Our Issues
Our Goal is to Give Every Child a Strong Start in Life
This is why Save the Children Action Network focuses on three critical issues:
expanding early childhood education in the U.S., helping vulnerable children worldwide and
Why are These Issues Critical?
Early Childhood Education in the U.S.
2 out of 5 children in America do not have access to early learning programs like preschool.
Yet most of a child’s brain is developed by age 5.
Learn how we’re helping more kids succeed.
Protecting Vulnerable Children
Coronavirus knows no borders.
With the pandemic now spreading into some of the world’s poorest countries, there could be devastating impacts on girls and children affected by conflict.
We must act now to help protect these vulnerable children.
Children’s rights continue to be violated at the U.S. – Mexico border.
Vulnerable children are being held in custody longer than the legal limit, separated from their families, denied basic care and more.
Learn how we’re advocating for the protection of these children.
Read More About These Issues
The Story Behind Paper Children: A Conversation With the Director
SCAN spoke with the director of Paper Children about the struggle for families seeking asylum in the U.S., the unique impact on children and her inspiration for the documentary.
Creating a Future without Child Marriage
Children around the world have big dreams. But now they are facing an enormous hurdle to achieve their dreams: the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has disrupted every part of life. But for girls in particular, there’s even more at stake.
SOS: Child Care Providers Need Help!
Child care providers and teachers have been stretched thin over the last few months. Before many more child care centers are forced to close, we must continue to advocate for increased investments toward the child care industry.