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Noura* and her Daughter Rania* at Save the Children clinic

One Delivery That Changed Everything: How Aid Reached a Family in Gaza

In a Gaza war zone, one delivery made the difference between life and death for baby Rania.

A selection of items available at the Save the Children UK online shop, including a reed diffuser, chocolate bar, Christmas card and Christmas baubles

Stop panic buying: A better way to give this Christmas

It's three days before Christmas. You're standing in a crowded shop, holding a scented candle you're not sure anyone wants, wondering if this is really what the season is supposed to feel like. 

Bethan, three & mum Mary at home in Cardiff

Child Poverty in the UK: It Happens Here Too

A portrait of Alfie, five months with his mum Linda - in Larne, Northern Ireland

What Christmas Really Looks Like for Children Living in Poverty in the UK

For so many, Christmas day really is the most wonderful time of the year. The tree, the presents, the Christmas lunch. It’s a magical day of joy and togetherness.  

But for so many across the UK, Christmas couldn’t be more different.  

Adel and her class cheer when they get answers correct during their exam, in Kasai, DRC

The Best Presents Are the Ones You Can't Wrap: What we achieved in 2025

This Christmas, millions of children will unwrap toys, books, and games. But thousands more received something far more valuable this year—something that can't fit in a box or be tied with ribbon. 

Tina and Maisie from South Sudan outside their home in South Sudan. Photo: Hanna Adcock/Save the Children

Christmas on a budget: Creating magic without breaking the bank

7-month-old Priscilla, with her mother Evelyn, laughs after recovering from severe pneumonia

What Children Really Need: 5 Essentials Beyond Christmas Gifts

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Rami* (7) and his father Jamal* (35) both suffered blast injuries in Gaza

How Explosive Weapons Are Redefining Childhood

"Many children whose experiences should be shaping this report will never have their voices heard. Others survived, and their memories, pain, and hopes for recovery help speak for thousands more across the globe."