By harnessing the power of people - and by giving the microphone to children - we can work towards a better world. Together, we can rewrite the rules. Because every child’s future is worth fighting for.
Take action for children in the occupied Palestinian territory
Children are facing hell on earth in Gaza. The suffering being inflicted on children in Gaza and Lebanon is unfathomable. In 16 months of conflict, over 17,000 children have been killed in Gaza.
Behind these appalling stats are the stories of individual children. They are buried under the rubble, cut off from their families, alone and afraid. The survivors face constant hunger and horrific violence. Many are stricken by terror and grief.
Total siege has been reimposed by the Government of Israel. Denying humanitarian aid is a crime under international law and a grave violation against children. The halt on aid must be immediately reversed and aid must be allowed to enter Gaza.
We simply cannot accept the violence that Palestinian children continue to face as normal. The UK Government cannot stand by while the rights of Palestinian children are minimised, dismissed, and violated. It is time for an end to double standards: we cannot allow the Government of Israel to be exempt from accountability.
EXPAND FREE SCHOOL MEALS
800,000 children in England aren’t eligible for free school meals, despite living in poverty.
Free school meals are a lifeline for families on low incomes.
It is vital the UK government expands free school meals to help children living in poverty.
UK Government must do more to fight the climate crisis
For years, governments and parts of the private sector have put profit before the planet.
The price of this? Unpredictable and extreme weather. Floods. Droughts. Livelihoods destroyed.
And while children are not responsible for this mess we are in, they have the most to lose.
They deserve better than this.
Add your name if you agree: children must not be left with a broken planet.
Protecting children in Afghanistan
Over 26,000 people signed our petition, launched in partnership with Global Citizen and Christian Aid, calling for a global summit to respond to the full-blown humanitarian catastrophe underway in Afghanistan.
The situation in Afghanistan continues to be dire but we are pleased to report that the UK will co-host a summit to address the growing crisis.
Gwen Hines, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK, said: “The situation in Afghanistan continues to be horrific, with many children and their families succumbing to illness and starvation.
“It’s crucial that the pledging summit is held as soon as possible. The time is now for world leaders to find a way to unlock vital funds and unfreeze financial assets to prevent the crisis from spiralling any further.”
Every child deserves the chance to thrive. But often, rules and systems get in the way. Children face barriers that aren't just bad luck, they're a design of a system.
That could mean children can’t go to school because they’re a girl. Or suffer from diseases because their government hasn't made healthcare available.
Together, we campaign for these children.
We make sure the rights and dignity of all children are protected and upheld by their government.
