We save children’s lives
We helped 3 million children through our health and hunger work in 2010.
We run world-class programmes to save children’s lives and challenge world leaders to keep to their promises to give children a brighter future.
What we do
What are we doing right now
- We're distributing life-saving water and treating malnourished children affected by the drought in East Africa.
- We're getting essentials to children who face winter of hunger in Afganistan.
- In countries such as Sierra Leone, we are building stronger health systems.
Children's rights
Most governments promise to protect children's rights, yet they are still violated
Climate change
A baby born in poverty is hit hardest by the effects of extreme weather
Education
We help children who are missing out on school get a decent education
CHILD poverty
Being born into poverty reduces a child's chances for a brighter future.
Health and HIV
We're providing access to better healthcare and food so children grow up healthier
Hunger
We have an eight-step plan of action for tackling global child hunger
Protection
We protect children who are exploited or not properly cared for
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Where your money goes
From every £1 you give us we spend 87p to benefit children and use the remaining 13p to raise the next £1. Find out more about our finances.