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How we can do Better for Babies in the new year

The Cabinet Secretary for Finance will set out the Scottish Government’s proposed budget for 2026/27 on 13th January. All eyes are on whether this will be a budget that provides hope that this year will be a better one for families. We’d like to see more help for families with babies and are calling on the Scottish Government to invest in a Baby Guarantee.

Three boys walk across a make-shift bridge that goes over a calm river surrounded by tress and grass.

10 good things that happened for children in 2025

From a ban on child marriage to disease-reducing mosquitos, here are just 10 good things that happened for children in 2025.

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.

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.