, as well as learning and life-skills</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>training that help young people reach their potential.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We promote child-friendly learning environments,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>developing teaching skills and teaching materials,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>providing life-skills training, and helping communities</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>become more involved in how schools are run.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We work with national and local government to help improve</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the laws and public policy on education, and we take part in</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>local, national and international campaigns to promote</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>quality education for all.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>In FY13, Plan International USA's expenditures in education</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>totaled approximately $12,560,535, with $11,752,744</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>being transferred to Plan International Inc. for our</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>overseas programs. Examples of Plan's FY13 projects in</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>this area include: Burkina Response to Improve the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Development of Girls' Education (BRIDGE), Girls'</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Empowerment Through Education (GETE), and Ghana Transition</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and Persistence Program (TAP).</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>BURKINA RESPONSE TO IMPROVE THE</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>DEVELOPMENT OF GIRLS' EDUCATION (BRIDGE)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>----------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The BRIDGE project is a four year, $1.3 million project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in Burkina Faso supported by the Because I am a Girl</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>campaign, which is funded by individual donors. The</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>goal of the project is to obtain equal access to quality,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>post-primary education for girls and boys in the project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>areas. Project activities include: construction of a</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>secondary school complex with latrines and clean water;</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the provision of scholarships and bicycles for vulnerable</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>girls; the acquisition of canteen supplies for school</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>lunch, and the facilitation of gender training for teachers.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>GIRLS' EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION (GETE)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-------------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The GETE project in Ethiopia is also funded by the Because I</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>am a Girl campaign, which is funded by individual donors. The $1.2</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>million dollar project targets girls and boys with the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>objective of improving access to quality education.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Project activities include: construction of girls' and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>boys' latrines and hand-washing stations; provision of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>school supplies and sanitary materials for girls; and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>creation of parents' savings groups to invest in their</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>daughters' education. (Funds donated by individual donors</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>help develop and support this program).</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>GHANA TRANSITION AND PERSISTENCE PROGRAM (TAP)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>----------------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>A $9.5 million, USAID-funded project, TAP aims to increase</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the number of students enrolled in the project schools,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>increase the number of students completing junior high</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>school, and provide physical improvements to the project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>schools. Project activities include: construction of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>seven new junior high school complexes and rehabilitation</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of 19 others; training for 156 Community Development</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Committees; funding of professional development of over</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>500 teachers; organization of "vacation camps" for girls</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to promote girls education, hygiene, skills development</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and health; implementation of the School-to-School linking</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>program between 10 Ghanaian and 10 U.S. schools to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>promote cross-cultural learning; and the distribution of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>944 bikes and 6,240 books.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>2. HEALTH</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's goal: Providing the tools, training, and resources</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>for communities to raise healthy children.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan supports a range of programs that reduce newborn and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>maternal mortality, increase child survival, and support</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the healthy development of children into adulthood.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>These include initiatives to prevent and combat specific</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>avoidable childhood illnesses.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We promote good nutrition, early child development and early</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>education, providing support for parents and caregivers.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We work with our partners to help mothers, children and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>young people access quality primary healthcare and social</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>services. In FY13, Plan International USA's expenditures</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>for Health were $19,477,105 of which $17,711,130 was</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>transferred to Plan International, Inc. Examples of Plan's</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FY13 projects in this area include the Northern Uganda-</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Health Integration to Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the Programme de Renforcement de la Nutrition and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Community Action to Improve Maternal and Child Nutrition.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>NORTHERN UGANDA - HEALTH INTEGRATION TO</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>ENHANCE SERVICES (NU-HITES) PROJECT.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The USAID-funded, $50 million Northern Uganda-Health</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Integration to Enhance Services (NU-HITES) project is being</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>implemented over five years in 15 districts of northern</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Uganda. The project is implemented by Plan International</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and a consortium including Intra Health, Tulane University,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Uganda Health Marketing Group, Communications for Development</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Foundation Uganda, and the AIDS Support Organization. The</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>project is investing heavily in community-owned health</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>services and systems, creating sustainable positive</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>momentum that will ultimately result in improved well-being</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of the populations of northern Uganda for years to come,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in some of the most remote and hard-to-reach communities</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in the region.