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For the classroom

Looking for fun ways of helping children and young people learn and make a difference for other children?

We’ve got all the fundraising activities, classroom resources, and campaigning opportunities you’re looking for.

Fundraising in schools

Children and young people can make a massive difference by raising money for Save the Children. Simply click on one of the activities below or e-mail the schools team: schools@savethechildren.org.uk

Schools Wish List

Family food basket from the Wish List for Schools Harvest range.
It’s more than a present, it’s a future. Take a look at the exciting range of gifts in our Wish List for schools.

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Friendship Funday

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Celebrate the value of friendship in your school and change children's lives for the better. 

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Emergency Network

Thomas, 1, has his arm circumference measured as part the MUAC test at Tulla Health Center in Tulla sub-city, Southern Ethiopia.
The Emergency Network, offering pupils the chance to understand and respond to emergencies.

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Fundraising Enterprise Initiative

Save the Children supporters at The World Can't Wait rally on 2nd June 2007.
Set up your own Save the Children Student Enterprise group

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Young people campaigning

Young people's views should be listened to and taken seriously. If they are outraged by the situation faced by millions of children around the world, then we encourage them to act for change.

Check out our young campaigners page for ideas and information to help young people get their voices heard - at schools, in their community or by governments.

Child labour - find out more with 'Eye to Eye'

'Eye to Eye with child labour' is an educational project for secondary schools run by Save the Children in the UK and Spain, and funded by the European Union. Eye to Eye’s main aim is to develop, in collaboration with secondary school teachers, engaging and participatory classroom resources on the various issues connected to child labour. Visit Eye to Eye now or take a look at some sample activities.

Conflict Children campaignConflict Children campaign

Millions of children around the world are affected by conflict. It is estimated that 200,000-300,000 children in more than 20 countries become direct participants in war. We call them child soldiers.

First News, DFID and Save the Children have launched the Conflct Children campaign for schools. Learn more about the Conflict Children campaign.

Education resources

Our educational resources help children and young people in formal and informal educational settings learn about what it means to be a global citizen. You can search our resources to find activities based on many different issues, including: children's rights, international development, global citizenship and child participation.