The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the worst conflict-affected countries to be a child. Today, the number of people in the DRC facing extreme hunger is among the highest in the world.

Did you know that nearly 90% of a child’s brain is developed by the time they turn 5? Yet children from low-income families hear roughly 30 million fewer words by age 3 and can enter school more than ...

2024 has been a monumental year for children around the world. Thanks to your support, Save the Children has worked tirelessly to create a brighter future for children everywhere—a future they truly ...

Chronic instability, brutal dictatorships and natural disasters in recent decades have left Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, the poorest nation in the Americas. Nearly 60% of the population ...

The Philippines is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels, higher temperatures, and increased frequency of typhoons and extreme weather events have led to floods, ...

Venezuela remains one of the most dangerous countries for children. Sadly, the country has the highest homicide rates in the world - a shocking 24 out of 1,000 children are murdered each year.

Starting from the very first hour of an infant’s life, breastfeeding can have a significant impact on the baby’s health and development. A mother can receive health benefits as well, several of which ...

South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011, according to the peace deal ending Africa's longest-running civil war. Independence, however, has not brought conflict and its consequences to an ...

A refugee is a person who is seeking a safe haven after being forced to flee violence, persecution or war. Refugees are defined and protected in international law. And seeking asylum is not a crime.

Every little Black girl deserves to know how amazing she truly is. In every beautiful brown hue, the magic each little girls possess is beyond measure when they are encouraged, loved, and heralded as ...

Looking to make a difference as an intern or fellow? Save the Children supports a year round intern and fellowship program. Our program offers semester long paid positions throughout our organization ...

Around the world, war is tearing children’s lives apart. From Syria to Yemen to Ukraine, more than one in six children globally live in a warzone. We demand that children caught up in war are given ...