What We Do

Save the Children Canada has been working for over 87 years both in Canada and overseas to bring immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives through the realization of their rights. Save the Children Canada is a non-political, non-religious organization committed to long-term development at the grassroots level through partnerships with local communities, government bodies and international organizations.

Save the Children Canada is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance.With 28 members and operational programs in over 120 countries, the Alliance is the world's largest global movement for children.

What We Do

We develop projects, which bring about long-term sustainable improvements and development to benefit children
We deliver immediate relief and assistance to families affected by emergency situations, such as conflict and natural disaster
We speak out for and on behalf of children- to make others take action and to bring about significant change to the lives of children around the world
We include children in the development of our programs. Save the Children firmly believes that children and young people must be active participants in the design and implementation of programs and policies that impact on their lives, as they are best placed to tell the world about their needs.

Areas of Expertise

Save the Children Canada helps children with programs which address these issues:
Child Rights and Child Participation, HIV and AIDS, Exploitation and Abuse, Emergencies, and Education. You'll find much more info about each of these areas by clicking on the headings on the left side of this page.
Our specific areas of expertise include sexual exploitation of children, child labour, child trafficking, street children, gender discrimination and the promotion of the girl child, food security, education for children in countries affected by armed conflict, and emergencies.