As the saying goes, you’re never too old to learn.  Something I was reminded of recently when listening to a debate on Innovation and Development, run by University College London’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy. Not only did I meet an enthusiastic and outspoken group of students, but I learnt a few […]

Today’s child poverty figures show that child poverty in the UK is increasing across the board, and that the youngest children continue to be most at risk.

Our analysis shows that since 2010, over 400,000 more children in households with children under 5 are in poverty, an increase of over a quarter over this period. […]

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 […]