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About Our Work

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.
 In the Developing World
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We ensure that children can survive and thrive, and that their families and communities have the resources, and skills to enable them to do so.
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 In the United States
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Save the Children ensures that children in need participate in quality literacy, nutrition and physical activity programs.
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 In Emergencies and Crisis
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Save the Children works for and with children at risk of hunger and malnutrition and those affected by natural disaster, war and conflict.
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 In Sponsorship
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Support from our sponsors helps us develop programs from early childhood through adolescence for children.
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An Organization You Can Trust
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In fiscal year 2008, 92 percent of all expenditures went to program services. That percentage is an average for all of Save the Children's programs worldwide: the percentage spent on any particular program may vary.
In fiscal year 2008, 92 percent of all expenditures went to program services. That percentage is an average for all of Save the Children's programs worldwide; the percentage spent on in any particular program may vary. Program Services 92%, Management & General: 4%, Fundraising: 4%.
Save the Children has been recognized by the following institutions for financial & organizational accountability:
Save the Children has been a trusted charitable organization for over 75 years. View our charitable ratings by Charity Navigator and BBB Wise Giving Alliance for financial and organizational accountability. Save the Children has been a trusted charitable organization for over 75 years. View our charitable ratings by Charity Navigator and BBB Wise Giving Alliance for financial and organizational accountability.
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Save the Children Federation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) organization. Gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.
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