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‘The children don’t understand what’s happening’: At least 400,000 children fleeing Ukraine at risk of hunger, illness, trafficking, abuse
Save the Children Canada responds to Government of Canada’s response, calls for unhindered humanitarian access and prioritization of children in Canada’s funding
Escalation of hostilities across Ukraine putting 7.5 million children at risk
Toronto, 24 February – All the children in Ukraine – at least 7.5 million under 18-year-olds - are in grave danger of physical harm, severe emotional distress, and displacement, following an escalation in hostilities overnight, says Save the Children.
Ukraine: “Don’t give up on diplomacy– because more violence will destroy a generation of children.”
Toronto, 23 February 2022: Children will bear the brunt of a significant escalation in fighting in Ukraine, with injuries and deaths likely in the worst-case scenario, says Save the Children calling for an immediate cessation to hostilities.
Somalia’s worst drought crisis in a decade leaves millions hungry with lives at risk
Toronto, 9 February: Somalia is experiencing its worst drought crisis in a decade, with millions going hungry and being forced from their homes in search of food and water, says Save the Children.
Parents and teachers race to clear ash from schools wrecked by Tonga volcano
Save the Children says return to school on January 31st will help children recover from the trauma
Yemen: at least three children among more than 60 killed as airstrikes down internet across the country
Toronto, 21 January, 2022 – At least three children and more than 60 adults are reported to have been killed and at least 100 others injured in a series of airstrikes today in Yemen, Save the Children said, but the true number is feared to be higher.
Aid arrives in disaster-struck Tonga as food, water running out
Save the Children to set up temporary learning and child friendly spaces, deliver cash to families
