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The kids aren't alright

To meet the needs of the world’s 1.2 billion adolescents, governments and donors must make the right investments in the right places at the right time. That time is now

Child with building blocks

Why doubling the Scottish child payment can't happen soon enough

No parent in Scotland should be going hungry to feed their child. This budget comes at a critical time for delivering on child poverty ambitions.
Child playing with bricks

Why the Autumn Budget must be the first step on the road to investing in children's futures

In last week’s Budget, the Chancellor announced a set of measures for working families. This is good news - but families still face a difficult winter.
Merlina*, 26, with Timothy*, 6, and Feliza*, 5, giggling together at home, Philippines

Measure fiscal equity

Our session at the UN World Data shed light on the data we need to better understand how fair public finance decisions are for children and their families.

 Children at school in Zambia

Why 2021 Spending Review matters for world’s poorest children

How the 2021 Spending Review will shape UK aid spending on children for the next three years.

8-year-old boy in Hyderabad wearing face mask

India 6 months on from devastating 2nd covid wave

6 months ago the world was shocked by images of overburdened crematoriums and dead bodies floating up in the Ganges. But today India reached a covid-vaccine landmark
Tina, from south sudan practicing her welding

Rethinking the climate crisis

Most of us do our bit for the planet. But when it comes to softening the blow of the climate crisis for the next generation, we have to do more.

Child playing with toys at a home in Sheffield during lockdown

National Lottery supports children in Sheffield during Covid

National Lottery Community Fund has been supporting children in Sheffield during the pandemic. Read more.