Journeys With Us
See the World and Save the Children’s Programs Without Leaving Home
Save the Children embarked on a new experience to foster closer connections, inform and inspire, Journeys With Us. We are bringing our work to you from some of the most challenging and unique places on earth! Come along with us on an immersive virtual experience and be transported to a distant destination in less than it takes you to get through airport security! Learn about specific countries and cultures and be inspired, informed and connected to our program experts and to the children, families and people we partner with – including many of you – to make change possible and sustainable.
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Peru
Before you visit, review your official "Pre-Departure Packet" introducing you to your tour guides and highlighting the mental health and psychosocial support programs you will see. To add to your total Peruvian experience, enjoy listening to music selections or create the traditional ceviche dish!
Located on the western coast of South America, Peru is known for its stunning landscapes, beloved ancient archaeological sites and vibrant cultures. Peruvian traditions reflect a rich fusion of Native, Hispanic, Asian and European influences shaped by historical migrations over its history, particularly by recent Venezuelan migration.
Amidst the enchantment of this country, it is also a place where conflict, migration and economic hardship have intensified mental health issues. In fact, 1 in 7 young people worldwide, including in Peru, face these difficulties. Save the Children is there, providing vital mental health and psychosocial support, helping children and families build resilience and break the stigma around mental wellness.
Join us on a journey through Peru, where our mental health and psychosocial support programs are helping children and adolescents in crisis heal, build resilience, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families. Witness firsthand how hope and support are transforming lives in the face of adversity.
Please reach out to your Save the Children relationship manager to learn more about our mental health and psychosocial support programs or discuss ways in which you can support our efforts in Peru.
Pakistan
Before you visit, review your official “Pre-departure Packet” introducing you to your tour guides and highlighting the important lifesaving humanitarian assistance programming made possible through our Children’s Emergency Fund. Learn about some of the remarkable historical sites and experience the incredible beauty of the landscape and people of Pakistan. For a truly immersive experience, enjoy some of the recognized music selections while creating something out of the ordinary for dinner – or just create dessert!
Bordering the Arabian Sea, between India to the east, Iran and Afghanistan to the west and China to the north, Pakistan is a country full of stunning landscapes and welcoming people. However, it’s also one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis with extreme flooding, drought and tropical storms.
Join us on this journey to hear from the dedicated staff in Pakistan along with children, families, teachers and community elders who received support immediately following the devastating 2022 floods and who benefited from the livelihood, child protection and education programming that continues today.
Click here to learn how you can support our Children’s Emergency Fund programs in Pakistan.
Cambodia
Before you visit, review your official “Pre-Departure Packet” introducing you to your tour guides, highlighting the innovative climate change program efforts you will see, and sharing some of the remarkable cultural insights – including the national dish from the region and a few classic selections of Khmer music!
Nestled in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is renowned for its magnificent temples and monuments that leave one in awe, as well as its remarkably vibrant culture and history. Although a country of breathtaking beauty, it also faces significant challenges as one of the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. With a considerable population residing in areas prone to flooding, the effects of climate change have already inflicted severe consequences on the Cambodian people, including their livelihoods, food security, health, safety and education.
Discover how we’re collaborating with communities to enhance disaster preparedness among the most at-risk, including impoverished households, indigenous groups and children. Witness firsthand the remarkable resilience and unwavering hope that prevails in the face of adversity. Hear the resolute voices of children who, despite bearing no responsibility for the climate crisis, are actively tackling immediate challenges and shaping a brighter future for forthcoming generations.
As you are immersed in the lives of the children and families in the area of Tonle Sap Lake, learn about the innovative measures being implemented aimed at combating the pressing issues of climate change, ultimately protecting the future we all share.
Click here to learn how you can support our programs in Cambodia.
Bangladesh
Before you visit, review your official “Pre-departure Packet” introducing you to your tour guides, highlighting programs you’ll see and sharing interesting culture and heritage insights along with recipes from the region and music!
Situated on the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh is home to the largest river delta in the world and is also one of the most densely populated countries with approximately 160 million people in an area just under 56,000 square miles.
In recent decades, Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in reducing child mortality, yet challenges remain. One child in every 33 – half of which are newborns – still dies from a preventable or treatable cause. The children of Bangladesh also face malnutrition, child marriage, limited access to education and more, risking their very lives and futures. Journey with us to meet some of the mothers and families who share personal stories of how we’re improving equitable access to quality maternal and newborn health services and health outcomes for mothers and newborns.
While visiting, learn about the fascinating culture of this country and how, despite the challenges and hardships they continue to endure, Bangladeshis are known to have great enthusiasm for life, unending hospitality and are immensely proud of their vast history and independence.
Click here to learn how you can support our programs in Bangladesh.
