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Save the Children

For over 100 years, Save the Children advanced children’s rights around the world. We do whatever it takes every day and in times of crisis — to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We strive to ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard— transforming their lives and the future we share. Because we believe every girl and boy has the right to survive and thrive.

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A soccer field, seeds, and the children of Lebanon

At the height of the crisis, Lebanon was straining under the weight of mass displacement as families fled the violence. In just two weeks, humanitarian organizations transformed the government-owned stadium into a safe, livable refuge for roughly 2,500 people.

Eléa*, 11, pictured with her school gear a couple of years after being separated from her family for over six months after fleeing conflict in her village in Eastern DRC

Hugh Kinsella Cunningham / Save the Children

ANNUAL REPORT 2025: LOCAL ACTION, GLOBAL IMPACT

In 2025, when the needs of children grew, and the challenges of reaching them intensified, we moved forward with focus and resolve.  

Thanks to your support, we worked alongside millions of children and communities in crisis to strengthen locally led responses and help maintain stability, dignity, and hope.  

WHAT WE DO FOR CHILDREN

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Emergency

When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children survive, and that their right to learn, play and enjoy a childhood is protected, no matter what is going on around them.
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Health

Every 6 seconds a child dies from a preventable illness or disease. From pre-pregnancy through to early childhood, we are committed to providing health and nutrition programs in the world’s poorest and most fragile communities to save children's lives and ensure they grow up healthy.
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Education

Millions of children are being robbed of an education because of who they are or where they live. Education improves life-long health, income and prospects. We work to ensure every child receives a quality education and gains the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.
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Protection

Too many children around the world live in danger. We are there for vulnerable children, keeping them safe from harm whether they are living on the streets, in refugee camps, or in institutions. We also work to change national and international policies on child protection.
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Gender Equality

Gender equality is a basic right for all people, including children. We are committed to addressing gender-based discrimination and promoting gender equality through our programs so children in all regions of the world can attain their equal right to survival, protection, development and participation.
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Reconciliation

We recognize that not all children’s rights are equally realized in Canada, and those most deprived of their rights are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children. That’s why we are focusing our programs in Canada on reconciliation through a child-centred approach.
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WHAT WE DO FOR CHILDREN

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Emergency

When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children survive, and that their right to learn, play and enjoy a childhood is protected, no matter what is going on around them.
Read More
 

Health

Every 6 seconds a child dies from a preventable illness or disease. From pre-pregnancy through to early childhood, we are committed to providing health and nutrition programs in the world’s poorest and most fragile communities to save children's lives and ensure they grow up healthy.
Read More

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Education

Millions of children are being robbed of an education because of who they are or where they live. Education improves life-long health, income and prospects. We work to ensure every child receives a quality education and gains the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.
Read More

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Protection

Too many children around the world live in danger. We are there for vulnerable children, keeping them safe from harm whether they are living on the streets, in refugee camps, or in institutions. We also work to change national and international policies on child protection.
Read More

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Gender Equality

Gender equality is a basic right for all people, including children. We are committed to addressing gender-based discrimination and promoting gender equality through our programs so children in all regions of the world can attain their equal right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Read More

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Reconciliation

We recognize that not all children’s rights are equally realized in Canada, and those most deprived of their rights are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children. That’s why we are focusing our programs in Canada on reconciliation through a child-centred approach.
Read More