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Latest News & Featured Stories
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
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Instead of learning in school, Gaza's children are forced to learn how to survive bombs and hunger
Across the Gaza Strip, hundreds of teachers have been killed and about 75% of schools, colleges, and universities have been completely destroyed or damaged.
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Nana's Story: Life in Gaza During Times of Conflict
7-year-old Nana* and her father, a Save the Children staff member, share their story from Gaza.
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Important Holidays to That Teach Children About Humanity
Throughout the year, there are several holidays that not only encourage celebration but offer an opportunity to teach children about important issues impacting our world.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Celebrating Juneteenth with Kids
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…
Confident, Brave and Resilient Women
Gender inequality is a human rights issue that continues to impact women and girls even after the adoption of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination again…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.