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>PROGRAMME DE RENFORCEMENT DE LA NUTRITION</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-----------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>This $2.2 million, World Bank-funded project focuses on</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>alleviation of community poverty and malnutrition in three</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>districts in Senegal. Project activities include:</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>monitoring of growth rates in project villages; provision of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>active screenings; creation of learning groups to provide</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>nutritional education; provision of fortified foods;</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>supplements and deworming medications; promotion of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>iodized salt and micronutrients; and promotion of iron</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>supplements for pregnant women.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>COMMUNITY ACTION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>AND CHILD NUTRITION</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>By utilizing funds from individual donors, this Because</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>I am a Girl campaign-funded project in Indonesia is</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>improving infant and young child feeding practices,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>establishing an enabling environment and support for the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>practices at the community and health facility levels and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>strengthening local government commitment to the practices.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Project activities include: creation of parenting groups</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>that teach breastfeeding and infant nutrition, training</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>for midwives and health workers, and the provision of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>reproductive health education for adolescent girls.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>3. DISASTER RELIEF &amp; RECOVERY</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's goal: Children and youth will realize all their</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>rights in emergency situations.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>In times of disaster, children are particularly vulnerable.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Separation from families and friends causes uncertainty,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>anxiety and shock, with a significant impact on children's</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>emotional well-being. Our initial disaster response work</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>focuses on children's urgent needs, such as food and water.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We then prioritize child protection and education, to help</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>re-establish a sense of security and normalcy. An</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>important part of this involves developing child-friendly</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>spaces, which help protect children from harm and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>exploitation, and aid emotional healing.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We also use a disaster risk reduction approach, to reduce</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the risk of harm from disasters. Using an innovative</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>child-centered approach, we help children develop the skills</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>they need to keep themselves safer and to make their communities</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>better prepared and more resilient.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan International USA's expenditures on disasters in FY13</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>totaled $3,784,701; $3,598,287 was transferred to Plan</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>International Inc. Examples of Plan's FY13 projects in</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>this area include: Emergency Assistance to Typhoon</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Bopha-Affected Communities of Davao Oriental and Negros</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Oriental, Philippines; Water and Sanitation Assistance to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Malian Refugees in Burkina Faso; and Building Child-Centered</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Disaster Resilient Communities in Kontum Province,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Central Highlands, Vietnam.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO TYPHOON BOPHA-AFFECTED</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>COMMUNITIES OF DAVAO ORIENTAL AND</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>NEGROS ORIENTAL, PHILIPPINES</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>----------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>This $1.1 million, USAID-funded, emergency assistance</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>project provided relief to approximately 38,000 individuals</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>impacted by Typhoon Bopha in Baganga, Boston, Dumaguete and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Cateel in the Philippines. Project activities included: the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>immediate provision of emergency shelter; key non-food</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>items, and water, sanitation and hygiene services.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>WATER AND SANITATION ASSISTANCE TO</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>MALIAN REFUGEES IN BURKINA FASO</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>This one-year project was funded by the Department of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration for</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>$643,263 to address the immediate water supply, sanitation,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and hygiene promotion needs among Malian refugees and host</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>communities in Burkina Faso.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>BUILDING CHILD-CENTERED DISASTER</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN KONTUM</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>PROVINCE, CENTRAL HIGLANDS, VIETNAM</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>This $750,000 project was funded by USAID to increase the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>resilience and capacities of vulnerable populations</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and relevant institutions to better prepare for, mitigate</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the effects of, and respond to natural disasters and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>form part of the National Program on community-based</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>disaster risk management. Project activities include</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the support of improved engagement between citizens</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and local authorities to drive more effective and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>improved local governance.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>4. CHILD PARTICIPATION</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's goal: Children will take part in decisions that</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>affect their lives.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The Convention on the Rights of the Child enshrines</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children's right to participate as citizens, but in many</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>parts of the world their voices go unheard. Plan helps</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children and young people become aware of their rights.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We strengthen their confidence and leadership skills so</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>they can come together to press for positive change</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>through events, the media, and by planning and designing</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>programs. We also enable children's and youth organizations</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to advocate for change, monitor children's rights and hold</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>government and service providers accountable.