Venezuela is facing one of the world’s largest and most complex crises. Save the Children works with communities to support children and families across communities most affected by the crisis.

Mozambique faces a devastating combination of conflict, climate shocks and poverty. Discover how Save the Children is protecting children and keeping them learning.

Even before fighting broke out in 2023, Sudan was facing a humanitarian crisis. We've been working in Sudan for over 40 years - find out more.

Decades of civil war has made Somalia one of the hardest places to be a child. We're working to give children a better future. Read more.

We've supported over 40,000 people through our work in Madascar. Find out more here.

Save the Children has worked in Colombia since 1991. Read about our response to the August 2026 earthquake and our long-term work with children and families.

Find out more about Save the Children's work in the UK.

Brazil has the ninth largest economy in the world, but it’s blighted by extreme inequality. We’re working to save children’s lives.

Over 200,000 children in Iraq are still out of school, and families affected by conflict continue to face poverty, displacement, and trauma. Find out what life is like for children in Iraq - and how Save the Children is helping families rebuild.

Save the Children has been working in Jordan, supporting Syrian refugee children and vulnerable Jordanian families through early childhood education, child labour protection and family support programmes.

Our programmes in Ecuador give children a real chance to affect decisions that can give them a better education, protect them from harm and protect their rights.

We started working in Guatemala in 1999, helping the poorest children and families to overcome the impact of the country’s long civil war. Our work in Guatemala focuses on the most vulnerable children and families.

In Peru, poverty affects 38.5% of children and climate change is making life harder. Save the Children works with communities to protect children from violence, ensure access to clean water, and keep every child in school. Learn how.

Save the Children arrived in Lebanon in 1953 and we’ve been there ever since, tackling problems in education, child protection, livelihoods and shelter.

Since 1953, we've been working for children's rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Our teams work tirelessly amid constant danger to deliver life-saving aid to children and families in desperate need.

Save the Children is providing integrated protection and education support to conflict-affected children across Aden, Lahj, Taiz, and AlDhale' in Yemen.

Over 200,000 people have crossed into Syria from Lebanon since February 2026, while flooding has displaced 1,400+ families. Children arriving with nothing face destroyed infrastructure, malnutrition crisis, and collapsing aid. This is what our teams are doing and will continue to do for Syria's children.

Armed violence has displaced at least 755,000 children in Haiti. Find out what's driving the crisis and how Save the Children is helping.

Your donation can help vulnerable children in Egypt access education, healthcare and protection from harm. Give hope for a better future and donate today.

We've been working in Vietnam since 1990, improving healthcare for mums and young children, supporting better nutrition and learning, and helping children stay safe.

In Bangladesh, we support children to overcome poverty, escape child marriage, get an education and build a brighter future. Discover our work in Bangladesh.

We work in China to reach kids & their families in rural areas with limited access to healthcare & education.

Indonesia is one of the world's most disaster-prone countries. Find out how Save the Children is protecting children, improving healthcare and responding to emergencies across the Indonesian archipelago.

Despite India's exponential rate of economic growth, children are being left behind. Our programs work to improve children's health and nutrition, protect the most vulnerable and provide children with the chance to learn.

Pakistan faces floods, malnutrition, and child marriage on a vast scale. Here's how Save the Children is responding - and what's at stake for children.

Four years of war in Ukraine has left 2 million children in urgent need. Meet the families we're supporting - and find out how you can help.

We work across Sri Lanka to help support lasting change in the lives of children, focusing on child protection, children's rights, education and empowering women.

In Greece, we’re fighting to help those stranded in detention centres and camps. Find out more about our work in mainland Greece and the Greek Islands.

Over 3.5 million children in Afghanistan face acute malnutrition, and 2.2 million girls are banned from school. Here's what Save the Children is doing - and how you can be part of the solution.

We've been working in Nepal since 1976 and are the largest child-focused organisation in the country. We look for long-term solutions that will benefit children.

Asia is the largest continent in the world. The wealth of people living within Asian countries varies widely, and there are widening gaps between rich and poor people.

Our programs in South Sudan provide education, healthcare & protection to children affected by conflict. Find out more here.

Every year in South Africa 50,000 children under 5 die from preventable causes. Our programs focus on providing vital healthcare to these children. Find out more here.

Almost three-quarters of children in Tanzania experience physical violence before turning 18. Save the Children is working to promote children protection.

Save the Children is one of the largest child-focused NGOs in Uganda, covering a wide geographical area and a range of thematic areas. We work with children themselves, civil society organisations, communities, government and the media, to improve the lives of children throughout the country. Find out more.

