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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.
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Polio Vaccination in Gaza: Four Things to Know
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.
MPOX: Five Ways Children are More at Risk
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 b…
The Rossetti Brothers Pickleball Rally for Charity
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 Rosset…
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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…
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.
Catalyzing Change: Creating Work Opportunities for the Next Generation
Macroeconomic, social, geopolitical, climate, consumer and technological forces are affecting the way we all work. Leaders across industries are exploring new ways to help people b…
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 E…
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.
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.
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 extr…
Celebrate World Kindness Day 2024
Join Save the Children in celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day 2024! Be a part of making a positive impact and spreading kindness for a brighter future.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…