Investment in employer-led apprenticeships comes as 1.2 billion young people in developing countries prepare to reach working age over the next decade.
Save the Children has submitted detailed comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on proposed changes to Head Start, urging the agency preserve standards, services and programs.
The SEED act grants early childhood educators the opportunity to finally claim the same federal tax deduction for out-of-pocket classroom expenses that K-12 educators have had access to since 2002.
Haze from wildfires across Indonesia, intensified by El Niño-driven dry conditions, is spreading across Southeast Asia.
All 1.5 million school-aged children in the occupied Palestinian territory are unable to access a safe and quality education for a fourth consecutive academic year.
As the world marks International Literacy Day, today Save the Children launched Learn Without Limits – a national movement working to ensure every child can read by grade three and build the skills needed for academic and lifelong success.
Children in Rural Communities More Likely to Experience Poverty, Food Insecurity, Lower Reading Achievement.
At Save the Children, we know that to achieve progress for all kids, inclusion cannot be an afterthought—it must be embedded in the design, delivery, and evaluation of our programs.
Children’s books written by, for, and about people in Vanuatu are being delivered to children across the country, and horses are helping to get those books to families in the most remote locations.
More than 230,000 children in Mozambique have had their education disrupted this year after the worst flooding in decades damaged hundreds of schools, homes, and roads. With months remaining in the cyclone season, support for education in affected areas is urgent, according to Save the Children.
This Giving Tuesday, Penguin Random House is celebrating 10 years of partnership with Save the Children through a multiyear book donation of one million books.
Fortunately, for policymakers, government officials and the millions of vulnerable children and their families in the throes everyday worldwide, education is perhaps the most powerful antidote to eliminating the scourge of poverty.
When parents and caregivers guide and support their child’s transition to school, children feel respected, loved and nurtured, which helps them make a successful adjustment. Here are 5 ways parents and caregivers can help make that transition a smooth one.
Interested in your child attending a Save the Children Head Start program? We offer programs in 6 states. Apply now and fill out a Head Start application!
Save the Children stands in solidarity with the Black community, people of color and all those suffering the racism that pervades our world today. Read our statement on racial injustice.
Save the Children provides emergency relief and vital programs for girls and boys in Vanuatu. Learn more and find out how you can help.
Poverty in Libya is a serious issue. Save the Children helps Libyan girls and boys living in poverty. Donate to help children in Libya today.
Children were the hardest hit in the Japanese Tsunami. Help us respond to future emergencies and disasters by donating to our Children's Emergency Fund.
Learn how Head Start provides early education, health care, and family support for children ages 0–5, and how you can help advocate for this vital program.
Tatiana at a Elementary School in Washington
Together with partners, Save the Children works to bring early education to hundreds of communities across rural America.
Join Save the Children in celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day 2026! Be a part of making a positive impact and spreading kindness for a brighter future.
International Day of Education is January 24, 2026. Learn why education matters, how it protects children, and how you can take action with Save the Children.
Discover the joy of learning and reading on International Day of Education with Take Your Child to the Library Day on February 3, 2025. Learn more here.
Every child deserves a future. We are proud to work with families, communities, governments, and partners to prevent child labor and we call on everyone to join us in this effort.
Discover diverse children's reading lists from Save the Children. Explore our favorite subjects, including Black history, Asian Pacific American heritage and more.
Amal*, sits in the entrance of her family's tent in Syria
This year in celebration of World Refugee Day, our staff has hand-picked children's books that highlight the refugee experience.
These children's books from our Ramadan reading list help your kids celebrate Ramadan, Muslim culture and make wonderful reads throughout the entire year!
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.
Save the Children is dedicated to making sure children can use the internet safely in ways that contribute to their participation and well-being.
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 here.
