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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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Poems on Climate Change from Children Across the World

Poems on climate change written by kids including information provided by the 2022 climate change report.

Juneteenth 2024

Save the Children encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their children about the history of race in America, on Juneteenth and on every day. Get helpful tips and resources…

How Conflict in Afghanistan Impacts Women and Girls

The conflict in Afghanistan is having a disproportionate impact on Afghanistan women and Afghanistan girls. Hear from four women about their struggles in Afghanistan.

What's It Like for Afghan Children Inside a U.S. Shelter

For the Afghan refugees who have made it here to the U.S., many are arriving utterly exhausted. Some children are arriving without their siblings. Some even arrive alone.

Afghanistan Refugees: How to Help

The Pakistan deportation drive has triggered an outflow of Afghan refugees seeking safety. Learn how to help thousands of displaced Afghanistan refugees.

Beirut Explosion: One Year Later, One Family's Story

Children living in Beirut, Lebanon have endured a year of instability after a massive explosion plunged the city deeper into poverty. Read one family's story.

Poems About Coronavirus Written by Children

Read the short poems that children around to word wrote about life under lockdown. 5 children share their hopes, fears, and how the pandemic has changed their lives.

Six Stories for Six Years of War in Yemen

Children living in Yemen have endured six years of conflict. Here are their stories of how the conflict has impacted their lives, education and futures.

5 Ways to Help Others This Holiday

If you're looking for ways to help during the holidays, we have easy suggestions. Get ideas for how to donate everything—from your time to your voice—this holiday.

Healing the Wounds of Gang Violence in El Salvador

Save the Children is addressing the root causes of the U.S. border crisis through programs that focus on education and peace-building. Learn about our impact in El Salvador.

Books That Celebrate Latinx Characters

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Save the Children staffers share their favorite books that inspire this month all year round.

Tips for Talking with Children About Racism and Social Justice

Experts share tips for how to talk about racism and social justice with children. Help to guide the conversation or to help kids understand what is happening in America now.

Asylum Seekers, Migrants and Immigrants and Refugees: Who Are They?

Learn about the differences between asylum seekers, migrants, child refugees and immigrants. Get the facts and join Save the Children to help children and families on the move.

Child Marriage: A Violation of Child Rights

Child marriage represents the devastating end of childhood for 40 million girls worldwide. Get the facts and join Save the Children to end child marriage.