From Emergency Response to Long-Term Recovery
Save the Children does whatever it takes to be there for children in crisis – as we have for every major humanitarian crisis since World War I. We work with communities to prepare for and mitigate the impact of disasters. We partner with governments and local organizations to provide immediate assistance when an emergency hits. In 2024, together, we responded to 112 emergency situations. Through our Children’s Emergency Fund, we reached 23.8 million people – across 71 countries. Learn more about our history of emergency response.
Our International Emergency Responses
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Current Ebola Outbreak in DRC
Ebola cases are currently being reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where an outbreak was officially declared in May 2026. The virus is spreading in a complex humanitarian environment, putting children and families at significant risk. LEARN MORE
A young boy from Lebanon stands outside a tent in a displacement camp in Syria where refugee families have fled conflict.
Middle East Crisis
Save the Children is responding urgently to protect children and support families caught in the crisis. LEARN MORE
Gaza and Israel Conflict
What's happening in Gaza and Israel right now is horrifying. Gaza is now the deadliest place for civilians in the world. The only way for civilian lives to be protected and for adequate humanitarian assistance to be provided is for the fighting to stop. LEARN MORE
The Global Hunger Crisis
As conflicts escalate, the climate crisis deepens and global inequality widens, more and more children face the ever-growing threat of hunger. LEARN MORE
Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis
As the United States begins welcoming newly arriving Afghan refugees, Save the Children has mobilized to meet their most urgent needs. We stand committed to the Afghan people and our commitment to stay and deliver in Afghanistan, where we've been working since 1976. LEARN MORE
Syrian Humanitarian Crisis
Syria has been a living nightmare for children and families tormented by years of war and unimaginable hardship. As millions flee for their lives, your help is desperately needed. LEARN ABOUT SYRIAN REFUGEES
Rohingya Refugee Crisis
In 2017, violence in Myanmar led to the fastest moving exodus of people – the Rohingya people – since the Rwandan genocide. Amid a global pandemic, nearly one million people remain stranded in Cox's Bazar, the largest refugee camp in the world. We are working to treat COVID-19 cases and support the basic human rights of Rohingya families. LEARN MORE
Our U.S. Emergency Responses
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Washington Floods
Save the Children, together with partners, is continuing its emergency response across Washington state, including support for Indigenous communities. LEARN MORE
Save the Children is partnering with the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles, which will distribute stipends and vouchers to 100 childcare providers impacted by the wildfires. These stipends are designed to help impacted childcare facilities rebuild and reopen as quickly as possible, restoring childcare services in the community.
L.A. Wildfires
The devastating 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires upended child care for thousands of families – and left many children carrying the heavy emotional toll of watching their communities torn apart. LEARN MORE
Historical Emergencies
From our very beginnings, Save the Children has made it our mission to save the lives of boys and girls in danger around the world. In times of crisis, we’re always among the first to respond, working to keep children safe and helping families rebuild their lives. VIEW PAST EMERGENCIES