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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.
Featured News and Stories
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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Why Children Need Protection in a Digital World
Children are entering the digital environment at a pace like we have never seen before. As a result, organizations like ours are rapidly evolving our approaches to make better use…
Through the Ages, Women Make Things Happen
Now more than ever, the world needs the collective power of women to spur transformative change. Inspired and ready – like our bold founder a century ago – 100 Strong has stepped u…
Children's Books that Celebrate Ramadan and Muslim Culture
These children's books from our Ramadan reading list will not only help your kids celebrate Ramadan and Muslim culture, but they also make wonderful reads throughout the entir…
Pakistan Floods Six Months On
The battle of last summer may be over, but the war from the devastating 2022 flooding is still on-going.
After Devastating Earthquakes, Syrian Children Need Our Help to Piece Their Lives Back Together
After the earthquakes that struck both Türkiye and Syria on February 6 and killed over 50,000 people, millions of people are trying to piece their lives back together once again.
5 Reasons to Read to Babies and Toddlers Every Day
Our experts explain why it's crucial that caregivers read to babies and toddlers every day. Learn why and how to develop at-home habits that support reading at home.
A Year in My Life: A Ukrainian Teenager Shares Her Story of Surviving War
A 16-year-old girl living in Western Ukraine shares her story of living through war, being apart from her parents and how the conflict has impacted her.
The Top 5 Trends Driving Humanitarian Need in 2023
Sadly, these 5 global trends that are driving the greatest humanitarian needs for children in 2023—conflict, climate, critical funding gaps—are all quite familiar.
A teacher in Afghanistan shares what the ban on female aid workers means for woman and girls
Without our female staff, organizations like Save the Children cannot safely and effectively operate in Afghanistan. That’s because women and girls in our communities can only inte…
A Guide to Help Bring Disability Inclusion to Your Home and Community.
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, we’re sharing this guide to help you bring disability inclusion to your home and community.
Children on the Brink: The Global Hunger Crisis
Greg Ramm, Head of the Department of Humanitarian Response at Save the Children, recently traveled to Burkina Faso. "I have seen centers like these before but it’s always shoc…
2022 Year in Review
2022 has been a big year for children globally. With your help, Save the Children is working to build a a better future for children across the world - a future they deserve.
Ukraine Women Share Their Stories from the Border
Women and children have been forced to leave Ukraine as fathers and husbands stay behind to fight. Read stories from mothers on the border seeking safety.
Children on the Brink: What We Must Do to Respond to the Global Hunger Crisis
I recently traveled to visit our programs in Burkina Faso where the hunger crisis is threatening the lives of children in a country already suffering from conflict and drought.
Syrian Refugee Children Stories : Life as a Refugee
Read the stories of Syrian children who had to flee their homes in a war-torn country. Find out how you can donate to help Syrian refugee children.