Since 2012, Jordan has opened its arms to Syrian refugees. SCAN’s Samra Khawaja had the chance to visit the largest Syrian camp and see firsthand the work that’s being done by Save the Children Jordan to help provide services to families and children.
Is a 12-year-old too young to talk to a presidential candidate and advocate for kids? Of course not! Here’s one example of a boy using his voice to make a difference for kids around the world.
This week was International Youth Day, and to honor that, we’re highlighting the work of our high school Student Ambassadors. Most of them aren’t yet old enough to vote but work hard to engage elected officials and candidates on issues impacting kids.
With all of the bad news happening today, I sometimes feel like building a fortress around myself. But working with cities in New Mexico to help migrant families are strong reminders of “the good” news.
An inside look at Save the Children programming at the U.S.-Mexico Border and the special power of giant, stuffed sharks.
When I was first trained to be a Save the Children Emergency Responder, I was ready to respond to the next natural disaster. Little did I know that instead, I’d be at the U.S./Mexico border providing much needed respite to families.
For 3 weeks, I joined Save the Children programs at the U.S. southern border in New Mexico. Here are some of the many insights I gained while serving families and children seeking asylum within the United States.
The second Democratic presidential debates came to a close this week in Detroit, Michigan. While the debate was split into two nights, there was one issue that got a lot of attention on both nights and stands out the most to us: the crisis at our southern border.
What’s it like to intern with Save the Children Action Network? Mattie Cryer spent a year working with SCAN in Colorado. Here are her biggest takeaways from that experience.
Though some children will face hurdles in their lives, it’s essential as a parent to recognize when your children need a little extra support, and understand how you can provide them with resources that will help them thrive.
When I began my first read aloud with the class, one student named Julio raised his hand and asked me what I was holding. When children aren’t given the tools to learn prior to kindergarten, they are then expected to retain all the information they might’ve missed in one year.