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Examples of Plan's FY13 projects in this area include:</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Safe Future for Girls, Niger Education and Community</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Strengthening, and Girls Promoting the Reduction of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Gender Violence. Including these and other projects, Plan</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>International USA's expenditures on Child Participation in</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FY13 totaled $4,339,391, $4,118,363 of which was</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>transferred to Plan International Inc.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>SAFE FUTURE FOR GIRLS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>---------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>By utilizing funds from individual donors, this $500,000</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Because I am a Girl-funded project targets girls under</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>18 years old in Egypt with the goals of increasing girls'</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>utilization of their personal assets; creating community</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>actors' support of and commitment to gender equality, and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>improving girl-friendly learning environments. Project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>activities include: the creation of savings and loan</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>groups for girls, the facilitation of leadership</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>training for older girls, the establishment of mentoring</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>programs for younger girls, and the inclusion of gender</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>training for men, boys and teachers.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>NECS-NIGER EDUCATION AND</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-----------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The $7.5 million, USAID-funded project's goal is to improve</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>educational opportunities available to children, while</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>strengthening links of schools with community and state</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>structures. Project activities include: Implementation</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of activities that raise learning outcomes, engagement of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the community and families to keep their children in school</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>with a special emphasis on their daughters, training of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>teachers, construction of boreholes and hand pumps and the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>creation of adult literacy, student leadership, and proactive</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>community engagement programs.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>GIRLS PROMOTING THE REDUCTION</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>OF GENDER VIOLENCE</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The $910,000, Because I am a Girl-funded project was designed</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to reduce violence against girls through empowerment in</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>El Salvador. Project activities include: Creation of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>"co-listener" peer education groups and safe spaces for</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>girls; provision of psychological support; facilitation of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>leadership training; coordination of art festivals to raise</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>awareness on gender violence; and the inclusion of gender</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>training for men and boys. Funds donated by individual</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>donors helped develop and support this program.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>5. PROTECTION</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's goal: Providing a safe place for children to live</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and grow to their full potential.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan works to ensure that all children are safe and protected</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>from all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We do this through services designed to prevent abuse,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>neglect and exploitation of children and to help victims</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>recover. We campaign for and promote adequate legal</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>protection at all levels as well as strong support within</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>families and communities. We also raise public awareness</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of, and respect for, the right of all children to protection</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and help young people access the skills and knowledge that will</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>help them to protect themselves.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Expenditures from Plan International USA in this area totaled</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>approximately $2,678,468 for FY13, $2,181,365 of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>which was transferred to Plan International Inc. Examples</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of Plan's FY13 projects in this area include: Combating</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FGM/C in Sudan, Fighting Against Child Trafficking (FACT),</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Combating Child Labor in Andhra Pradesh and Addressing</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Children's Basic Rights in Sengal (ABRIS).</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>COMBATING FGM/C IN SUDAN</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The Department of State provided $500,000 for this project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to address the on-going problem of female genital mutilation</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and cutting in the White Nile State, Sudan. Project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>activities include: conducting a series of trainings and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>awareness-raising sessions targeting community leaders and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>family members, building greater capacity in advocacy</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>among community members, and calling on the government</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to take action on policy.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>FIGHT AGAINST CHILD TRAFFICKING (FACT)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>--------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The $1.1 million FACT project is funded by individual</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>donors and the Because I am a Girl campaign to prevent the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>trafficking of women and children, protect those who are</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>trafficked, and safeguard women and girls from gender-</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>based violence. Project activities include: the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>implementation of the Better Life Options and Opportunities</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Model centers for girls and boys; the facilitation of gender</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and trafficking awareness training for community members; the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>sensitization of risk factors of and ways to prevent child</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>trafficking; the promotion of government and community</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>leadership and accountability in the prevention of child</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>trafficking and the creation and enabling of safe</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>environments at household and community levels for the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>vulnerable and rescued children.