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As the world’s leading expert on childhood, Save the Children works in more than 100 countries, including the United States. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.
Here, we spotlight the latest news stories from our teams around the world, the communities we serve and the children whose futures are brighter — all because of your commitment to our shared cause.
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Flexible Funding Powering Youth Leadership
Concerned Youth Organization (CYO) is a youth-led organization (YLO) in Malawi with the goal of addressing issues affecting young people and children.
On the Ground in L.A. with Janti Soeripto: A Program Visit to Project:Camp
Save the Children US President & Chief Executive Officer Janti Soeripto discusses what she saw during a program visit in to our partner, Project:Camp in Los Angeles.
The Most Powerful Antidote
Fortunately, for policymakers, government officials and the millions of vulnerable children and their families in the throes everyday worldwide, education is perhaps the most power…
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She Means Business: A Young Woman’s Story of Economic Empowerment in Ethiopia
Hello, everyone! My name is Tsion, and I want to share with you the incredible journey I've had through Save the Children's Young Women's Leadership & Economic E…
A Warning on Gaza from a Humanitarian Worker
An op-ed on Gaza by Gloria Donate, Director of Program Development at Save the Children: We need an immediate ceasefire to stop the horrific loss of civilian life.
Breaking Down Barriers to Work for Youth with Disabilities
As many as 220 million young people live with disabilities worldwide. Long-standing obstacles to employment force many to rely on family to help meet their basic needs.
Nurturing the Future: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Tomorrow
The climate crisis is a children's rights crisis that children are experiencing right now. Around one billion children, roughly one in two worldwide, live in countries at extr…
Celebrate World Kindness Day 2025
Join Save the Children in celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day 2025! Be a part of making a positive impact and spreading kindness for a brighter future.
The Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown Could Significantly Impact Children: Here's How
If Congress can’t pass final spending bills by November 17th, the government could still shut down... which would interrupt critical support for kids and families.
Supporting Health and Resilience in Turkana County, Kenya
In June I had the chance to host some Save the Children donors in Turkana County, Kenya.
Insights from Women Deliver 2023 for Companies Ready to Act
Having recently returned from the Women Deliver conference in Kigali, Rwanda, I was struck by the similarities between the themes of this fun, technicolor treat of a film and the p…
Global Conversations: Tackling Child Marriage
Dr. Modupe Taiwo, a Save the Children program director in Sierra Leone, leads “My Body. My Decision. My Rights,” a project funded by Global Affairs Canada to reduce and respond to…
Women Creating Change in Ethiopia, One Business at a Time
During my recent travels to the Sidama and Oromia regions of Ethiopia, I had the privilege of speaking with graduates of Save the Children’s Young Women’s Leadership and Economic E…
Families on the Move: Welcoming Children at the U.S. Border
On May 15 and 16, just a few days after the expiration of Title 42, a Save the Children staffer had the privilege of visiting our work along the western end of the southern U.S. bo…
Child Labor Is on the Rise – Help Us Give Children a Better Future
Every child deserves a future. We are proud to work with families, communities, governments, and partners to prevent child labor and we call on everyone to join us in this effort.…
Our Favorite Children's Books
Discover diverse children's reading lists from Save the Children. Explore our favorite subjects, including Black history, gender equality and more.
Reflections from Colombia
As I reflect on the people I recently met and the communities I was privileged to visit in Colombia with four of our committed donors.
Solving the Health Equity Challenge? No One Can Do It Alone.
All children deserve a healthy start in life, yet lifesaving healthcare still isn’t reaching those most in need.