Miss Vannette
@MissVannette
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Liberian-American Mom. Creative. DIYer. Advocate for gender issues, mental health. Gemini. Wanderluster.đź“ŤDMV - Views are my own.
Washington, DC
Joined March 2009
Plan International and our partners in Egyppreparing to send 53 trucks carrying 47,000 food parcels through the humanitarian corridor into Gaza — sustaining hope where it’s needed most. “Each truck is a lifeline,” said Dr. Unni Krishnan. #HumanitarianRelief #Gaza
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Today, 129 million girls are out of school — but they’re rising. This #DayOfTheGirl, we stand with girls everywhere as they fight for the chance to learn, lead, decide and thrive. 💙 #EveryGirlisWorthy #InvestInGirls
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The Tax on Being a Girl
nytimes.com
In Uganda, desperation has eroded the social fabric and left women particularly vulnerable.
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Children are paying the highest price in #Gaza. Hunger, trauma & destroyed schools have stolen their childhoods. @PlanUSA is delivering food, water, hygiene kits & safe spaces — but the need is urgent. Read my latest blog to see how you can help:
planusa.org
For nearly 2 years, Gaza’s children have endured bombings, hunger and fear. Plan is delivering food, water, medicine & education — because every child deserves safety & hope. Read more: www.planusa...
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Children in Gaza are starving. Plan is one of a few orgs granted a short window to deliver aid. We have trucks. We’re ready to move. But we need your help to fill them — with food, water and medicine. Every second counts. 🔗 Donate now: https://t.co/J8D8mBKdoO
#LetAidIn
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She can’t see the board, but she’s never missed a lesson. Meet Rachidatou, a refugee student with albinism who found hope through inclusive education in Togo. 🔗 https://t.co/H8Iu6w8oER
#DisabilityPrideMonth #UntilWeAreAllEqual
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91% of girls in our new study say they've experienced violence — many before age 12. Girls shouldn’t have to walk with fear. It’s time to #EndGBV. 🔗 Full report: https://t.co/F85s6iJlHv
#InvestInGirls #UntilWeAreAllEqual
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Check out my latest article: Agency-first storytelling is the future. Everything else is noise. https://t.co/zYHm5vEf3W via @LinkedIn
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To build trust, drive impact and fuel sustainable change, we must move from telling stories about communities to creating stories with them. In a world shaped by disruption, distrust and accelerating...
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Check out my latest article: Why Africa’s Brightest Minds Are Leaving — and What It’ll Take to Bring Them Back https://t.co/HBMTdw2fxD via @LinkedIn
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Leaving was never the plan. But staying became impossible.
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A Defining Moment: Will Philanthropy Stand Strong for Girls Around the World?
insidephilanthropy.com
Shanna Marzilli, president and CEO of Plan International USA, calls on funders to step up for girls as aid support is frozen by the Trump administration.
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Check out my latest article: You can’t reform what people don’t understand: Why Liberia needs a new approach to communication https://t.co/NxDB6uSpB6 via @LinkedIn
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Liberia is at a turning point. A new administration is in office, public sentiment is cautiously hopeful, and for the first time in years, the rhetoric around transparency and accountability is...
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The global economy is missing out on $28 trillion—not because of inflation, but because we’re still excluding women. My latest: Why gender equity is an economic issue, not just a social one. 🔗 https://t.co/fYigtO1tqj
#InvestInWomen #GenderEquity #WomenInBusiness #FutureOfWork
linkedin.com
Investing in women isn’t just about fairness—it’s the key to unlocking global economic growth. The global economy is missing out on $28 trillion—not because of inflation, not because of supply chain...
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Private fundraising in foreign aid is shifting. And @vilasheree breaks it all the way down. NGOs that lead with transparency, impact & real partnership will thrive in this evolving landscape. A must-read for development pros: đź”— https://t.co/b4EiOVMWSm
#FundraisingStrategy
planusa.org
Private fundraising for foreign aid is evolving. Donors want impact, transparency & locally led solutions. Are NGOs keeping up? Read more here.
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Too often, development programs overlook communication—weakening impact. But when it’s built in from the start, everything changes. In my latest for @Plan_USA, I explore why strategic messaging, storytelling & community engagement matter. 🔗 Read more:
planusa.org
Development programs need comms from day 1 — not as a last-minute scramble. A strong media & storytelling strategy builds visibility, engagement & funding. Here’s why integrating comms from the start...
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When companies invest in girls, they invest in the future. Our partnership with @Paramount is helping provide the tools girls need to succeed — because education transforms lives and strengthens communities. Imagine the impact if more brands joined us. 🤯 Who’s ready to step up?
(1/2) Every backpack tells a story of possibility. This International Women’s Day, we’re teaming up with Paramount to share an important message: Empowering girls starts with giving them the right tools for success.
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Love seeing companies like @kfc open their doors to young women, giving them a seat at the table and a voice in leadership. Imagine the impact if more corporations did the same. Who’s next? Let’s create more opportunities for girls to lead. 🔗
planusa.org
Future leaders in the making! Plan International and KFC are empowering the next generation through innovative programs like Girl Takeovers, giving young people a taste of leadership and the confid...
What do you get when you combine Plan International and KFC? A recipe for success! Young women took over @kfc corporate offices in Bangkok, Thailand and Plano, Texas to learn about the company, lead team meetings and provide their input on new concepts. https://t.co/l2ks7v6Nem
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122 million girls are still out of school today. The new Girl Goals report from Plan International, UNICEF, and UN Women examines 30 years of progress—and the barriers that remain for girls worldwide. Read more: 🔗
plan-international.org
Girl Goals examines how the lives of adolescent girls have changed since the Beijing Platform for Action was endorsed in 1995.
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The USAID freeze is having dire consequences for women and girls, cutting off essential programs that protect and empower them. I joined the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) to discuss what this means and why urgent action is needed. đź”—
issblog.nl
The recent USAID funding freeze has left critical international development programmes in limbo, with devastating consequences for women and girls. The freeze is undoing decades of progress in...
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Will Liberia ever be truly self-reliant, or always waiting for the next savior? With the USAID freeze, it’s time to ask hard questions. I break it down here: 🔗 https://t.co/Q5zHZVHgUx
liberianobserver.com
Generations of leaders, including President Tolbert and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, warn of aid dependency and foreign influence, urging Liberia to prioritize self-reliance and national interests.
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