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>COMBATING CHILD LABOR IN ANDHRA PRADESH</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>---------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>This $748,801 project, funded by individual donors and the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Because I am a Girl campaign, aims for 80 percent enrollment</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and retention of in-school children, particularly of girls,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in the Andhra Pradesh region of India. In addition, the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>project will remove six to 14 year-old girls from child</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>labor and will assist their families with livelihoods and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>support. Project activities include: the promotion of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>school enrollment campaigns and vocational training for</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>girls; the formation of community child-protection</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>committees; the implementation of advocacy initiatives with</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>labor unions and local government to enforce laws against</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>child labor; and the connection of poor rural families with</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>national employment programs.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>ADDRESSING CHILDREN'S BASIC RIGHTS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>IN SENEGAL (ABRIS)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>This $750,000, USAID-funded project builds the capacity</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of local communities and government to prevent and respond</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to human trafficking. Project activities include: the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>capacity building of law enforcement and legal system</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>personnel to identify and combat trafficking of Talibe</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children; strengthening the referral system for trafficking</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>victims; a sensitization of the risks and prevalence of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>trafficking among the Talibe; and increasing available</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>community-based services for Talibe trafficking victims</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and children vulnerable to trafficking.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>6. ECONOMIC SECURITY</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's goal: Children and youth will realize their right</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to an adequate standard of living.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan advocates for young people to make informed choices</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>about their work. We help them access the skills, knowledge</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and information they need to secure productive, decent work,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and to access financial services - especially for women</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and young people. We work to ensure the inclusion of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>marginalized populations - especially women - so they can</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>take action to improve their lives.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Working with national and local governments, we advocate for</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>state and community support in times of economic difficulty,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to enable children and young people to continue development,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and promote policies that support economic activity. We</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>also work with the private sector and civil society to ensure</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>that economic opportunities are available, sustainable, and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>have the best possible impact on children's lives.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Examples of Plan's FY13 projects in this area include: Girl</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Power and Village Savings and Loans for Women. On these</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>projects and others, Plan International USA expended</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>$3,349,159 in FY13, $2,230,677 of which was transferred</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to Plan International Inc.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>GIRL POWER</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>----------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The five-year, $853,624 project in Sierra Leone is funded</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>by individual donors and the Because I am a Girl campaign to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>create an enabling environment where girls participate on</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>issues affecting their lives; establish and improve</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>mechanisms that protect and prevent children from pregnancy,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>early marriage and gender-based violence; and strengthen</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and support mechanisms that promote the rights of girls.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Project activities include: creation of savings and loan</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>groups, facilitation of leadership and reproductive health</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>training for girls; and implementation of community outreach</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>campaigns to reduce gender violence.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>VILLAGE SAVINGS AND LOANS FOR WOMEN</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-----------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The Village Savings and Loans for Women Project in Vietnam</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>is a three-year, $1.1 million project funded by individual</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>donors and the Because I am a Girl campaign to increase access</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to savings-based financial services for poor rural households.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Project activities include: the organization of savings</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>groups primarily for women; the training of the Women's</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Union on gender-based violence; sanitation; and how to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>manage the groups independently.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>7. SEXUAL HEALTH, INCLUDING HIV</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's goal: Children and youth will realize their right</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to sexual and reproductive health, including HIV</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>prevention, care, and treatment.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We support quality, age-appropriate reproductive and sexual</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>health education and services for children and young people.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>We challenge the beliefs and attitudes that maintain</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>inequality between the sexes. We also advocate for more</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>effective policies and actions that respect and protect</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the rights of children living in a world with HIV. These</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>include the right to be protected from HIV and, for those</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>affected, to receive care and support. This includes</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>advocating for children orphaned by AIDS to live with family</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>members. In FY13, Plan International USA expended</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>$4,777,708 on sexual health (including HIV) programs,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>$3,659,226 of which was transferred to Plan International Inc.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>An example of Plan's FY13 projects in this area include</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the MacArthur Safe Motherhood - Nigeria Project.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>MACARTHUR SAFE MOTHERHOOD - NIGERIA PROJECT.