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.
To honor AAPI Heritage Month, Save the Children shares favorite children’s books that inspire young readers year-round.
Learn more about child hunger in America, where nearly 1 in 8 children are food insecure. Save the Children is making a difference and you can join us.
Save the Children works in Latin America to help children displaced by conflict and natural disasters. Donate to help children in Latin America.
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Save the Children staffers share their favorite books that inspire this month all year round.
Conflict in Syria has forced 2.1 children out of school. Then coronavirus struck. Learn how students attending Save the Children’s temporary learning spaces in Idlib are able to keep learning remotely.
Save the Children experts share weekly schedules to plan day-by-day activities for at home children who are out of school due to coronavirus.
Looking for free educational websites and apps for kids this holiday season? Explore trusted learning resources for preschool and elementary children—and help support access to education for kids in need before year-end.
Discover simple, fun ways to read and bond with your child. Learn the S.H.A.R.E. steps for babies and toddlers and R.E.A.D. tips for school-age children.
Our experts share ways to incorporate math into everyday routines while kids are home .
8-year-old Lee Arthur reads with Grandma Chestnut in the Save the Children room on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Mississippi. Lee Arthur has been participating in Save the Children’s Literacy Program for two years where he works with his Foster Grandparent. AmeriCorps seniors can volunteer with Save the Children, standing in as a “grandparent,” and reading together with children – before school and after school.
To celebrate Juneteenth and Black History, Save the Children shares our favorite children's books that inspire young readers this month all year round.
Discover National Read Across America Day on March 2, 2026 with Save the Children. Explore initiatives, stories, and ways to get involved in fostering a love for reading.
Save the Children’s education, health and aid programs fight hunger and help children in Guinea survive and thrive. Donate to help Guinea’s children now.
Save the Children helps children living in poverty in Liberia by providing nutrition and healthcare. Join us and donate to children in Liberia today.
Save the Children is proud to be Fiji’s leading child rights organization, working to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized children get what they deserve.
Join us on International Literacy Day on September 8, 2025, to ensure children around the world receive the education they deserve.
