About 1 in 5 children worldwide is displaced or living in conflict.
Crises, conflicts and catastrophes strike suddenly and without warning. Children and families often have only a few minutes before they have to leave home – sometimes for ever. If you were in their situation, what would you take with you? Maybe you’d pack a few clothes in a suitcase. Grab your mobile phone and some documents.
But what about all the things you can’t take with you? Enough food, clean water, warmth, medical care, a place to sleep, the opportunity for education and a feeling of security. All the things children need just to be children.
From the deadly conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Sudan to the increasing number of natural disasters all over the world – children are the most vulnerable, as well as being astonishingly resilient. Together we can see to it that being a child is not left behind – even in the most difficult of times. With your assistance we can be better prepared, react faster and provide lasting support. You can help families rebuild their lives and give children a chance to dream, play and laugh.
WE’RE THERE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER
When disaster strikes, Save the Children is there. We are working with local partners and experts to act early and fast.
BEFORE
We help people prepare for disasters: We deliver relief, vaccinating children against likely diseases, improving early warning systems, and reinforcing homes and schools with sandbags ahead of predicted flooding.
DURING
We're there, when every second matters: We provide essential food and drinking water, blankets and hygiene kits, and emergency shelter. Because even in crises, being a child cannot wait. We provide child-friendly accommodation at short notice so that children have a safe place to play and learn.
AFTER
We stay to help children recover and thrive: We provide access to education, primary healthcare services, safe spaces for children to play, talk, and process their terrifying experiences.
Thanks to your help, we can be better prepared, react faster and provide sustainable support.
Help us to make sure children can confidently enjoy their rights.
How your donation helps
Your donation will be used for all of our activities and deployed where disadvantaged children need it the most.
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