About Our Programs Nearly 70 years of experience working hand-in-hand, shoulder-to shoulder with families and communities at home and abroad has taught us that poverty need not be a life sentence. Save the Children's unique self-help approach to relief, recovery and ongoing development has nurtured the seeds of hope for millions of children and their families.  Economic Opportunities Programs help women entrepreneurs in developing countries.  Education Education embodies the promise of a better life for children.  Emergencies We respond to emergencies  that put child survival at greatest risk.  Protection Programs enhance the protection of vulnerable children.  Health With local, int. NGO's and donors, we address health needs of children.  Hunger and Malnutrition We address causes of food insecurity, as it targets  the vulnerable.  U.S. Literacy and Nutrition Literacy and nutrition  improves academic performance and health.