South Sudan
Before you visit, review your official “Pre-departure Packet” introducing you to your tour guides, highlighting the programs you will see, and sharing interesting cultural insights – even recipes from the region and music!
Journey with us to South Sudan, one of the most newly recognized nations in the world, and experience how our Safe Back to School programs are changing the lives of children and giving them hope for the future. While visiting, learn a bit about the unique culture, landscape and day-to-day life of the South Sudanese.
Click here to learn how you can support our global education work.
United States
Washington
Before you visit, review your official "Pre-Departure Packet" introducing you to your tour guides and highlighting the critical advocacy work helping to ensure every child has a strong start in life and a brighter future. For full experience, enjoy music selections of artists from this beautiful state or create delicious crab cakes and apple bars to celebrate the region!
This journey to Washington State will explore the rich culture and history of the Indigenous people and take in breathtaking views, from the rugged coastline and evergreen forests of Seattle to the majestic mountains and vineyards of Yakima. As you immerse yourself in this vibrant region, learn how change is happening for children in this state through our advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN).
Founded in 2014 by Save the Children, SCAN builds bipartisan support to make sure children’s voices are heard by advocating for policies that create positive systemic change for children in the U.S. and around the world. See and hear from the voices of volunteers, students and family advocates who are helping to safeguard vital nutrition, education and care programs for children and witness their tireless dedication to create better futures for our nation – one person at a time.
Click here to learn more about SCAN and how you can help ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders so that every child has a strong start in life and a bright future.
Mississippi
Before you visit, review your official “Pre-departure Packet” introducing you to your tour guides, highlighting the Mississippi programs you’ll see and some interesting historic and cultural insights – including true southern-style recipes and iconic blues songs from some of the greats!
Nestled in the southern United States, the Magnolia state is home to more than 2.9 million people. The birthplace of Blues and a key player in the Civil Rights Movement, Mississippi offers urban and rural areas brimming with rich history and culture. Despite this, the state consistently ranks as the most food insecure in the country with 30% of kids in the counties where we work lacking access to enough food to meet their basic needs.
Journey into rural communities and meet the staff, partners, children and families whom we work alongside to combat rural child hunger. Experience feeding support programs, farm to table initiatives and meal distributions which are helping to ensure that all children have the nourishing food they need and deserve for a healthy, strong foundation to thrive as learners and in life.
Along the way, experience the beauty, rich history and, of course, southern hospitality that Mississippians are known for.
Tennessee and Kentucky
Before you visit, review your official “Pre-departure Packet” introducing you to your tour guides, highlighting the programs you will see, and sharing interesting cultural insights – even recipes from the region and music!
This journey will take you into the heart of Tennessee and Kentucky in the United States. Meet our staff, partners and the children and families we are helping through our education and food distribution programs. Along the way, experience the sights and sounds of iconic areas such as Memphis and visit a few historic places in the city of Lexington to learn some of the true southern ways and pioneering mountain spirit of the Western and Southeastern regions of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Click here to learn how you can support our U.S. Programs.
Colombia
Before you visit, review your official “Pre-departure Packet” introducing you to your tour guides, highlighting the programs you will see, and sharing interesting cultural insights – even recipes from the region and music!
Colombia is the fourth largest country in Latin America and hosts the second-largest number of displaced people in the world – and more Venezuelans than any other Latin American country. See how our humanitarian response programs are providing a vital link to those who have fled their homes seeking safety and a better life. Experience three unique destinations and meet some of the dedicated staff working around the clock to ensure that the most vulnerable children and families are being supported on their path to a new life, livelihood and safe place for their children to call home.
While visiting, learn a bit about this multi-ethnic, multi-cultural country, and why even after 50 years of conflict its people exude positivity, hope and a great enthusiasm for life.
Click here to learn how you can support our humanitarian response work.
Lebanon
Before you visit, review your official “Pre-Departure Packet” introducing you to your tour guides, highlighting the programs you will see, and sharing interesting cultural insights – even recipes from the region, music and the Dabke dance!
Although one of the smallest countries in the world, Lebanon is a nation rich in culture and history, truly diverse with strong traditions, values, family, and religions. As some Lebanese proudly say about their tiny country, “Lebanon is small in size but huge in its influence.”
Today Lebanon is suffering from multiple crises; debts from the Civil War, a nationwide economic collapse, a refugee response that has been ongoing since 2012, the impacts of COVID-19 and the lasting devastation of the 2020 explosion in Beirut. Come along and experience daily life in Lebanon through the stories of small-business owners who are trying to provide stable and reliable sources of family income and the youth who are being provided with the skills and opportunities they need to transition to a successful adulthood tomorrow.
While visiting, learn about the fascinating history and culture of this country and how through years of challenges and struggles, the Lebanese people remain resilient and proud.
Click here to learn how you can support our programs in Lebanon
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