In Switzerland and around the world, we do everything we can to empower children in need and to positively influence their future - even in case of emergency or disaster.

News from Save the Children

Covid-19: drastic impact on food situation worldwide

– Malnutrition as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is increasing the risk of death among children worldwide: more than 150 additional children per day could die from malnutrition over the next two years unless action is taken quickly, our new report shows. ⟶

Interview: I have the best job in the world

– Adrian Förster is CEO of Save the Children Switzerland for 100 days now. In the following interview, he reveals how he has experienced this time, how leadership also works in times of home office, and how 2021 is setting the course for the coming years. ⟶

Covid: Malnutrition could kill 153 children every day over the next 2 years

– The COVID-19 crisis has put the world on the brink of a nutrition crisis, Save the Children warned in a new report today, with pandemic-related malnutrition projected to kill an average of 153 children a day over the next two years if action is not taken. ⟶

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Coronavirus

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Child-friendly activities in Switzerland

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Innovative Education project in Mali

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