Our teams are working to build a brighter future for children in Rwanda with education & protection programmes. Find out more here.

We work with families in Senegal to improve children's lives. Find out more here.

We work in Sierra Leone to provide education, healthcare, and protection to vulnerable children. Find out more here.

Zimbabwe's children face poverty, climate shocks and a surging malaria crisis driven by aid cuts. Find out how Save the Children is responding and making a difference.

Our programs in Somalia provide education, healthcare, and protection to vulnerable children affected by decades of war. Find out more here.

Donate to support children in Nigeria and help us provide them with the resources and care they need to overcome poverty, conflict, and disease.

We were one of the first international aid agencies to enter Libya after the outbreak of fighting in February 2011.

In Guinea, we provided child protection, education, healthcare and vocational programmes. Read more.

Conflict, drought and displacement are pushing millions of Ethiopian children to the brink. Find out how Save the Children is providing education, cash assistance and life-saving support on the ground.

We've been working in Liberia since 1989, joining with local and international partners to help make the country a safe place for children. Find out more about our work.

Your support provides protection to vulnerable children & families. Read about our work here.

We've been working in Mali for over 35 years, protecting children and helping the poorest families prepare for difficult times. Find out more about our work in Mali.

We've been supporting children in Niger since the 2005 food crisis, providing nutrition, healthcare, education & child protection. Find out more here.

Discover how Save the Children supports vulnerable children across Kenya through healthcare, education and emergency response – including life-saving treatment for malnutrition and disease.

We work in over 20 countries in Africa. Your donations help provide education, healthcare, and protection to children in need.

We work to support Children in Burkina Faso by providing food, healthcare & protection to vulnerable children. Read about our work & how your donations help.

Millions of children in the DRC face hunger, displacement and violence. Here's what's happening, and what Save the Children is doing right now to help.

Mae bron un plentyn o bob tri o fywydau mewn tlodi yng Nghymru. Mae'r gyfran yn uwch nag unrhyw wlad arall yn y DU. Cael gwybod mwy.

Almost 1 child in 3 lives in poverty in Wales. We work to tackle child poverty so that all children have the chance to thrive. Read more.

We’ve been working in Northern Ireland for over 70 years. Our programmes help the 112,000 children affected by poverty. Find out more about what Save the Children does in Northern Ireland and how you can get involved.

More than 25% of English children live in poverty. From emergency grants to advocacy, we’re fighting to end poverty in England. Read more.

Nearly one in four children in Scotland are affected by poverty. Find out what we at Save the Children are doing to change this.

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More than 300,000 additional children in Afghanistan are expected to need treatment for acute malnutrition in 2027, as aid cuts continue to strain health and nutrition services, Save the Children said.

Save the Children response to the UK Foreign Secretary’s speech at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meeting in Bangkok

The charity ambassador headed back to the West Midlands to celebrate young creative talent ahead of Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day

Save the Children is racing to respond to flash floods in Northern Nepal which have reportedly swept away homes and bridges just weeks after the devastating mega floods in August that killed thousands.

The jobs agenda starts with foundational learning. Why literacy, numeracy and education are essential for tackling youth unemployment and creating decent work.

Terms and conditions for the Save Point charity streaming event for Save the Children.

Is Save the Children a good charity? See how UK charities are regulated, how to check one is legitimate, and how we're open about our accounts.

Is 2026 an El Niño year? Learn what El Niño means, how this record-strength event affects children and the UK, and how acting early protects them.

Children in Ukraine have endured over 7,700 air raid alarms in the three months since the start of July – a 27% uptick compared to April – June - as attacks on civilian areas intensify, Save the Children said.

About seven children on average have died every day of the Ebola virus since the outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 15 May, with 961 children now confirmed to have died from the disease, said Save the Children.

Young mothers in Scotland are ambitious, capable, and determined to work and build better futures for themselves and their children. But, they have to navigate systems that are poorly aligned with the realities of being a young mother. Poverty, occupational segregation, childcare barriers, inflexible work, and discrimination are restricting their choices, new research by Close the Gap and Save the Children Scotland has found.

Save the Children opinion piece by Dan Paskins on child-centred devolution.

Save the Children's response to the UK Government announcing a reduction in its pledge to the Global Partnership for Education at the UN General Assembly in New York

In 2024 alone, the UK spent more than £3 billion in fossil fuel producer subsidies, almost seven times more than the £430 million that Save the Children is calling on the UK​Government to pledge to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) this week at the UN General Assembly in New York.

