Two classmates enjoy a healthy meal during their lunch break in the Kapilvastu region of Nepal.

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Here are the stories from our teams on the ground, the communities we serve and the children whose futures are brighter — all because of your commitment to our shared cause.

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Sixteen-year-old Sonu, wearing her school uniform and a serious expression, holds a tattered textbook in Nepal.

Gender Discrimination Causes Inequality Between Girls and Boys Around the World

Gender discrimination impacts millions of girls and boys around the world, denying them basic human rights like education, income equality, and a life free of violence.

A two-year old sits on his mother's lap while receiving a vitamin supplement at mobile health clinic in Ethiopia where Ethiopian refugees now live.

The Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: Facts, FAQs and How to Help

Long-standing tension between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopia's central government is at the root of the escalating conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. L...

A young boy from Guatemala buries his face in his arms white sitting at a table.

Why Are Unaccompanied Children Traveling to the Border?

The number of unaccompanied children taken into border authority custody after crossing the southern border grows dramatically by the day. Learn why.

A Yemeni boy in a black and red shirt looks at the question, his school in the background.

Suhaib’s Story: Conflict and Covid-19 Keeps Yemen’s Children Out of School

Years of conflict in Yemen has kept children out of school, and COVID-19 is only making the situation worse. Read Suhaib's* story to learn more.

A little girl who received lifesaving treatment for malnutrition sits near her family in Yemen.

In Yemen, More Than Two Million Children Like Hanan* Do Not Have Enough to Eat

In Yemen, children are getting the worst possible start to life due to malnutrition. Learn how your help this holiday can make a difference.

A young girl smiles shyly while standing in front of a landscape in Yemen.

Six Stories for Six Years of War in Yemen

Children living in Yemen have endured six years of conflict. Here are their stories of how the conflict has impacted their lives, education and futures.

In Ukraine, a girl smiles while sitting on a bench and holding a pink baby carriage with a baby doll in it.

Donate to Help Children in Ukraine

Conflict in Ukraine has impacted the lives of children for far too long. Donate to help Save the Children provide essential humanitarian aid to children and families.

Rosa reads with her daughter, Surena, 4, during a home visit as part of Save the Children’s signature Early Steps to School Success program in Central Valley California. Photo credit: Tamar Levine / Save the Children 2017.

Logging Reading Minutes with Save the Children's 100 Days of Reading Campaign

In celebration of our 100th anniversary, Save the Children has launched our inaugural summer reading campaign. Called Read A Story, Change Their Story.

Lita, 5 years old, reads a book at a Save the Children funded early childhood centre in Loli Sub District, West Sumba, Indonesia. Around 40 children between the ages of 3-6 attend the centre.

Child Literacy Statistics for Parents

Literacy opens the door to a brighter future. A child’s early years are critical in shaping their development and lifelong learning potential. However, if a young child struggles w...

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