Where wars rage, houses, playgrounds and schools are shaken by violence or destroyed by bombs. Conflicts put children and their Rights at risk. Because learning is more than just a classroom, playing is more than just a playground and safety is more than just a home - these are rights that give children the chance to develop freely, learn with curiosity and grow up in safety.

At Save the Children, we are committed to a world in which all children can confidently exercise their Rights: They live, learn and play, are protected from harm and their voices are heard.
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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 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.

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.

I support Save the Children, because I wish with all my heart that every single child in this world may experience love, security and affection.

Stefanie G., Berne

Ways to help

Below, you can find other ways to help children in need and to support Save the Children’s work.

Celebrating and gifting

Are you celebrating a special occasion? Ask your guests to make a donation and help children in need instead of bringing gifts. Alternatively, make a donation as a gift yourself and give away double joy.

Wills and condolence donations

Use your estate to give children in need a better future. Or in memory of a deceased person, ask mourners to make donations for children in need instead of gifting funeral wreaths or flowers.

Help children on a regular basis and become a Guardian Angel!

Become a Guardian Angel – help the most deprived children and families on a regular basis by providing sustained and efficient support for projects in the areas of education, child safeguarding, health and nutrition.

Help as an organisation

It is important for us that our partners share the same values as we do. That is why we check every company for human rights, children’s rights, sustainability and social commitment.

FOR CORPORATES

Your company would like to support children in need? Work together with us.

FOR FOUNDATIONS

Your foundation would like to support children in need? Work together with us.

FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

You would like to support children in need with your public institution? Work together with us.

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