We need your help to save childrens lives throughout the uk and the rest of the world. Did you know many children do not reach their fifth birthday. We believe this is wrong.
World Leaders have the power to stop children suffering with poverty and disease, violence and hunger.
We're currently responding to emergencies in more than 20 countries around the world, including Zimbabwe, Haiti, India, Ethiopia and Russia/Georgia.
Zimbabwe appeal On 15 September, Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, signed a power-sharing deal with Morgan Tsvangirai. Now that the country's doors are open to aid, at last we can help children we couldn't reach before. We'll be scaling up our work to reach thousands of families and children. Please support our Zimbabwe appeal.
Tropical storms in Haiti Since mid-August, Haiti has been struck by three tropical storms. Families are struggling to survive the onslaught. Children are particularly at risk. We’re working to reach 7,000 families in some of the worst affected areas. Learn more about Save the Children's emergency response in Haiti.
Floods in India The district of Bihar has been hit by colossal rainfall. The area is suffering the worst floods in over half a century. More than 5 million people, including 2 million children, have been forced to flee their homes after the river Kosi dramatically changed course and flooded areas that were thought to be safe. We're on the ground delivering emergency aid to those who need it desperately. Find out more about our emergency work in India.
Ethiopia The global food crisis has left 75,000 children in Ethiopia's poorest regions severely malnourished. Our healthcare and nutrition work there is critical. We're also providing long-term help within communities, providing training and supplies to support people's livelihoods.
Russia/Georgia conflict Save the Children has issued an urgent appeal for $1 million (£530,000) to meet the critical needs of thousands of children and their families forced to flee their homes as a result of the conflict between Georgia and Russia. Make a donation to support this appeal.
Global food crisis Across the globe, food prices have soared in recent months. Read how we're gearing up to respond.
Climate change In the face of climate change children in the poorest countries bear the brunt of increasingly frequent and severe disasters. Find out what we're doing
Success in Swaziland We look back at how our work really has changed children's lives for the better in Swaziland. Learn about our work
India photo story Heavy rainfall since the beginning of June has caused severe flooding in India. Lean more about the communities affected by monsoon season.
Children's Emergency Fund By having the funds already in place before emergencies hit, we've been able to respond quickly to emergencies all over the world. Albania, Afghanistan, India and Niger are just some of the countries where the fund has saved lives. Support our Children's Emergency Fund.
Child Protection Trainee Scheme Do you want to work in child protection? Each year we recruit ten trainees for a year-long training programme. Read about the experiences of one of our previous trainees.
Latest emergency news Friday 19 September 2008 Thousands of villages still flooded, millions still homeless one month after deluge in India’s poorest state Children who were forced to flee their villages to escape flooding in Bihar, northern India, are still homeless and living in appalling conditions. Tuesday 16 September 2008 Give now to help Zimbabwe's children Save the Children launches £5 million appeal following power-sharing deal Friday 12 September 2008 Glimmer of hope for Zimbabwe’s children Save the Children is optimistic that the recent developments in Zimbabwe will improve the lives of the 6.8 million children living in the country. Tuesday 9 September 2008 Disease kills children in India flood camps Children who fled their homes to escape floods in northern India are dying from disease because of dirty contaminated water and a lack of decent toilets and washing facilities in the camps where they are living. What you can do Donate now
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