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>--------------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>This MacArthur Foundation-funded project will advance</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>reproductive and maternal health in Nigeria, where a woman</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>has a one in 18 chance of dying during childbirth. Project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>activities include: the promotion of interventions to reduce</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>barriers to safe motherhood, engaging with families and entire</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>communities through religious and community leaders, to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>recognize the benefits of family planning and the need to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>meet the reproductive health needs of young people;</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>strengthening the ambulance systems; and advocacy through</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the Beyond 2015 International Conference on Population and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Development Process.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>8. WATER, SANITATION &amp; HYGIENE</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's goal: Children and youth will realize their right</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water supplies;</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to hygienic sanitation; and to live in a clean environment.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan's water, sanitation and hygiene programs are reaching</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>a growing number of people, and we are one of the leading</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>proponents of community-led total sanitation. This rights-</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>based approach involves encouraging communities-often</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children and young people-to take the lead in improving their</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>sanitation and champion the benefits of hygiene and sanitation</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to their peers, families and neighbors. We train and support</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the community to maintain water supplies and latrines and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>reinforce behaviors such as hand washing with soap. We</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>work alongside government, communities and local groups</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to ensure that our impact is sustainable in the long term.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Examples of Plan's FY13 projects in this area include:</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Testing Modified Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS) for</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Scalability, and Cambodia Rural Sanitation and Hygiene</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Improvement Program (CR-SHIP). Plan International USA</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>expended $4,818,269 on water, sanitation and hygiene in FY13,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>$3,575,512 of which was transferred to Plan</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>International Inc.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>TESTING MODIFIED COMMUNITY-LED</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>TOTAL SANITATION (CLTS) FOR SCALABILITY</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>---------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>This $7 million, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-funded</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>project is being implemented in Kenya, Ghana and Ethiopia.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The project will advance global rural sanitation efforts</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>by improving the cost-effectiveness and scalability of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the CLTS approach through increased engagement of local</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>actors. In line with the CLTS approach, the project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>applies community-led solutions to address both demand for</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and supply of sanitation, to help communities eliminate</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>open defecation and maintain and improve sanitation status</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>over time. Project activities include: collecting,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>critically evaluating, and disseminating practical lessons</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>learned about overcoming common challenges to implementing</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>CLTS at scale, based on applied research from pilot</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>interventions in Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia that are</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>embedded in broader knowledge generation activities.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>CAMBODIA RURAL SANITATION AND</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>HYGIENE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CR-SHIP)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The CR-SHIP program, funded by the Global Sanitation</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Fund (GSF), is a unique financing mechanism for sanitation</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>programs which targets rural villages in five provinces:</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu, Takeo, Kandal and Svay Rieng.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The goal of the CR-SHIP program is to increase access to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>improved sanitation and promote proper hygiene practices</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in rural communities of Cambodia and to strengthen the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>capacity of the government, local authorities, and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>local NGO's in promoting improved sanitation and hygiene.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The program utilizes and delivers its service through</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>non-hardware subsidized approaches that have proven</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>successful in enhancing sanitation access within the poorest</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>groups in society and includes components of capacity</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>building, advocacy, knowledge management and monitoring</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and evaluation.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>CEDPA ACQUISITION AND PROGRAMS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>On November 16, 2012, Plan International USA acquired the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in an innovative transaction. CEDPA, an international</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>NGO based in Washington, D.C., was one of the first</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>organizations to focus specifically on issues relating to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the development and advancement of women. For more than</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>37 years, CEDPA has transformed the lives of millions of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>women and girls, making them successful partners in the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>development of their countries by giving them the tools to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>improve their lives, and the lives of their family and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>community members. The acquisition joined CEDPA's talents</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and projects with Plan to strengthen existing programs and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>more effectively protect and promote the rights of women</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and children around the world. Some sample programs Plan</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>acquired with CEDPA (with expenditures of $2,031,344.