About Us
ABOUT SAVE THE CHILDREN
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future.
In Canada and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – so children can fulfill their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.
We help ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. Working in over 110 countries, and together with children, families, communities, and partners, we help millions of children to survive and thrive.
Donate Now to Support Our WorkLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
At Save the Children Canada, we acknowledge that our office at 4141 Yonge Street in North York is located on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Anishinaabeg, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit. This land is covered by Treaty 13, signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and is part of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum. This peace agreement between Indigenous Nations outlines shared responsibility to care for the land and waters around the Great Lakes.
We recognize Indigenous Peoples as the original stewards of these lands. Their laws, governance systems, and knowledge traditions have protected and sustained these territories since time immemorial and continue to do so today. We understand that treaties are not historical artifacts. They are ongoing agreements that require recognition, respect, and responsibility.
This acknowledgement is one part of our responsibility to understand the ongoing impacts of colonization and to uphold our obligations to Indigenous Peoples. We are committed to continuous learning through onboarding and annual READI sessions, and to meaningful action through our internal READI Strategy and the external work of the National Reconciliation Program in partnership with Indigenous Nations and communities. We recognize that gratitude alone is not enough. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action toward justice and reconciliation.
OUR VALUES
At Save the Children, our work is driven by seven core values. They are:
ACCOUNTABILITY
COURAGE
DIVERSITY
HUMAN RIGHTS
INCLUSION
JUSTICE
RECIPROCITY
These values not only drive our goals as an organizations, they also support our efforts to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting positive impact in their lives.
OUR PRIORITIES
We’re working to change children’s futures, for good.
To make this happen, we’ve outlined four key priority areas that our work focuses on. Hover over or tap on the headings below to learn more.
Children in Crisis
Indigenous Child Rights
Gender Equality
Climate Justice
All our efforts work together to ensure that children’s rights are a reality, including efforts that protect the planet for future generations.
