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As the world’s leading expert on childhood, Save the Children works in more than 100 countries, including the United States. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.

Here, we spotlight the latest news stories from our teams around the world, the communities we serve and the children whose futures are brighter — all because of your commitment to our shared cause.

2023 Year in Review

2023 has been a big year for children globally. With your help, Save the Children is working to build a better future for children across the world - a future they deserve.

Statement: Save the Children Welcomes Temporary Truce and Hostage Release

The release of several women and children hostages is welcome and long overdue news.

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5 Ways Children are Impacted by the Gaza Israel Crisis

The conflict in Gaza and Israel is deeply alarming with horrendous consequences for children. Here are 5 ways in which children caught up in the Gaza and Israel crisis are being im...

An ariel view of damage caused by an airstrike in Gaza.

What the Humanitarian Pause Means for Gaza

There will be daily 4-hour humanitarian pauses from fighting in northern Gaza. Here’s why that isn’t enough.

In Gaza, a boy faces a pile of rubble from buildings destroyed by the ongoing conflict.

A Warning on Gaza from a Humanitarian Worker

An op-ed on Gaza by Gloria Donate, Director of Program Development at Save the Children: We need an immediate ceasefire to stop the horrific loss of civilian life.

A students in through Save the Children's Young Women's Leadership & Economic Empowerment Program (LEEP) in Ethiopia. holds a tire.

She Means Business: A Young Woman’s Story of Economic Empowerment in Ethiopia

Hello, everyone! My name is Tsion, and I want to share with you the incredible journey I've had through Save the Children's Young Women's Leadership & Economic Empowerment Program ...

A little girl in a pink jacket smiles while looking away from the camera.

Breaking Down Barriers to Work for Youth with Disabilities

As many as 220 million young people live with disabilities worldwide. Long-standing obstacles to employment force many to rely on family to help meet their basic needs.

In Gaza, buildings are destroyed after conflict.

Nana's Story: Life in Gaza During Times of Conflict

7-year-old Nana* and her father, a Save the Children staff member, share their story from Gaza.

Indonesia, child campaigners in Indonesia lead a march of children in Jakarta.

Nurturing the Future: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Tomorrow

The climate crisis is a children's rights crisis that children are experiencing right now. Around one billion children, roughly one in two worldwide, live in countries at extreme r...

USA, two little girls smile at the camera.

World Kindness Day

Join Save the Children in celebrating World Kindness Day 2023. Learn why kindness matters for children and how you can make a difference.

A pair of friends play and smile at a table in a classroom.

Important Holidays to That Teach Children About Humanity

Throughout the year, there are several holidays that not only encourage celebration but offer an opportunity to teach children about important issues impacting our world.

A young girl sits at a table and eats lunch.

The Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown Could Significantly Impact Children: Here's How

If Congress can’t pass final spending bills by November 17th, the government could still shut down... which would interrupt critical support for kids and families.

Kenya, a mother brings her 8-month-old twins to a Save the Children health check-up site

Supporting Health and Resilience in Turkana County, Kenya

In June I had the chance to host some Save the Children donors in Turkana County, Kenya.

Bangladesh, a family is reunited after a fire in Cox's Bazar

STAFF ACCOUNT: “The world must not turn its back on the one million Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar.”

The Rohingya refugee arrivals from 2017 have endured six years of disasters in the camps, including cyclones, floods and landslides.

Rwanda, a group of women pose at the Women Deliver conference

Insights from Women Deliver 2023 for Companies Ready to Act

Having recently returned from the Women Deliver conference in Kigali, Rwanda, I was struck by the similarities between the themes of this fun, technicolor treat of a film and the p...

Staff Account: The 20 Years After the First World Humanitarian Day

Sonia Khush, Save the Children’s Ukraine Country Director, recalls when the news broke that the Canal Hotel was bombed, claiming the lives of 22 people in the summer of 2003.

Sierra Leone, a Save the Children program director in Sierra Leone, leads “My Body. My Decision. My Rights,”

Global Conversations: Tackling Child Marriage

Dr. Modupe Taiwo, a Save the Children program director in Sierra Leone, leads “My Body. My Decision. My Rights,” a project funded by Global Affairs Canada to reduce and respond to ...

Children smile for a photo with their arms up, excited to play a game and sing a song.

T.J.Maxx's Summer Campaign is Happening Now

Today through Aug. 23, 2023, you can donate to Save the Children at the register at your local T.J.Maxx store. It’s easy, and it’s so very, very important.