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>for these programs) are:</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>CEDPA GLOBAL WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT (GWIM) PROGRAM</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-----------------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The CEDPA GWIM program, sponsored by the ExxonMobil</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Foundation's Women's Economic Opportunity Initiative since</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>2005, brings together women from diverse cultures and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>countries to share, examine and adapt best practices</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>worldwide to expand women's economic opportunities and meet</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the needs of their communities and countries. The program</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>is designed for mid-career women from non-governmental</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>organizations, cooperatives and business women's associations</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>that target emerging and existing women entrepreneurs and business</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>leaders through skill development, opportunities to start</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>or grow businesses, use of tools or technologies that advance</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>women economically, and/or access to resources. Investing</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in the leadership and programmatic abilities of these women</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>managers strengthens their institutions' capacity to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>implement and expand high quality, replicable programs and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>ultimately equip larger numbers of women to participate in their</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>local economies. The program, usually four weeks in length,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>has been offered in multiple languages and countries</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>including Brazil, Cameroon, Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United States.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>TARGETED STATES HIGH IMPACT PROGRAM (TSHIP)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-------------------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan is working in conjunction with John Snow International</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and a consortium of partners to implement USAID's Targeted</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>States High Impact Project (TSHIP), in targeted states in</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Nigeria. TSHIP aims to use a tri-focus approach to improve</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>community engagement, quality of health care services and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>health systems effectiveness. Plan will be using their</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>extensive expertise in building community coalitions and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>providing public health education to increase the integration</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and sustainability of family planning, reproductive, maternal</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and child health programs implemented by TSHIP.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERMENT, ADVOCACY,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>AND DEVELOPMENT (LEAD)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>----------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan is now a partner on the Leadership, Empowerment,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Advocacy, and Development (LEAD) project. The goal of LEAD</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>is to strengthen local governance, increase the capacity</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of local organizations and improve service delivery.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Working with RTI International, Plan is supporting the project</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>by ensuring the integration of gender considerations</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>through all elements of the project.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>TEKPONON JIKUAGOU: ADDRESSING UNMET</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>NEED FOR FAMILY PLANNING</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS IN BENIN</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>--------------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Tekponon Jikuagou is a five-year USAID-funded project that</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>aims to reduce the unmet need for family planning in Benin</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>through community social network interventions. The goal</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>is to create a social environment that enables married</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>couples to achieve their fertility desires by fostering</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>reflective dialogues, catalyzing discussions, and diffusing</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>key family planning messages through formal and informal</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>social groups, influential opinion leaders and well-</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>connected individuals.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>THE HEALTH POLICY PROJECT</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>-------------------------</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The USAID-funded Health Policy Project (HPP) aims to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>strengthen policy, advocacy, governance and financing for</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>strategic, equitable, and sustainable health programming</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in developing countries. HPP strengthens the capacity of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>policymakers, planners and advocates to gather, analyze, and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>use data to inform advocacy, decision making, monitoring,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and accountability. It develops host-country capacity to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>design evidence-driven policies and guidelines, builds the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>capacity of civil society organizations to hold governments</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>accountable, and promotes the capacity of health stakeholders</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to forge partnerships, facilitate dialogue, and foster</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>cooperation among the public sector, private sector, and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>civil society. Plan will leverage the CEDPA legacy to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>contribute to the project by providing expertise and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>best practices in the areas of women-centered leadership,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>advocacy, capacity building and program management. The</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>project is managed by USAID's Bureau for Global Health Office</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of Population and Reproductive Health and is implemented by</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Futures Group, in collaboration with CEDPA (now Plan), Futures</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Institute, Partners in Population and Development Africa</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Regional Office, Population Reference Bureau, Research</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Triangle Institute International, and The White Ribbon</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Alliance for Safe Motherhood.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>B. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS (FORM 990, PAGE 2, LINE 4b)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>As part of our mission, we promote learning and understanding</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>among people of different countries and cultures. Through</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>our child sponsorship program, where a sponsor in the U.S.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>is linked with a child in need, children and sponsors can exchange</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>letters, cards, and photos as a way to better understand</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>each others cultures. These cross-cultural exchanges</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>provide the foundation for the sponsor/child relationship.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan provides various program communications to sponsors</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>throughout the year. Sponsors are introduced to their children</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>through the initial materials in their Sponsorship Guide.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The "Sponsored Child Introduction" provides information on the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>child and family, along with a photo. This information is</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>also accompanied by an "Area Overview" which provides</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>information relevant to activities in the sponsored</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>child's community.