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Jolene Martin

Breaking through the glass ceiling: From experiencing poverty to meeting the PM

Jolene Martin, Participation and Projects Officer Save the Children Cymru shares her life-changing journey from experiencing poverty to joining the Voices For Bettws parents group and developing training to help fellow parents champion the needs of their children with additional learning needs. And she recently got to talk about with the UK Prime Minister when he visited Wales.

Samah*, 14, during a school day in her classroom

2025 IN REVIEW: From safe schools to ending child marriage - how children across the globe used their voices and their rights

From safe schools to ending child marriage to cleaning up the oceans, children across the globe used their voices for their rights.

Roddy, 12, child campaigner

COP30: A Missed Opportunity for Children

Despite progress in considering children, COP once again failed to secure a collective commitment to protect children

Anna, 22, and Moyra, are volunteers at the Save the Children Byres Road shop in Glasgow.

Happy International Volunteer Day 2025

Friday 5th December is International Volunteer Day - wishing all our volunteers a very happy day!

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.

Bethan, three & mum Mary at home in Cardiff

Child Poverty in the UK: It Happens Here Too

When we think about child poverty, we often picture faraway places. But poverty doesn't stop at borders. And it doesn't discriminate based on postcode.

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

Discover free and affordable ways to make Christmas magical for your family. From festive light tours to homemade gifts, create lasting memories without the financial stress.

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.