Emergencies
Every year more than 60 million children are caught up in emergencies. We respond quickly to their immediate needs.
Save the Children is currently responding to emergencies in more than 20 countries around the world.
Cyclone Aila
Cyclone Aila hit the south-western coast of Bangladesh and West Bengal in India on 25 May, affecting millions of people. Thousands of people are now homeless and in need of the most basic supplies. We're responding, delivering vital supplies to those who need it most.
Pakistan conflict
The conflict in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province has forced more than 2 millon children and adults from their homes. They're now living in overcrowded conditions where illnesses easily spread. We're providing healthcare, distributing essential items to families and working to keep children safe.
Sri Lanka
Even though the conflict between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has ended, thousands of children and their families who fled their homes in northern Sri Lanka are still in desperate need of help. We're acting now, delivering life-saving aid and working to keep children safe.
Kenya food crisis
This year, an estimated 10 million Kenyans don’t have enough to eat. They’re facing a food crisis, and children will be the worst affected.
Italy earthquake
The earthquake has made thousands of families homeless and turned the lives of children upside down. We're providing places for children to play, as well as helping to keep them safe.
Gaza conflict
Children and their families are facing a humanitarian crisis. Getting access to food, clean water and healthcare is incredibly difficult for families. We're there, getting urgent supplies to people who are trying to rebuild their lives.
Zimbabwe food crisis
The country is on the brink of collapse. Over half the population needs urgent food aid. We're providing thousands of families and children in Zimbabwe with vital supplies.
World food crisis
Climate change
Success in Swaziland
India photo story
Children’s Emergency Fund
By having the funds already in place before emergencies hit, we've been able to respond quickly to emergencies all over the world. Albania, Afghanistan, India and Niger are just some of the countries where the fund has saved lives. Support our Children's Emergency Fund.
Child Protection Trainee Scheme
Do you want to work in child protection? Recruitment for 8 trainees will launch on Tuesday 5 May 2009 and the closing date for applications is 24 May 2009. The start date for the Child Protection Trainee Scheme (CPTS) is 19 October 2009. To apply for the 2009 CPTS, go to our jobs page. You can also read about the experiences of one of our previous trainees.
Latest emergency news
- Friday 19 June 2009 Number of people uprooted by conflict at all time high
- The number of people driven from their homes but still living within the borders of their own country reached a historical high of around 26 million worldwide at the end of 2008, according to new figures published by the UN’s refugee agency, the UNHCR.
- Friday 29 May 2009 Low death toll masks true extent of Indian cyclone
- The true death toll and damage caused by Cyclone Aila in the Indian state of West Bengal could be a lot higher than reported. We fear that this could cause a drop in public support for appeals to help those affected by the cyclone, which struck on May 25.
- Thursday 28 May 2009 Save the Children races to help survivors of Cyclone Aila in Bangladesh and India
- Cyclone Aila has killed hundreds of people and caused widespread flooding and destruction to low-lying coastal areas in India and Bangladesh. We are preparing to provide clean water and daily essentials to affected children and their families.
- Tuesday 26 May 2009 Growing threat of disease outbreak among Pakistan’s displaced families
- There is a growing threat that diseases including typhoid, cholera and tuberculosis will spread in northern Pakistan. Hundreds of thousands of displaced people are living in cramped, unhygienic conditions after fleeing the conflict
