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.
Stories that Inspire
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 are the stories from our teams on the ground, the communities we serve and the children whose futures are brighter — all because of your commitment to our shared cause.
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The Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: Facts, FAQs and How to Help
Long-standing tension between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopia's central government is at the root of the escalating conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. L...
Why Are Unaccompanied Children Traveling to the Border?
The number of unaccompanied children taken into border authority custody after crossing the southern border grows dramatically by the day. Learn why.
Inspiring Children's Stories from Yemen
Suhaib’s Story: Conflict and Covid-19 Keeps Yemen’s Children Out of School
Years of conflict in Yemen has kept children out of school, and COVID-19 is only making the situation worse. Read Suhaib's* story to learn more.
In Yemen, More Than Two Million Children Like Hanan* Do Not Have Enough to Eat
In Yemen, children are getting the worst possible start to life due to malnutrition. Learn how your help this holiday can make a difference.
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.
Featured Stories About Education
How Learning Loss Due to COVID Is Impacting America’s Kids
Learning loss is among the biggest impacts of COVID-19 on children in America. At least 1 in 4 children lacks the tools they need for remote learning during COVID.
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...
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.
How Learning Loss Due to COVID Is Impacting America’s Kids
Learning loss is among the biggest impacts of COVID-19 on children in America. At least 1 in 4 children lacks the tools they need for remote learning during COVID.
5 Ways to Help Others This Holiday During COVID
If you're looking for ways to help during the holidays, we have easy suggestions. Get ideas for how to donate everything—from your time to your voice—this holiday.
Typhoon Molave Strikes Vietnam Triggering Landslides and Putting 2.5 Million Children at Risk
Typhoon Molave struck Vietnam during a month of record-breaking floods, putting 2.5 million children in Vietnam at risk. Learn how to help.
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