By Save the Children UK | Updated 17 September 2026 Save the Children UK, Imperial College London and Archewell Philanthropies are strengthening their partnership to expand support for children recovering from life-changing blast injuries, including access to advanced prosthetics, rehabilitation and long-term care. The renewed commitment was marked at a special event attended by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, who highlighted the urgent need to support children injured in conflict.

Save the Children, Imperial College London and Archewell Philanthropies commit to strengthening partnership to support child amputees with the latest prosthetic technology and long-term rehabilitation. New Save the Children research finds that more than five children every day were killed or injured by landmines and UXO between 2020 and 2025. The analysis shows growing use of drones and AI-enabled warfare is exposing children to new threats and disrupting schools, healthcare and humanitarian aid.

Every month, the Global Systems Reform team brings you our latest insights and reflections on the issues shaping the world today and affecting children globally, sharing our takes on what we've read or written.

At least 28 children have been referred to Save the Children for lifesaving medical care due to conflict-related injuries. At least 85,000 people have fled their homes since July, with numbers increasing daily as fighting intensifies.

How do we rebuild and sustain public support for international cooperation in an increasingly uncertain world? We've been trying to answer this question. Last week, we convened a diverse group of leaders and experts across the development sector, media, communications and storytelling. Here are our 5 takeaways.

Discover why climate education for girls matters, how climate change affects their learning, and how Save the Children wants to build gender-inclusive climate change resilience around the world.

Child sexual exploitation affects thousands of UK children. Learn the signs, how it happens, who's at risk, and what to do if you're worried about a child.

Today’s announcement from the Foreign Secretary, including banning trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, is welcome and represents a decisive shift in the UK Government’s approach to the occupied Palestinian territory. This must be the beginning – not the end – of action to better protect Palestinian children.

Fundraising events like Christmas Jumper Day are an important part of the school year - they let kids have fun while developing empathy and an understanding of the world.

When countries around the world are in unsustainable levels of debt, it's a big problem for children. Read what Save the Children UK and Debt Justice UK outline as the six critical reforms needed to fix the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatments.

A Donor Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that allows donors to make contributions, receive any appliable tax benefits and recommend grants to charities over time. Through your philanthropy, you can help make sure children are protected, healthy and able to learn, no matter where they live.

LUSAKA, 3 September 2026 – The number of people facing crisis levels of hunger in Zambia is projected to jump 72%, as anticipated El Niño drought and the conflict in the Middle East threaten to push more families into hunger, Save the Children said.

Parents have told us all summer about their worries about the cost of their children returning to school. Today's announcement, alongside the new extension of free school meals and uniform grants, will remove some of that worry, and give families some breathing space to focus on supporting their children back to school.

Save the Children staff have seen children visibly unwell, with some being treated for respiratory tract infections and fevers.

Over half of parents (53%) in Wales are worried about the cost of school uniforms ahead of the new school year, according to research commissioned by Save the Children.

At least 69 schools in flood-devastated districts in Northern Nepal have been destroyed or damaged, putting education at risk for nearly 19,000 children, Save the Children said.

Meet 12-year-old Lara, whose incredible 2.5km sponsored swim for Save the Children raised thousands of pounds and shows that you're never too young to make a difference. Read on to hear Lara's story in her own words, including what inspired her, her reflections on the challenge, and her advice for other young people who want to create positive change.

The disaster in the Rasuwa region struck at a time when children were either on their way to school or starting lessons. Many children in the area travel long distances to school - areas that are now cut off by flood waters, potentially separating them from their families or caregivers.

Your generous donation can provide children and families with life-saving essentials.

150 Years of Eglantyne Jebb: The Woman Who Changed Childhood Forever

Free school breakfast clubs are rolling out to primary schools across the UK. Learn how they work, why they matter and how Save the Children is helping.

Latest figures from the Provincial Division of Social Affairs in Ituri, the epicentre of the outbreak, show that 180 children - 90 boys and 90 girls - have lost both parents to the virus

Who qualifies for free school meals, how eligibility is changing in 2026, and how to apply across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The data by Copernicus Wildfire Emissions Watch, analysed by Save the Children, reveals that the intensity of the carbon emissions in Torfaen puts it fourth in the world.

Aid workers are being killed and blocked from reaching children at record levels. Here's what the data shows - and what needs to change.

The UK's credibility on international climate finance (ICF) is in need of repair. As the Foreign Secretary commits to putting climate and development at the heart of the UK foreign policy, a reformed approach to ICF would be a tangible step towards restoring the UK's credibility and leadership on climate action.