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Save the Children and the Movie Barbie Are Helping Children Achieve Their Dreams

We’re partnering with the movie Barbie to help girls everywhere achieve their dreams! Meet four girls our programs are empowering — then, show your support for millions around the...

Ethiopia, a young woman holds a baby and smiles at the camera

Women Creating Change in Ethiopia, One Business at a Time

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 E...

California, a little boy plays with his toy truck and dump truck.

Families on the Move: Welcoming Children at the U.S. Border

On May 15 and 16, just a few days after the expiration of Title 42, a Save the Children staffer had the privilege of visiting our work along the western end of the southern U.S. bo...

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Our Favorite Children's Books

Discover diverse children's reading lists from Save the Children. Explore our favorite subjects, including Black history, gender equality and more.

In Indonesia, a young girl smiles while holding books.

Child Labor Is on the Rise – Help Us Give Children a Better Future

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....

Dada, 21, is a campaigner with the Look South Peace Group in Thailand’s deep south.

LGBTQI Children Around the World Celebrate and Love Who They Are This PRIDE Month

Save the Children is proud to amplify the actions of children and support them in calling for a fairer and more equal world in which the rights of LGBTQ+ children are respected and...

A school that was supported by Save the Children have been destroyed due to the ongoing fighting in Sudan.

A Family's Harrowing Experience Trapped in Sudan

It has been one month since the fighting started in Sudan but it feels like an eternity. I never thought I would be responding to a humanitarian emergency on this scale in my own c...

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Reflections from Colombia

As I reflect on the people I recently met and the communities I was privileged to visit in Colombia with four of our committed donors.

Bangladesh, Nurun Nahar Begum works as a paramedic in the Union Health and Family Welfare Center set up by the Union Parishad in the remote island of Nijum Dip in Hatiya, Noakhali district.

Solving the Health Equity Challenge? No One Can Do It Alone.

All children deserve a healthy start in life, yet lifesaving healthcare still isn’t reaching those most in need.

Jordan, children in Zaatari camp with Save the Children staff at a Polaroid workshop.

Why Children Need Protection in a Digital World

Children are entering the digital environment at a pace like we have never seen before. As a result, organizations like ours are rapidly evolving our approaches to make better use ...

A portrait of Save the Children founder Eglantyne Jebb.

Through the Ages, Women Make Things Happen

Now more than ever, the world needs the collective power of women to spur transformative change. Inspired and ready – like our bold founder a century ago – 100 Strong has stepped u...

A collection of book covers from children's books that celebrate Ramadan.

Children's Books that Celebrate Ramadan and Muslim Culture

These children's books, hand-picked by our staff, celebrate both Ramadan and Muslim culture — and make for excellent reads all year long!

Dr. Muhammad Hanif has been treating vulnerable children and families at a Basic Health Unit (BHU) in the flood affected district of Khairpur, in Sindh province, Pakistan.

Pakistan Floods Six Months On

The battle of last summer may be over, but the war from the devastating 2022 flooding is still on-going.

Turkey and Syria, toys buried in the rubble of destroyed buildings after earthquake.

After Devastating Earthquakes, Syrian Children Need Our Help to Piece Their Lives Back Together

After the earthquakes that struck both Türkiye and Syria on February 6 and killed over 50,000 people, millions of people are trying to piece their lives back together once again.

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5 Reasons to Read to Babies and Toddlers Every Day

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.

In Ukraine, a teenage girl arranges her makeup on a table in her a room she shares with her grandmother.

A Year in My Life: A Ukrainian Teenager Shares Her Story of Surviving War

A 16-year-old girl living in Western Ukraine shares her story of living through war, being apart from her parents and how the conflict has impacted her.

In Cambodia, a girl holds a stuffed animal while leaning against a piece of wood against the backdrop of storm-damaged homes.

The Top 5 Trends Driving Humanitarian Need in 2023

Sadly, these 5 global trends that are driving the greatest humanitarian needs for children in 2023—conflict, climate, critical funding gaps—are all quite familiar.

In Afghanistan, a female teachers stands in front of a room filled with girls and boys.

A teacher in Afghanistan shares what the ban on female aid workers means for woman and girls

Without our female staff, organizations like Save the Children cannot safely and effectively operate in Afghanistan. That’s because women and girls in our communities can only inte...

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A Guide to Help Bring Disability Inclusion to Your Home and Community.

In celebration of Disability Pride Month, we’re sharing this guide to help you bring disability inclusion to your home and community.

