Children may see and hear things about escalating conflicts in the news, leading to feelings of anxiety and fear. A child protection expert shares tips on how to address their concerns.
As families file taxes, new child-focused tax credits offer relief, boost child care access and create new opportunities for America’s children.
Hayah*, 11, and her mother, Amal* fled the war in Gaza. In Cairo, with support from Save the Children, Amal founded Threads of Hope. This embroidery initiative provides displaced women with a safe space, routine and income while preserving Palestinian heritage.
2025 has been a monumental year for children around the world. Thanks to your support, Save the Children has worked tirelessly to create a brighter future for children everywhere—a future they truly deserve.
Nearly 90% of Gaza’s population has been displaced. One mother shares her two-year journey through loss, survival, and the fight to protect her child.
For World Humanitarian Day 2025, Justin* shares his powerful story of survival, resilience and commitment to ending suffering as an aid worker in the DRC.
Concerned Youth Organization (CYO) is a youth-led organization (YLO) in M
Save the Children US President & Chief Executive Officer Janti Soeripto discusses what she saw during a program visit in to our partner, Project:Camp in Los Angeles.
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.
2024 has been a monumental year for children around the world. Thanks to your support, Save the Children has worked tirelessly to create a brighter future for children everywhere—a future they truly deserve.
The child care crisis in America is a pressing issue affecting millions of families, particularly those in rural and underserved areas.
Aid workers from several organizations caught up in a five-month siege of El Fasher in southwestern Sudan said the lack of services and escalating violence was making life harder by the day, calling for immediate action to protect those at risk. The aid workers describe their experiences of the brutality of the constant bombardment and dwindling access to food, clean water, medicine or healthcare after nearly 18 months of conflict in Sudan
With emergency supplies pre-positioned ahead of Hurricane Milton, Save the Children is equipped to help deliver critical, child-focused supplies to Florida kids and families who need them most– including diapers, wipes, hygiene kits and more.
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The conflict in Sudan has seen a major increase in intensity in recent weeks, with violence hitting a seven-month high in the country, with children on the frontline, said Save the Children. Violent incidents include airstrikes, artillery shelling, use of explosives and remote violence in multiple regions.
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World leaders convene on 22-23 September for the 2024 Summit of the Future in New York to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global challenges. Children from rural and poor families are increasingly being left behind in global development according to a new report by Save the Children.
Following the confirmed case of polio in Gaza, aid agencies and medical professionals joined forces to call urgently for a ceasefire to allow life-saving polio vaccinations to be administered to about 640,000 children.
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Nearly 500 unaccompanied and separated children have arrived in Blue Nile and Gedaref states in Sudan over six weeks as heavy fighting forces more people to flee for safety after 16 months of conflict, Save the Children said.
Children are particularly vulnerable to the new strain of the deadly mpox virus that is spreading globally after being declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization.
Localization isn’t a new concept – from the 2005 Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness to the Grand Bargain of 2016, localization has been a part of international dialogues on development and humanitarian assistance for decades.
Save the Children is the beneficiary of a unique fundraising event on August 17, 2024, when identical twin brothers, Angelo A. & Ettore Rossetti (collectively, "The Rossetti Brothers") will attempt to set a new Guinness World Records® title for the Longest Pickleball Volley Rally of 10,000 shots.
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.
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The number of children in Sudan seeking treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) has surged to unprecedented levels, with clinics overwhelmed and global experts on food security warning that parts of the country are in the worst possible phase of hunger
As the Paris Olympics 2024 begin, join us in celebrating the power of sports in children’s lives —and meet some future gold medalists!
The drone which Save the Children handed over to Himachal Pradesh authorities in northern India for aid delivery.
A drone that can deliver food, water, and medical supplies to hard-to-reach communities during a disaster, was handed over to local government officials this month in Himachal Pradesh, northern India by Save the Children.
There is an increasing trend of hospitals and schools being attacked during conflict, including a hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine as well as hospitals in Gaza, Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria.
In Yemen, children are getting the worst possible start to life due to malnutrition. Learn how your help this holiday can make a difference.
Children in Yemen are vulnerable to starvation. Learn how Save the Children is supporting the internally displaced people and affected communities.
Juan* shares his story about living in violent areas of El Salvador.
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.
Children account for 27% of all the human trafficking victims worldwide. Learn what you can do to help victims of child trafficking and exploitation.
For kids living in poverty, childhood isn’t fair. Children across rural America are missing out on early learning opportunities. Learn more.
Learn about how to volunteer with Save the Children. You can get involved by volunteering at events, joining our corporate partnerships and advocating for children.
Want to start a fundraiser? Raise funds for children by donating your birthday, running a race, or creating your own event. Get started today!
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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.
Baby Sara* was the first baby born at the health clinic in the IDP Reception Centre. Her mum, Asma arrived at an IDP Reception Centre in Gedaref after a roughly two-month long journey on foot from Sinja, the capital of Sennar State, while heavily pregnant. Asma left Sinja due to the escalation of attacks in the city in June 2024, which forced over 400,000 people to flee to Gedaref.
Donate to help children in Sudan facing hunger, displacement and conflict. Learn how your support provides life-saving aid to families in need.
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.
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.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, learn about Save the Children's work to provide mental health care for children and adolescents in distress.
Early education in America is an uphill battle that Save the Children is determined to conquer with your help. Learn how you can make a difference today.
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.
Reading below grade-level at the start of second grade, Racer has been attending Save the Children’s in-school programming and is now reading at grade level
Designed for early learners in kindergarten through 6th grade, our programs help children who are facing academic challenges achieve their educational milestones.
Helping Children Learn and Thrive through Improved Health and Nutrition.
Save the Children's early childhood development prorgrams help American kids get ready for school, teaching them important preschool lessons.
Learn about Save the Children’s global programs in education as well as the work we do across rural America to help provide early learning opportunities to children.
Orphaned when his parents succumbed to AIDS, Save the Children is helping children like Paul* live with HIV and overcome his loss. See his story.
Save the Children works to fight HIV and AIDS in children around the world. Join us to help give boys and girls affected by HIV and AIDS a better life.
As temperatures soar across the world, extreme heat and global heatwaves are putting children’s health at risk.
Explore the heart-wrenching reality of famine and child hunger worldwide. Learn how Save the Children is making a difference and how you can join us.
Soraya Ali, Save the Children’s Global Media Manager - MENAEE. Soraya was in Gaza at the start of April, documenting the impact of the war on children, capturing the Save the Children response, and speaking to families impacted by the conflict.
Save the Children US President & Chief Executive Officer Janti Soeripto discusses what she saw and the need for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access.
Months of conflict have put the lives of at least one million children in Gaza at risk.
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A warmer-than-average winter and lack of snow are ominous signs of worsening climatic and drought conditions in Afghanistan, which is already suffering its worst drought in 30 years, five international NGOs warned today.
Across the Gaza Strip, hundreds of teachers have been killed and about 75% of schools, colleges, and universities have been completely destroyed or damaged.
