Our mission is to create lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need in the U.S. and around the world.

Our priorities are to ensure that children in need grow up protected and safe, educated, healthy and well-nourished, and able to thrive in economically secure households.

We provide a wide range of programs, including:

Training community health workers to care for newborns and young children; Protecting vulnerable children from abuse and exploitation;

Helping communities in at-risk countries to be prepared in advance of natural disasters; and

Improving children's health through regular exercise and nutritious food in the U.S.

Our Achievements in 2009:

In 2009, our Rewrite the Future campaign has reached more than 12 million children in conflict-affected countries with access to improved education.

U.S. programs in literacy, early childhood development and nutrition, and physical activity are reaching 18,000 children in 13 states.

Save the Children responded to more than 25 emergencies in 2009, providing food, shelter and medical care to families, as well as protection for children. Donate Now!