We do everything we can to empower children in need and to positively influence their future - even in case of emergency or disaster.

Coronavirus

We were among the first international organizations to distribute life-saving protective material to health workers fighting the corona virus and helping children. Our teams in over 120 countries are doing everything they can to help children and families affected by corona virus.

Projects

Would you like detailed information about our work in Switzerland and worldwide? Click on the projects down below to learn more.

Child-friendly activities in Switzerland

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

Indonesia
Emergency aid

Learn more about our help after the earthquake in Sulawesi. ⟶

Our projects for children

News from Save the Children

Adrian Förster becomes new CEO of Save the Children Switzerland

– The Board of Save the Children Switzerland has appointed Adrian Förster as the new CEO of the child rights organisation. Förster will take over the function from September 2020. The previous CEO, Ömer Güven, left Save the Children at the end of May to take up a new professional challenge. ⟶

COVID-19: Number of children living in household poverty to soar by up to 86 million by end of year

– New analysis from Save the Children and UNICEF reveals that without urgent action, the number of children living in poor households across low- and middle-income countries could increase by 15 per cent, to reach 672 million ⟶

CYCLONE AMPHAN: Fears for children and families in low-lying areas as strong winds, storm surge and flooding expected in India and Bangladesh

– Millions of people have been evacuated and aid agencies are on high alert as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal closes in on India and Bangladesh. ⟶

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How and where we work

We work in over 120 countries worldwide. Even 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

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Where we work

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