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Our annual "Programs in Action" report highlights some of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>our program successes across the world each year, while our</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>"Annual Update" specifically details programs or projects</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>within a child's community or program area. This update</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>is accompanied by new photographs of the sponsored child and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>his or her family members. Development education</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>communications (posted online) provide information about a</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>particular development issue in a program country and are</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>written from the perspective of children. These are some</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of the ways that the relationships between sponsors and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children are nurtured and promoted throughout the year.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Building relationships is a reciprocal process and we</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>encourage two-way communications. We contact all new sponsors</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to welcome them to Plan and encourage them to write to their</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>sponsored child and we send writing materials to sponsors who</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>have been with us for six months, encouraging them to do</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the same. We also promote an annual "Plan International</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>USA Writing Day" to remind sponsors of the importance of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>communications and encourage them to write to their child,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and we remind sponsors of their child's upcoming birthday</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and encourage them to send a birthday card. Through our</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>website, sponsors can easily send email communications or</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>letters to their sponsored children. Finally, we have a</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>"writing series" which reminds our sponsors to write to their child.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The costs of $328,786 associated with these cross-cultural</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>exchanges are known as "Building Relationships."</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>During the year ended June 30, 2013, there were approximately</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>44,000 communications from sponsored children to their</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>sponsors; 34,700 communications from the field offices to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>sponsor/donors regarding individual sponsored children and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>families; and approximately 30,200 communications sent from</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>sponsors to children.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>In addition to the types of communications noted above</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>(which are processed through a centralized communications</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>or mail area at Plan International USA offices in Warwick, RI),</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>there are also some Plan countries through which sponsored</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children and their sponsors can send and receive their</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>"Building Relationships" communications via a process we</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>call "direct communications." For these offices, letters</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and communications are sent and received through the local postal</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>system, bypassing Plan International USA in Warwick, Rhode</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Island. In some instances, sponsors are encouraged to send</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>email communications to their children.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>C. DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY (FORM 990, PAGE 2, LINE 4c)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>As part of its mission, Plan International USA conducts</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>educational outreach programs in the U.S. with youth, educators,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>donors, sponsors, and the public about issues affecting</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children and families in the developing world. Development</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>education programs enhance the public's understanding of the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>causes and conditions of poverty in developing countries</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and the role that Plan can have in the development process.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Development Education is one of the key tools Plan uses to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>strengthen relationships with and between individual</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>children, adults, groups, organizations, and institutions.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan International USA brings messages to the public through</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>its "Programs in Action" and "Promising Futures" reports,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>country information booklets, cross-cultural communications,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>monthly e-newsletter, and specific work with classroom</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>learning. Information about issues affecting children is</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>regularly posted on our website and available through our</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>video library. Youth group activities and speaking</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>engagements by staff also play a key role in the delivery</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of these messages.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The Youth Engagement and Action (YEA) team at Plan</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>International USA works directly with students and teachers</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in an effort to increase awareness of the difficult issues</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>that the developing world faces. Specifically, our youth</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>network, Youth United for Global Action &amp; Awareness (YUGA)</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>gives young people a voice by helping them organize meetings,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>school activities, retreats, and events that bring attention</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to children affected by poverty, HIV/AIDS, child</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>trafficking, and other issues.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>The team also manages School-2-School Linking, a program</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>that connects youth in the United States with their peers</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>overseas. School-2-School Linking provides a private,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>secure online platform and monthly, project-based</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>curriculum that explores different development topics, and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>also employs creative cross-cultural learning strategies.