What follows is not an apology for tyranny. Abusive governments must be challenged wherever possible. But we won’t do this by withdrawing aid from non-democracies.

Global Hand washing day and World Toilet day raise awareness of the facts and the essential interventions to prevent death and disease from water borne disease. These days aren’t glamorous, but they are fun and effective ways to prevent diarrhoea. The stats speak for themselves Diarrhoea causes 8% of under-five deaths; diarrhoea and pneumonia combined […]

11 year old Yusef is an inspiration to us here at Save the Children. He’s raised over £2,000 and has dedicated every birthday since he was 8 to helping less fortunate children through our work. We couldn’t think of anyone better, as we mark our centenary, to interview our CEO Kevin Watkins about the past, […]

Meet Michael. He is a project manager helping young people from South Sudan turn away from violence and their history as child soldiers towards jobs that transform their lives. “We can’t count on past generations. The only people we have left are the young.” Save the Children project manager, Michael, knows that the teenagers at […]

Prioritising emotional healthcare can
accelerate recovery

Disasters result in bitter memories. Psychological suffering manifests instantly and if left unaddressed, often remains for a long time.

If ignored, disasters may leave lasting scars on human minds and simple measures can go a long way to help the minds of those affected.

The tsunami and the earthquake. The tsunami and the earthquake […]

Parents across the country are battening down the emotional hatches, staying calm and trying to exude an air of quiet confidence. The reason: this week is the moment thousands of parents have waved goodbye at the school gates to children starting their first day at primary school. This is a moment of joy, celebration and […]

Today, International Day of the Midwife celebrates the essential role that midwives play, all over the world, in assisting women and their newborn during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Hundreds of thousands of women still die every year due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth – an estimated 830 women a day. And despite […]

What’s in a name? Well, if it’s ironed onto your running vest… A LOT.

Here’s why:

• Our Save the Children cheering team will know what to shout out when you run, walk or hobble past us.
• Your friends and family won’t forget what you’re called in all the excitement.
• You’ll have a personalised memento of the time you took on a challenge to transform children’s lives… and succeeded.