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
Early Education for Girls
A sullen young girl in Egypt – surrounded by negativity – wants to achieve more than her mother or sister. She wants an education.
Summer Camp Gets a Virtual Boost
Save the Children helps children across America continue learning during summer vacation. Read more about how virtual SummerBoost prevents learning loss.
Here’s How Your Donations Help Feed America’s Kids During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Learn about the ways donations are helping to provide food and books to children in Tennessee who are out of school due to Coronavirus.
How Harmful Gender Norms Create an Unequal World for Children
Gender norms can cause harm and impact millions of girls and boys around the world, denying them basic human rights like health, education, income equality and a life free of viole...
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.
Early Education for Girls
A sullen young girl in Egypt – surrounded by negativity – wants to achieve more than her mother or sister. She wants an education.
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