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.
A powerful earthquake has devastated communities across Myanmar. Save the Children is responding with lifesaving support for children and families in crisis. Learn how to help and donate.
As we approach the end of the year it is a fitting time to reflect on Save the Children’s (SC) progress towards localization and equitable partnerships.
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.
The child care crisis in America is a pressing issue affecting millions of families, particularly those in rural and underserved areas.
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.
Children need the chance to go to school, especially in the midst of crisis. Survey results tells us children rank education as a top priority—and we must listen.
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.
For kids living in poverty, childhood isn’t fair. Children across rural America are missing out on early learning opportunities. Learn more.
Save the Children helps children living in poverty in Laos. Donate today to help meet Laos's children’s urgent nutrition, education and medical needs.
Save the Children provides assistance through health and educational programs to starving children in Yemen. Donate to children in Yemen today.
Save the Children provides emergency relief and vital programs for girls and boys in Vanuatu. Learn more and find out how you can help.
Save the Children supports children in rural communities across the United States. We invest in early education programs and get children back to the classroom after a disaster strikes.
Save the Children helps girls and boys living in poverty in Uganda. Help Ugandan children fight against the food crisis by providing emergency relief today.
Save the Children helps children living in poverty in South Sudan to improve their health and quality of life. Help children in South Sudan today.
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.
Save the Children provides children in India with nutrition, healthcare, and education. Join us to help give children a strong start to life.
Save the Children helps girls and boys living in poverty in Haiti. Join us to give children the healthcare and nutrition they need right now.
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.
Donate to help children affected by the war in Ukraine. Donate to Save the Children to provide emergency aid, mental health support, education and protection for families in crisis.
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.
During my recent travels to the Sidama and Oromia regions of Ethiopia, I had the privilege of speaking with graduates of Save the Children’s Young Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment Program (LEEP) Academies.
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 South America to help every child survive and grow up healthy so they can thrive.
Save the Children works in North America to help children impacted by natural disasters, rural poverty and violence.
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.
Since 1982, Save the Children has worked with Cambodia’s government to address education and child-related issues.
Children across America are dropping out of high school at alarming rates—but not every county has the same high school drop-out rate. Learn how states rank.
Experts share tips for how to talk to children about racism and social justice. These tips will help to guide the conversation and help kids understand what is happening in America now.
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 tips on how to help children make difficult social transitions, like returning to in-person school.
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 helps children living in poverty and affected by violence. Donate today to help Colombian children receive the protection, healthcare and education they need.
Save the Children helps boys and girls living in poverty in Armenia. Donate today to help Armenian children receive the nutrition and education they need.
Save the Children helps children living in poverty in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Donate today to help children in Bosnia & Herzegovina receive the nutrition and education they need.
Save the Children's education and child protection programs help children learn, develop and receive a quality education from childhood through young adulthood, and protect children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence in all regions of the world. Learn More
Save the Children has been working in Pakistan for the last 25 years, assisting children and families in the aftermath of emergencies.
Save the Children helps girls and boys living in poverty in Jordan. Donate to children in Jordan to give them the nutrition and education they need.
Save the Children helps girls and boys living in poverty in Iraq. Donate today to give children the nutrition and education they need.
Learn what’s happening in Lebanon, how children are affected, and how you can help families facing displacement, hunger, and rising costs.Over 1 million children in Lebanon urgently need aid. Donate now to provide food, medical supplies and shelter.
Save the Children helps girls and boys living in poverty in Egypt. Donate today to give children the healthcare, nutrition and education they need.
