War is changing. Children are being targeted by explosive weapons in places they should feel safest in schools, homes and communities – at a scale never seen before.

Children around the world are facing life-threatening injuries and trauma - requiring specialist support to heal, recover and rebuild their lives.

We need your help.  

As conflicts escalate worldwide and with 1 in 5 children now living in a conflict zone - our teams must adapt to this scale of need - and fast.

Your support today could help us reach children with lifesaving medical care, mental health support and long-term care.


Please, donate today to help a child growing up in conflict through the scariest time of their life.

The new front line

Explosive weapons are killing and maiming children where they sleep, learn and play. Child casualties are growing at an alarming rate – while the laws designed to protect them are being ignored.

30

children killed or injured by explosive weapons every day over the last 5 years

95%

of people killed or maimed when explosives are used in cities are civilians

54%

of explosive weapons in 2024 were used by governments

How your support helps children heal

Your donation funds five areas of work - from emergency care on the ground, mental health support, to upholding the laws that are supposed to protect children from conflict.

  • Emergency medical treatment for shrapnel wounds, amputations, burns, fractures, and other traumatic injuries.
  • Mental‑health and psychological support, helping thousands of traumatised children rebuild their emotional wellbeing.
  • Accessing child specific prosthetics through our trusted partners, which adapt as children grow.
  • Mine risk education programmes to help children understand and avoid explosive hazards, as they continue to grow up in conflict zones.
  • Campaigning to governments to make children off-limits in war.
     

This is your moment to help children recover from war

Ali, 14,with his new motorized wheelchair.

Ali's Story

Ali, was just 14 years old, playing football with his little brother when the missile hit. In that moment, everything changed and Ali lost his leg. Save the Children supported Ali with acquiring a motorised wheelchair.  

“It has changed my life. I can reach school on time and move more easily. I now believe things will get better.” 

Ahmed* (10) receives physiotherapy to repair his injured leg in Gaza

Ahmed's Story

10-year-old Ahmed*, was struck by a missile when he was at home. With your support, he is getting physiotherapy to walk again at our field hospital in Gaza. Thousands more children need both immediate and longer term support, to recover from war. 

A girl wearing a beige headscarf looks out of a window with daylight shining through metal wires.

Tamara's Story

13-year-old Tamara*, was feeding sheep near her home in Yemen when a landmine exploded, shattering her leg. Save the Children is covering her hospital bills, which she couldn’t have afforded. 

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*Names changed to protect children.

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