We Are the Political Voice for Kids
As the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, we are building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life. We’re doing this by advocating for high-quality early learning and ending child hunger in the U.S., the safety of children arriving at the southern U.S. border and educating and protecting kids around the world.
New Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Children
The 2021 Childhood Report from Save the Children ranks all 50 states by how well they are protecting and providing for children during the pandemic. Learn more about how your state is doing and how you can take action.
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From the Blog
10 Years Later: The Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan
South Sudan marked its 10-year anniversary of independence earlier this month on July 9. This is a huge milestone, but how are the people of South Sudan faring today, 10 years later? Still the newest country in the world, South …
Announcing the 2021 Student Ambassador Awards
Another school year comes to a close, but this was anything but “just another year.” Adjusting to virtual learning, ever-shifting class schedules, isolation, sickness and family crises, racial and civil unrest, anxiety, depression, and missing out on formative experiences—this is …
Welcoming SCAN’s new Executive Director
Hear from Christy Gleason about how advocacy works because the power of individual voices united to make change is real. It inspires people. It moves policymakers. It makes a difference for children and families.