The UK faced a recent heatwave and is braced for more to come. As worrying as this is for us, the health implications for children on the frontline of the climate emergency are so much more dire and exacerbated by fragile health systems as well as the recent cuts to overseas development assistance. The UK government must go further and faster to protect children from the devastating impacts of heatwaves and other climate extremes, both at home and abroad.

The NHS, which was delivered during post-war economic decline, turns 77 this Saturday while essential healthcare remains out of reach for over half of the world's population. Millions of children bear the brunt of this inequality, dying from preventable conditions. Universal Health Coverage could change this and with the UK’s leadership in supporting global health, free healthcare for all children everywhere could become a reality.

This blog highlights the significant impact of vaccines on global health. It traces the history of vaccination from Edward Jenner's groundbreaking discovery using cowpox to prevent smallpox, to the eradication of smallpox and the reduction of diseases like polio, measles, diphtheria, and tetanus. It also discusses current challenges such as funding crises, misinformation, and vaccine hesitancy, while emphasising the importance of vaccines in preventing future pandemics.

African children need more than handouts: they need allies.

Why is mass lobbying so important - and how you can get involved

For 20 months, the world has looked on in horror at the atrocities inflicted on Palestinian children by Israeli forces, live-streamed on our TV channels and social media. But this is not an anomaly. It is an extreme example of a global trend of rising violence against children that is devastating their lives and futures.

At our child-friendly space in Zaatari camp, children are re-learning how to laugh, play and be themselves.

The conclusion of the UK’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) last week brought good and bad news. The bad news? It began to give us details of the previously announced cuts to overseas aid, with the budget falling from £9.3bn in 2024/25 to £6.19bn in 2027/28. That’s over £3bn less spent on protecting the world’s most vulnerable people.

This year’s World Refugee Day is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with refugees and their communities around the world. For the 14.8 million school-aged refugees around the world today, many of them have told us – they prioritise education.

High-quality, inclusive childcare is critical to reduce child poverty, increase parental employment rates and meet the government's ambitious Early Years target.

Our Annual Report 2024 was published today. 2024 was a year of extraordinary challenges, but also one of courage, collaboration and impact. Together with our partners, supporters, volunteers and staff, we delivered change that matters—now and for the future.

This blog highlights the urgent need to include child-specific protections in the upcoming Crimes Against Humanity treaty, emphasizing how children experience these crimes uniquely and severely. It reflects on key discussions and recommendations from a recent international conference, urging states to adopt amendments that ensure justice and protection for all children.

Reflecting on the achievements and learnings from Save the Children's Corporate Advisory Board.

The Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge uses an outcomes contract to reward achievement of results, rather than delivery of outcomes. This blog reflects on what we have learned from the first two years of programme evaluation, and what we aim to learn before the programme finishes in June 2025.

The Youth Shadow Panel is inviting children and young people across England to share their views and experience of school or college, to advocate for changes that can make the education system better for everyone.

A statement from our CEO, and summary findings and recommendations