The global cuts in foreign aid are hitting children just when they need it most urgently: in the midst of armed conflicts, hunger and disasters. Millions are losing access to food, education and protection. What does this mean for our work – and for children all over the world?
The resumption of hostilities in Gaza is holding children in an inescapable living nightmare. More than 400 people have been killed by the latest air strikes, with dozens of children reportedly among the casualties.
Recent cuts to foreign assistance endanger the lives of children and also affect the worldwide programme work of Save the Children.
This year, it is estimated that 305 million people urgently need humanitarian aid – including an entire generation of children. Here are five crises that still need our attention in 2025.
Last year, children around the world were once again forced to overcome numerous crises. However, there is also some good news. Here are five examples that inspire hope for a brighter future for children.
Children’s rights were first recognised 100 years ago in the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child. To mark this anniversary, we are taking a look back at the most important advancements made in children’s rights over the past century.
Turning ideas into reality. For me, that is one of the most exciting aspects of my role at Save the Children as a link between dedicated companies and our projects for children in need. And when two strong partners work together and draw on their respective expertise, we see the kinds of innovative projects we can realise.
Which childhood hero are you? Are you brave like Robin Hood, imaginative like Peter Pan, caring like Heidi or strong like Pippi Longstocking? Can't pick? Take our quiz to find out...
Every child has the right to live safely, to learn, to recover and to enjoy leisure time. These fundamental rights are essential to the healthy development and well-being of children. At Save the Children, we work in Switzerland and around the world to ensure that every child is able to enjoy these rights with confidence.
Save the Children Switzerland, The Centre for Child Rights and Business and dormakaba are jointly tackling child labour in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project offers children involved in mining individual and long-term support.