Save the Children
For over 100 years, Save the Children advanced children’s rights around the world. We do whatever it takes every day and in times of crisis — to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We strive to ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard— transforming their lives and the future we share. Because we believe every girl and boy has the right to survive and thrive.
From Signs of Malnutrition to Hope: Nadira’s Path to Recovery in Syria
From Signs of Malnutrition to Hope: Nadira’s Path to Recovery in Syria
“It’s not just my little sister who is hungry but all my other siblings as well. We wait for our mother to come home from work to feed us. Sometimes we eat and sometimes we remain hungry” – Asha*, 7 years old, Nadira’s* sister.
This is the reality of Nadira’s family, who live in a displacement camp in Northwest Syria.
Growing Futures for Girls in Nepal
Growing Futures for Girls in Nepal
Mamata*, a 13-year-old with aspirations of becoming a social worker, lives in a close-knit farming community in Nepal. Her mother, Devkala*, is the resilient chairperson of her all-women farming group, steering the village through challenges such as floods, food uncertainty, and a history of child marriage.
WHAT WE DO FOR CHILDREN
Emergency
When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children survive, and that their right to learn, play and enjoy a childhood is protected, no matter what is going on around them.
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Health
Every 6 seconds a child dies from a preventable illness or disease. From pre-pregnancy through to early childhood, we are committed to providing health and nutrition programs in the world’s poorest and most fragile communities to save children's lives and ensure they grow up healthy.
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Education
Millions of children are being robbed of an education because of who they are or where they live. Education improves life-long health, income and prospects. We work to ensure every child receives a quality education and gains the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.
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Protection
Too many children around the world live in danger. We are there for vulnerable children, keeping them safe from harm whether they are living on the streets, in refugee camps, or in institutions. We also work to change national and international policies on child protection.
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Gender Equality
Gender equality is a basic right for all people, including children. We are committed to addressing gender-based discrimination and promoting gender equality through our programs so children in all regions of the world can attain their equal right to survival, protection, development and participation.
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Reconciliation
We recognize that not all children’s rights are equally realized in Canada, and those most deprived of their rights are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children. That’s why we are focusing our programs in Canada on reconciliation through a child-centred approach.
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