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.

We’ve been working in Colombia since 1991 to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected from violence.

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

We worked in Haiti from 1985, providing child protection, education, health, food and helping in emergencies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We've 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Looking for a more meaningful career? Join us in making a lasting and positive difference with and for children.

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.

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.

Save the Children is reporting a significant increase in cases of child malnutrition in Sheikan locality, with nutrition centres seeing substantial increases in new inpatients.

July saw the highest number of child casualties in Ukraine in more than four years with the number of children killed or injured totalling 183, Save the Children said.

Everything parents need for back to school 2026 - new uniform rules explained, help with costs, where to find second-hand uniform, and advice on easing children back into school life.

About 26 million children in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe Union lived in areas that experienced unusually high carbon emissions over the past month.

Thousands of families in earthquake-devastated Colombia have had their homes damaged or destroyed, with children and families urgently in need of drinking water, food, and emergency shelter, said Save the Children.

Nearly one in three parents in Scotland (32%) say they expect to go without things for themselves to manage the cost of their children returning to school, as pupils across Scotland head back to the classroom this week and families continue to face financial and emotional pressures long after the summer holidays have ended.

Actor Himesh Patel narrates Save the Children's new animation Elephant In The Room to shine a light on summer holiday poverty.

By listening to children, we can better understand not only how poverty affects their lives, but also what would make childhoods happier, healthier and safer. And crucially, they remind us that children are not simply individuals affected by poverty – they are people with ideas, expertise and a powerful role to play in creating change.

By letting us know where you're at on your Gifts in Wills journey we can make sure you have all the information you need as well as keeping you close to our work. It also helps us better plan for the future.

The bodies of 40 children were among 112 Palestinian people buried today in Gaza, in one of the largest collective funerals in the occupied Palestinian Territory since conflict erupted in October 2023.

Save the Children UK and Peeple are pleased to announce the successful completion of the handover of Families Connect, ensuring the continued growth and delivery of a programme that has supported thousands of families across the UK over the past decade.

What does meaningful youth-led climate action look like? Reflections from London Climate Action Week on why children and young people must be at the heart of climate action, and what organisations can do to move beyond participation towards meaningful youth leadership.

Looking for fundraising ideas for charity? From sponsored challenges and bake sales to birthday fundraisers and community events - find hundreds of ideas to raise money for children with Save the Children. Whether you're new to fundraising or a seasoned pro, find your perfect challenge with TEAM SAVE.

Data published this week shows that following early summer heatwaves, 84% of children in Wales experienced extreme heatwaves in the first half of 2026. The total was over 10 million children in the UK.

Looking for workplace fundraising ideas? From office bake sales to dress-down days and corporate challenges, discover fun ways to raise money at work for children with Save the Children.

Read Save the Children Youth Advisor Zainab's poem about how the heatwaves in the UK have impacted her and others.

Looking for school fundraising ideas? From bake sales to non-uniform days and Christmas Jumper Day, help your class raise money for charity with Save the Children. Get a free pack.

Over ten million children in the UK have been exposed to extreme heatwaves in the first six months of 2026 - more than the total for any whole year since 1995, reveals analysis from Save the Children 57 million children and 63% of the population of Western Europe have been exposed to extreme heatwaves - already more than any year in the last two decades

More than 74,000 children under five in Gaza will suffer acute malnutrition in the year to April 2027, according to new data, highlighting that the crisis remains catastrophic with children paying the highest price, Save the Children said.

For more than two and a half years, Palestinian children have endured a level of violence, deprivation and displacement that no child should ever experience.

Nine in every 10 parents in Scotland[1] (90%) say the summer holidays place financial and emotional pressures on their families. Nearly 40% say they worry about affording family days out this summer, while more than half fear their children will spend too much time on screens over the summer break.

Save the Children Cymru’s latest survey reveals 89% of parents in Wales think that the summer holidays put both financial and emotional pressure on families with half (51%) saying the summer holiday is the most challenging of the year – ahead of the Christmas break (42%).

A report on Save the Children’s Big Summer Survey of 2000 parents that reveals 88% think the summer holidays puts both financial and emotional pressure on families.

Save the Children Cymru’s latest survey reveals 89% of parents in Wales think that the summer holidays put both financial and emotional pressure on families with half (51%) saying the summer holiday is the most challenging of the year – ahead of the Christmas break (42%).

Nine in every 10 parents in Scotland[1] (90%) say the summer holidays place financial and emotional pressures on their families. Nearly 40% say they worry about affording family days out this summer, while more than half fear their children will spend too much time on screens over the summer break.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office budget allocation 2026 - 2029 response

Nine in every 10 parents in Northern Ireland1 (91%) say the summer brings financial and emotional pressures for their families. These new statistics are part of the Big Summer Survey commissioned by Save the Children UK as part of their ‘No Summer Break from Poverty’ campaign to highlight the reality of families’ experiences this summer.

Palestinian children have endured relentless violence, displacement, hunger and the destruction of the services they need to survive. Our teams have worked in impossible conditions and treated injured children, supported families forced from their homes, and heard children describe levels of fear and despair that no child should ever experience.

A new legal analysis from Save the Children Cymru and the Bevan Foundation shows that a Welsh Child Payment is both legally and practically achievable under existing Welsh Government powers, despite social security being reserved to Westminster. With one in three children in Wales living in poverty, it is argued that a Welsh Child Payment could significantly reduce child poverty, improve child wellbeing and deliver long-term economic benefits. The blog explores the legal routes, political challenges and funding considerations for implementing Plaid Cymru’s proposed Cynnal pilot and scaling it into a nationwide scheme.

Reem*, Amani* and Bissan* have lived through 1,000 days of war in Gaza. In their own words, they share what they've lost, what they've held onto - and why they refuse to stop dreaming.

We're a UK and international children's charity working in 92 countries. When children are well-fed, healthy and learning, we all have more reasons to smile. Find out what we do and how.

What can Outcomes Based Financing in education do for us ? Reflections from Sierra Leone on performance, organisational shifts and delivering learning outcomes at scale.

Health, charity and political leaders dedicated to improving childhoods in South Yorkshire are joining forces to launch a first-of-its-kind investment fund ahead of a major regional children’s summit.

Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela. Save the Children is there right now - donate now to help children in the disaster zone.