Welcome to The Leap! Your monthly round-up of incredible stories of progress from around the world, made possible by you.
This month, we’re talking big wins for children who are facing the harshest realities of climate change.
Scroll down to catch up with Vepaia, the climate warrior you may remember from previous issues, and hear about her recent victory at The Hague.
You can also keep scrolling to meet budding bee keepers Anas* and his dad Nasr*, as well as Margate's own young artist, Audrey.
Victory for Vepaia
After years of powerful campaigning, young people from across the Pacific Islands have achieved something huge.
Thanks to them, the International Court of Justice made history last month – ruling that world leaders will now be guilty of breaking human rights laws if climate change hurts children.
Photo credit: Tom Maguire / Save the Children
One of the young voices at the heart of this fight? 16-year-old Vepaia, one of Save the Children’s incredible young campaigners. She travelled to The Hague in December to stand up for her future – and she made sure her voice was heard.
“I am so happy with this outcome as I know it will pave the way for a safer future for youth like myself and future generations, too.”
This is your win too – because you stand with Vepaia and young people everywhere. Thank you ❤️
How else your support is helping
Photo credit: Kate Stanworth / Save the Children
Anas*, 12, loves riding his bike and studying Arabic - his favourite subject. But because of the war in his country, Yemen, his family struggle to afford the books and clothes he needs to go to school.
His dad, Nasr*, is a local school teacher but due to rising prices, his wage is no longer enough. He signed up to Save the Children's livelihood scheme, to receive funding and training to start his own beekeeping business.
"I was trained on how to work around bees, the diseases that affect them, and the benefits of bees.." Nasr also got funding to buy all the equipment he needs, like this beekeeping suit, trays and honey containers.
The family are waiting for the right season to harvest the acacia honey to sell.
Anas loves being around his dad looking after the bees. He dreams of being a doctor or an engineer. A dream that feels a little bit closer now, thanks to supporters like you.
Meet Audrey. She’s 8, loves the sea, and isn’t afraid to get her hands sandy. She helps organise beach clean-ups to protect the local wildlife in Margate.
She also took part in a Save the Children-led creative workshop, where children, especially those with limited opportunities, can express themselves through art.
Now, some of Audrey’s original designs feature in our new range of beautiful, ethically made gifts – that look good, smell good and do good too.
Lots of kids like Audrey will be heading back to school this month. While it's an exciting time for many, not everyone finds it that easy.
Keep scrolling for our tips on how to help children who might be worried about heading back to the classroom.
Plus, see our Photo of the Month and meet Atika*, 12, to find out how Save the Children has supported her community in Indonesia to deal with the droughts that have been damaging the crops they rely on.
Back-to-school blues?
Children across the country are packing their books and heading back to school this month. This can be a scary or worrying time for some young people.
So, we’re sharing 5 tips to help you support children who might be anxious about the change and grow their resilience. You’ve got this!
Photo credit: Ulet Ifansasti / Save the Children
In Indonesia, 12-year-old Atika* strokes and nuzzles her family’s horses in the fields she loves. But drought left Atika’s community without enough water, unable to grow the crops they rely on.
With support from people like you, we built a solar-powered water system in Atika’s community, providing clean drinking water and irrigation for their crops.
We’re also teaching farmers sustainable ways to grow food in an increasingly extreme climate.
Not all news about climate change is doom and gloom – among the darkness, stories of hope are shining through.
Thanks to this wonderful community of supporters, including you, we’re there to help children no matter what challenge they face.
Thank you for standing with us.
*Names changed to keep children and their families safe.
