Save the Children Action Network

Meet Olivia.

She was given an amazing gift: the opportunity to learn. Read Olivia’s story, and help us give every child a strong start.

Meet Nadya.

She was born underweight. A simple solution called kangaroo care saved her life. Read Nadya’s story, and help us save more lives.

We are the political voice for kids.

Save the Children Action Network is building political will to increase opportunity for children and ensure a better future for us all.

Together, we can give every child a strong start in life.

Our Issues

We’re on the ground in five states and advocating on Capitol Hill to:

Ask Presidential Candidates to Prioritize Early Childhood Education

Urge Congress to Save the Lives of Moms and Kids

Happening Now

Our current work happening in the US and abroad

September 28, 2016Ending Preventable DeathsBipartisan Reach Every Mother and Child Act Hits 200 Cosponsors in U.S. House of Representatives
September 15, 2016Ending Preventable DeathsIf Congress Acts, We Can Save Moms and Kids
September 14, 2016Early Childhood EducationSave the Children Action Network Statement on Trump’s Proposed Plan to Address Cost of Childcare

Learn more about the successes of our past campaigns

High 5 for Kids

Raising awareness of kids’ issues at presidential caucuses and primaries

In 2015 we launched the High 5 for Kids campaign to raise awareness of kids’ issues in key presidential states. Our activists attended events throughout Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina and asked presidential candidates: if elected, how would you invest in kids?

Don’t Wait. Educate.

Bringing preschool to Manchester, New Hampshire

Led by Manchester residents Meryl Levin and Chris Stewart, the “Don’t Wait. Educate.” campaign helped to elect 13 Alderman and School Board candidates who pledged to make establishing an early childhood education program in Manchester a priority in their next term.

Get Local

Learn about our grassroots work in 2016