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Across the United States and around the world, Save the Children works to ensure children survive, learn and are protected. This page features our latest content—leadership insights, staff perspectives and stories from our child‑focused humanitarian, education and health programs—along with practical resources for families. Together, these show the impact behind our work to improve children’s lives.

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What Is Cash Assistance—and Why It Should Shape the Future of Emergency Response

Cash assistance is reshaping disaster relief. Save the Children’s Bjorn Betzler explains why flexible financial support leads to faster, more dignified recovery.
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Women in Water Spotlight

For more than two decades, Save the Children has partnered with P&G to expand access to clean drinking water — helping deliver more than 25 billion liters of clean water.
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America's Forgotten Promises to Afghanistan's Women and Children

Leslie Archambeault, Managing Director of Humanitarian Policy at Save the Children U.S., writes about her trip to Afghanistan and the impact of discontinued humanitarian aid.
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Life in Gaza After the Ceasefire: A Mother’s Story of Loss, Displacement and Survival

A Save the Children staff member shares her experience of displacement, loss and raising a child in Gaza six months after the ceasefire.
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Staff Account from Lebanon: Forced to Flee but We Are Among the Lucky Ones

Jana is Save the Children’s Awards Management Coordinator in Lebanon. She has been displaced three times by conflict in Lebanon, the first time when she was eight years old.
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A Staff Account: I Witnessed a Night of Terror for Children in Gaza

When I was woken up in the middle of the night on Tuesday by the roar of airstrikes and blaring ambulance sirens, I quickly realised that once again, Israeli forces were unleashing…
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World Refugee Day 2026

Join Save the Children this World Refugee Day 2026 to support children fleeing conflict and crisis. Learn how you can take action and make a difference.
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Random Acts of Kindness Day 2026

Join Save the Children in celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day 2026! Be a part of making a positive impact and spreading kindness for a brighter future.
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International Day of Education 2026: Why It Matters for Children

International Day of Education is January 24, 2026. Learn why education matters, how it protects children, and how you can take action with Save the Children.
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Staff Picks: Children's Books That Illustrate the Refugee Experience

This year in celebration of World Refugee Day, our staff has hand-picked children's books that highlight the refugee experience.
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Children's Books that Celebrate Ramadan and Muslim Culture

These children's books from our Ramadan reading list help your kids celebrate Ramadan, Muslim culture and make wonderful reads throughout the entire year!
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19 Children's Books That Celebrate Juneteenth and Black History

To celebrate Juneteenth and Black History, Save the Children shares our favorite children's books that inspire young readers this month all year round.
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