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Preparing for Emergencies

Save the Children has learned that one of the best ways to save lives in an emergency is to be prepared. The agency works at the country and regional level to build local capacity to collect and analyze information, identify opportunities to reduce vulnerability to disasters, and plan effectively before disaster strikes. At the time of a disaster, prepositioned supplies combined with robust and well-trained staff, enable responders to reach a greater number of affected people with timely and appropriate relief. As history has demonstrated, this critical planning and risk mitigation can dramatically reduce the negative impact of disasters.

 

Read more about how Save the Children's emergency preparedness programs save lives.

Global Disaster Trends

Building Resiliency and Response Capacity

Emergency Responders

Preparedness at Work

Empowering Children

 

 

 

Through our programs, Save the Children can achieve so much for so little. In our recent response to the deadly cyclone in Myanmar we were able to:

 

A hygiene kit distributed after Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar
Provide hygiene kits containing soap, toothbrush, laundry detergent and more for only $15

 

A household kit distributed in Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis

Provide Household Kits with blankets, mosquito nets, plastic sheeting, brooms, mattresses, candles and more for only $75

While these are examples of how your donation could help, your generous gift will be used to support all of Save the Children's emergency preparedness and response efforts.

Save the Children's ability to respond quickly to emergencies around the world where significant numbers of children are at risk greatly depends on our available resources. By contributing to the Children's Emergency Fund, you enable us to prepare for and respond immediately to children and families who urgently need our help when disasters strike.

Donate to the Children's Emergency Fund

 

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