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.

  • HELP FIGHT HUNGER

    By donating today, you can help provide essential food and supplies to families in need, ensuring they receive the support necessary to survive.

  • Ceasefire in Gaza: What’s next for children?

    More than 17,818. That is the number of Gaza’s 1.1 million children that have been killed in the violence over the past 15 months.

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    We work on the frontline of crises, saving children’s lives around the world. Read our latest news about our work and the crises affecting children around the world.

Shop Gifts of Joy

Shop Gifts of Joy

When you give Gifts of Joy, you bring hope, practical help and lasting change to children in crisis.

A turning point for Syria: a future we owe to Syrian children

A turning point for Syria: a future we owe to Syrian children

It is impossible to fully describe the whirlwind of emotions we Syrians have felt these past few weeks, which mark a heart-stopping turning point after nearly 14 years of relentless conflict.

WHAT WE DO FOR CHILDREN

Emergency

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

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

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

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

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

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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