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Additionally, Plan International USA facilitates</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>engagement through group meetings, development of school</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>curricula, and advocacy that reinforces the communications</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>around poverty and community development. Plan International</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>USA is an active partner and/or member in groups and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>coalitions that support these issues, such as the Alliance</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of International Youth Development, the Basic Education</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Coalition and InterAction, and is a founding member, chair,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>and coordinator of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Task Force. Regular meetings between CEOs and senior staff</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of organizations with similar missions help to give all of</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>us a stronger voice. For the fiscal year ended June 30,2013</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>the total Development Education and Advocacy expenses were</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>$1,075,354. During the fiscal year ended June 30,2013,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan International USA initiated over 1.5 million mailed</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>or emailed communications, and participated in various</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>presentations, activities, and forums.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Another important element of Plan's educational outreach</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>are the initiatives and the partnerships we develop to</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>increase awareness about the challenges in the developing</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>world. One such partnership is Plan's ongoing relationship</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>with 10x10 and the Girl Rising Initiative. The partnership</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>between Plan International USA and 10x10, which began</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>three years ago, culminated this year with the release</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>of the film, Girl Rising. Girl Rising tells the true</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>stories of real girls striving beyond circumstance and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>succeeding against impossible odds. It features narration</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>by stars such as Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Alicia</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Keys, Kerry Washington, Because I am a Girl global</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>ambassador Freida Pinto, and others. Along with a</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>handful of other NGO partners, Plan is benefitting from</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>money raised from the film and associated campaign,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>which will go towards BIAAG marquee projects.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>A different type of partnership, celebrity engagement, has</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>been extremely helpful in leveraging our brand and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>raising awareness. In April, Plan and Because I am a Girl</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>were represented by Freida Pinto and various International</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Headquarters and Plan International USA staff at the 2013</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Spring Meeting of the World Bank and the International</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Monetary Fund. The evening's Call to Action featured World</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Bank President Dr. Jim Yong Kim, UN Secretary-General Ban</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Ki-Moon, UK Secretary of State for International Development</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Justine Greening, BIAAG Global Ambassador Freida Pinto,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>SOLA co-founder Shabana Basij-Rasikh, and Girl Rising</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Executive Producer and 10x10 Executive Director Holly</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Gordon. The VIP film screening following the rally was</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>attended by 300 high-level dignitaries and journalists.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan International USA's CEO accompanied Ms. Pinto to the</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>White House the following morning to meet with Valerie</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Jarrett and Tina Tchen, who head up President Obama's</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Council on Women and Girls Leadership. Plan hosted a dozen</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>screenings of the Girl Rising film, two of which were invitation-</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>only, hosted by Plan's Philanthropy Team. Plan International USA</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>has assisted with organizing Plan screenings globally, most</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>recently in Bangkok. The screenings, external events, and</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Freida Pinto's participation in the film have all resulted</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>in invaluable earned media around the campaign and Plan's</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>work, including two CNN stories and Freida Pinto's open letter</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>on CNN.com-"A Message to Girls."</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Theatrical distribution of the film in the U.S. largely</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>took place through Gathr, an online platform that allows</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>people to request the film be brought to their local</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>cities/theaters. As of June 30, 2013, over 125,000 tickets have been</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>reserved at more than 400 screenings nationwide via Gathr.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Plan is receiving financial support from 10x10's education</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>fund which will be directed towards an education BIAAG</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>program in Burkina Faso.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Through donor communications, sponsor meetings, website</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>publications and public gatherings, Plan International USA</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>will continue to reach out to the public and invite them</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>to engage with us and make a difference for children in</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>need. We have found that once people understand these issues,</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>they are willing to take action. Our task is to help bring</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>these issues to light.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Schedule I</Identifier>
        <Explanation>Plan International USA monitors funds transferred to Plan</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>year. Plan International USA staff are involved in the</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>with staff of PII in these matters. Some of the</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>specific activities include:</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>1. Plan International USA has access to and regularly reviews</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>significant amounts of data on the program activities</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>being conducted throughout all of the program locations.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>2. Plan International USA has regular access to financial</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>reporting which allows for the monitoring of programs on a</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>budget vs. actual basis as well as providing detail on the</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>types of spending that are conducted so that the monitoring</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>conducted by PII's Global Assurance Unit (i.e. internal</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>audit) to gain satisfaction over the procedures and controls</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>work as well as providing technical program</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Overall, there is open communication between Plan International</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>USA and PII which provides for effective and timely</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>oversight of the use of funding provided by Plan</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>project sponsors who enroll into a long-term voluntary</Explanation>
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