In Niger, a mother feeds her baby in a hospital

Children on the Brink: The Global Hunger Crisis

Greg Ramm, Head of the Department of Humanitarian Response at Save the Children, recently traveled to Burkina Faso. "I have seen centers like these before but it’s always shocking ...

Syria, a little girl in a colorful shirt, participates in a HEART activity at an Alternative Learning Center for Syrian refugees in Iraq.

HEART: Celebrating 10 Years

Seeing extensive research proving the power of art in learning and healing, Save the Children launched an arts-based psychosocial support program in 2012: Healing and Education thr...

In Afghanistan, two girls kneel on the floor and smile while participating in an educational program.

2022 Year in Review

2022 has been a big year for children globally. With your help, Save the Children is working to build a a better future for children across the world - a future they deserve.

In Niger, a baby who is being treated for malnutrition receives therapeutic food from a health center.

Children on the Brink: What We Must Do to Respond to the Global Hunger Crisis

I recently traveled to visit our programs in Burkina Faso where the hunger crisis is threatening the lives of children in a country already suffering from conflict and drought.

In Lebanon, A Save the Children worker talks with a young child outside near a building.

Beyond Lebanon’s Skyline

I am incredibly fortunate to work here as Country Director for Save the Children’s Lebanon program, but this good fortune is tempered by enormous challenges.

A child's drawing of a pair of hands holding up the earth.

Poems on Climate Change from Children Across the World

Poems on climate change written by kids including information provided by the 2022 climate change report.

Celebrating Juneteenth with Kids

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...

In Northern Uganda, a girl holds her hand up while learning in a classroom.

Confident, Brave and Resilient Women

Gender inequality is a human rights issue that continues to impact women and girls even after the adoption of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination again...

In Syria, a mother and daughter hold hands while looking out over a drought-ravaged landscape.

You Cannot Separate Children from Planet

Save the Children believes that every day is the perfect day to invest in our planet, with children and for children. But why?

In Vanatu, a child holds a silver fish in front of them.

Addressing the Climate Crisis

Learn more about how Save the Children is addressing the climate crisis, including our work to build context-specific and localized adaptation solutions to help countries and commu...

A girl wearing a red winter coat stands with her family after crossing the border from Ukraine.

Ukraine Women Share Their Stories from the Border

Women and children have been forced to leave Ukraine as fathers and husbands stay behind to fight. Read stories from mothers on the border seeking safety.

A girl stands in a classroom filled with toys and books designed for children who are recovering from the emotional impacts of conflict, like the war in Ukraine.

How to Discuss the Conflict in Ukraine with Children

Children may see and hear things about the crisis in Ukraine in the news, leading to feelings of uncertainty, anxiety and fear. Learn how to address their concerns.

In Afghanistan, a mother holds her baby while standing next to three of her daughters in front of a crumbling brick wall.

How Conflict in Afghanistan Impacts Women and Girls

The conflict in Afghanistan is having a disproportionate impact on Afghanistan women and Afghanistan girls. Hear from four women about their struggles in Afghanistan.

5 Tips for How to Talk to Children About School Shootings

Save the Children helps keep children safe in the U.S. and around the world. Tips from our experts can help protect children from shooters and other violence.

An illustration of a young Afghan refugee playing with blocks with a Save the Children staffer in a transit shelter.

What's It Like for Afghan Children Inside a U.S. Shelter

For the Afghan refugees who have made it here to the U.S., many are arriving utterly exhausted. Some children are arriving without their siblings. Some even arrive alone.

A group of children crouch in a circle, covering their faces with their hands.

Afghanistan Refugees: How to Help

Read the stories of Afghanistan refugees who had to flee their homes in a conflict-torn country. Find out how you can donate to help Afghanistan refugee children.

Two boys pose in an empty room. One sits on a couch, the other leans against it.

Beirut Explosion: One Year Later, One Family's Story

Children living in Beirut, Lebanon have endured a year of instability after a massive explosion plunged the city deeper into poverty. Read one family's story.

Syria, a young girl in a pink hoodie and pink headband looks at the camera

10 Humanitarian Crises to Know About Right Now

Save the Children is already working to identify 2023 humanitarian crises before they deteriorate and is working to protect children and to support their recovery.

A smiling girl holds up a poem written on red construction paper.

Poems About Coronavirus Written by Children

Read the short poems that children around to word wrote about life under lockdown. 5 children share their hopes, fears, and how the pandemic has changed their lives.

A young girl smiles shyly while standing in front of a landscape in Yemen.

Six Stories for Six Years of War in Yemen

Children living in Yemen have endured six years of conflict. Here are their stories of how the conflict has impacted their lives, education and futures.

