We uncompromisingly and tirelessly support the most deprived children, in Switzerland and worldwide. Save the Children is locally anchored in 120 countries, which is why we can help immediately in disasters and crises.

News from Save the Children

One year of war: Children in Ukraine hide underground for over 900 hours

– Since the conflict in Ukraine escalated one year ago, Children in Ukraine have been forced to hide underground for an average of about 920 hours in the last year – equivalent more than a month. Along the frontline in the south-east of Ukraine, shelling almost never ceases. This is what summary sources of official data show. ⟶

Children feared trapped and more than 1,000 killed after two earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria

– Freezing temperatures and damaged roads and airports are making it difficult for aid agencies to reach thousands of children and their families in desperate need of assistance following Monday’s devastating earthquakes, said Save the Children. ⟶

Update | Save the Children in Ukraine, neighbouring countries and in Switzerland

– Every war is a war against children. In the following sections you will find a non-exhaustive and compact summary of Save the Children's activities in Ukraine, neighbouring countries and in Switzerland. ⟶

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Our focus

Poverty, conflicts, disasters and crises are reasons why children suffer worldwide. Save the Children works to ensure that every child grows up healthy, has access to education, and is protected from violence and exploitation.

Children in war

During crises, conflicts and disasters, children are exposed to a great many dangers and are especially vulnerable. Save the Children is working worldwide to help children and their families.

CHILDREN IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Children are particularly affected by wars, conflicts and natural disasters. The Save the Children emergency aid teams are present when it comes to providing help.

Hunger crisis

Frequent and persistent droughts threaten the lives of millions of children. Our teams are working around the clock in all the affected countries.

Children in Switzerland

More than 60% of refugee children arriving in Switzerland are younger than 6 years of age. We give them shelter in our child-friendly spaces at Swiss asylum centres.

Projects

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Child-friendly activities in Switzerland

Learn more about our offer for coaching and training on child-friendly activities. ⟶

Mali
Innovative Education project in Mali

Learn more about our education project for young children in rural Mali. ⟶

Our projects for children

How and where we work

Be it in Switzerland or in the remotest regions of the world – where the most basic necessities are lacking, we work every day to help children and ensure that they survive, learn and are protected.

Our work for children is carried out in various areas and contexts. Whether it is short-term emergency aid after a disaster or long-term development cooperation, we have years of experience and know the special needs of children.

How we work

Learn more about our priorities.

Where we work

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Annual report

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