Scotland
One child in four in Scotland lives in poverty. Some groups of children are particularly discriminated against, especially young Gypsy Travellers and refugees and asylum-seekers.
- We've kept ending child poverty high on the political agenda
- We're working hard to stop bullying and discrimination against young Gypsy Travellers
- We've successfully lobbied for better protection for asylum-seeking children
Save the Children in Scotland
We've worked in Scotland for over 40 years. We're working to improve the lives of the most vulnerable children and young people in Scotland. Our campaign against child poverty has attracted widespread support among politicians, the media and the public. As a result, the issue has been debated in the Scottish Parliament and politicians of all parties have shown their support for the campaign.
Through our work we're increasing people's awareness of children's rights and we're helping young people become active players in their own communities. Researching ways of improving children's lives, and consulting children to find out what their experiences can tell us, is a vital aspect of our work.
We played a lead role in the campaign to appoint a Children's Commissioner in Scotland. We're increasingly called on by government to give evidence and advice on matters concerning children.
Learn more about what we do in Scotland, download the Scotland country brief (PDF 100KB).
Scotland related reports
- Wednesday 1 August 2007 The recruitment pack
- Involving children & young people in the recruitment of staff
- Wednesday 12 September 2007 Promising rights
- Introducing children's rights in school
- Wednesday 12 September 2007 Children can't wait
- Our priorities in Scotland
- Wednesday 19 October 2005 DIY toolkit improving your community
- Getting children and young people involved
- Wednesday 1 August 2007 Across Scotland
- Save the Children across Scotland
- Wednesday 1 February 2006 Future Scots
- Pre five services for asylum seekers and refugees in Glasgow
- Tuesday 10 April 2007 Serving Children
- The impact of poverty on children's experiences of services