In Vietnam, a girl stands near a river and holds a water bucket.

Gender Discrimination Causes Inequality Between Girls and Boys Around the World

Gender discrimination impacts millions of girls and boys around the world, denying them basic human rights like education, income equality, and a life free of violence.

An illustration of a father holding his young son in in his arms to comfort him.

How to Talk to Children About Terrorism

These tips can help you talk to children about terrorism and other scary situations.

11-year-old Anderson rests his head on his hands while sitting inside his home in El Salvador.

Healing the Wounds of Gang Violence in El Salvador

Save the Children is addressing the root causes of the U.S. border crisis through programs that focus on education and peace-building. Learn about our impact in El Salvador.

The cover of 10 children’s books that each depicts a black protagonist or shares an important message about celebrating black history.

19 Picture Books That Celebrate Black Children

To celebrate Black History Month, Save the Children staffers share their favorite children’s books that inspire young boys and girls this month all year round.

Maha, 13, is holding the lead to a camel, which carries a portable library on its back.

International Literacy Day

Today, children around the world are facing an unprecedented learning crisis. Join us on International Literacy Day, to ensure children around the world receive the education they...

8-year-old Aiyana reads a book quietly to her reading buddy Bianca, on Thursday, November 7, 2019 in the Save the Children classroom in Mississippi. Led during in-school and afterschool programs, Save the Children’s Guided Independent Reading Practice is intended for second and third grade students to boost literacy growth through independent reading, comprehension-building book talks and reading quizzes. Best of all, children select the books they want to read. "I like fiction books," Aiyana said. "Ones with animals are my favorite."

9 Children’s Books That Celebrate Gender Equality

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Save the Children shares children’s books that promote gender equality this month and all year round.

Two third-grade girls, Madison and Justine, smile in the school library at the Save the Children-sponsored afterschool literacy program. The program is held in their elementary school in West Virginia. Photo credit: Susan Warner/Save the Children, February 2015.

Books That Celebrate Latinx Characters

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Save the Children staffers share their favorite books that inspire this month all year round.

A mother holds the legs of her 13-month-old child who is severely malnourished. The baby was treated for malnutrition in a Save the Children supported clinic. After his treatment ended, he and his family got displaced as conflict in their neighborhood escalated and it wasn’t safe to live there anymore. Photo credit: Mohammed Awadh / Save the Children, Oct 2018.

Children in Yemen Suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition

In Yemen, children are dying from starvation because of a lack of food due to the ongoing war. Children in Yemen suffering from malnutrition need help now.

Two children sit in a car holding up books.

10 Ways to Help Others in Your Community

Experts share tips for how to help others in your community.

Damion, left, and his younger brother Drason recieve prizes during a family engagement event while adhering to social distancing guidelines at a local elementary school parking lot on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Eastern Tennessee. Families gathered in the parking lot to play bingo by tuning into their local radio station from the comfort of their cars. Families who particpated in the event received essential learning materials, food, toys and games in the wake of coronavirus-related school closures.

Tips to Help Children Cope with Difficult Transitions

Our experts share tips on how to help children make difficult social transitions, like returning to school.

A group of first grade students hold up favorite books in their classroom in Kentucky.

Read Across America Day

Read Across America Day is a perfect opportunity to spotlight Save the Children’s work across rural America to help children learn to read.

What Is Malnutrition and How Does it Affect Children?

Learn what causes malnutrition in children. Malnutrition can occur in children of all ages, but young children are the most vulnerable.

A young girl sits pensively at a desk in a classroom in Tennessee.

Tips for Talking with Children About Racism and Social Justice

Experts share tips for how to talk about racism and social justice with children. Help to guide the conversation or to help kids understand what is happening in America now.

Mamta, age 10, wearing a simple red and blue dress and a serious expression, stands outside her family home in Nepal, worrying about child marriage.

Child Marriage: A Violation of Child Rights

Child marriage represents the devastating end of childhood for 40 million girls worldwide. Get the facts and join Save the Children to end child marriage.

Two young siblings sit together in a tent in a refugee camp in Syria.

Asylum Seekers, Migrants and Immigrants and Refugees: Who Are They?

Learn about the differences between asylum seekers, migrants, child refugees and immigrants. Get the facts and join Save the Children to help children and families on the move.

A young Syrian refugee child is photographed standing outside alone.

Syrian Refugee Children Stories : Life as a Refugee

Read the stories of Syrian children who had to flee their homes in a war-torn country. Find out how you can donate to help Syrian refugee children.

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