Emergencies

More than 60 million children are caught up in emergencies every year. We respond quickly to meet their immediate needs.

Save the Children is currently responding to emergencies in more than 20 countries around the world.

Haiti earthquake

The worst earthquake in 200 years has struck the country. Our response teams are already carrying out assessments on the ground, and are preparing to get life-saving supplies to those who need them. Find our more. Support our emergency response.

East Africa

Thousands of children are on the edge of starvation in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya due to extreme food shortages and high food prices. 20 million people desperately need food and water. Find our how we're responding to the growing crisis in East Africa.

South East Asia crisis

We're saving children’s lives by providing food, water and other vital aid in all locations affected by the disasters that have struck the region. Find out more about the crisis and how we're responding.

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.

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.

World food crisis: Across the globe, food prices have soared in recent months. We're working to protect the most vulnerable children from malnutrition and disease.

Climate change: Children in the poorest countries bear the brunt of increasingly frequent and severe disasters. We're helping families protect themselves from the devastating consequences of climate change.

Success in Swaziland: We look back at how our work really has changed children's lives for the better in Swaziland.

India floods: Six months after India experienced its worst flooding in more than half a century, people are still suffering. Our photo story traces the disaster.

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.

Latest emergency news

Thursday 24 December 2009 Thousands evacuated to safety in Philippines: We have helped evacuate thousands of residents in the communities near the lava-oozing Mayon volcano to safety, in coordination with Philippine authorities. Experts believe the volcano could soon erupt.
Thursday 22 October 2009 Ethiopia - 25 years on from Band Aid: This week marks the 25th anniversary of the famine that sparked the Band Aid movement. Ethiopia has come a long way since then, but there's still a long way to go.
Wednesday 7 October 2009 Food crisis looms as Vietnamese flooding causes devastating crop destruction: Vietnamese children hit by Typhoon Ketsana are facing months of food shortages as the storm wiped out thousands of hectares of crops.
Tuesday 29 September 2009 Bold step forward for overseas aid: Gordon Brown’s announcement to legislate on overseas aid target of 0.7% of national income welcomed as a "major step forward."