Partner Organizations Weigh In: How Can We Advocate for Kids?
SCAN asked some of its partners to weigh in on issues that affect kids today, and how we, as voters and advocates, can help them. Here is what they said.
Tag Archives: Save the Children
World Leaders: Don’t forget about kids at UNGA
The 74th UN General Assembly is now in session. This is a great opportunity to call on world leaders to make critical investments to better the lives of children.
The border crisis hits home, literally.
The border crisis hits home, literally. Born and raised in New Mexico, there is a lot I love about my home state – namely the people’s open hearts. I had the incredible privilege to visit Deming where volunteers support asylum seekers with food, clothing, shelter and health screenings. Here’s what I saw.
3 Ways You Can Help Kids at the Border Today
Every day, new stories emerge about the thousands of children who are in desperate need of care and relief at the U.S. border. Here are three ways that you can make a real, tangible difference for those children.
Changemakers for Children
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Save the Children recognized an inspiring group of people who have all raised their voices and worked tirelessly for the world’s most marginalized children. Get to know the Changemakers for Children!
I Spent Two Years in Honduras. This is Why People Are Fleeing From There.
Today, an estimated 3,500 people – including children – are fleeing extreme poverty and violence and seeking refuge in the U.S. They deserve to be treated with compassion and respect.
5 Alarming Facts about Global Child Mortality Rates
All babies deserve a healthy and vibrant start to life, but for some, just surviving until their fifth birthday is a challenge. Many of the world’s youngest citizens struggle simply because of where they were born. We can — and must — help change this.
Let’s End the Preventable Deaths of Moms and Kids
For many mothers, the day they give birth can be the most dangerous day of their life. But moms like me all across the world will do anything to give their children a healthy chance in life.
Help Millions of Girls Find Hope After Horror
Many children around the world witness horrific events and are forced to grow up too quickly—especially if they are female. Education can provide the confidence and strength necessary for these girls to find hope after horror.
Photo of the month: 1-year-old Emery in Mississippi
In Mississippi, Early Head Start teacher Tywonda Raymond engages her one-year-old students. A curious one-year-old Emery looks on.