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., encouraging support for girls’ leadership 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.
Investing in Girls
Approximately 132 million girls between the age of 6 and 17 are out of school worldwide.
When girls lead their own lives, speak their minds and determine their futures, everyone benefits.
Learn how we’re building support for girls’ leadership.
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
2020 Vision for Kids
This year, there are a lot of competing priorities facing our elected leaders. And through it all, we need to ensure that children are a top priority.
The Stories that Moved You in 2019
The news cycle in 2019 was anything but slow. There was so much that happened this year – it’s hard to keep track! That’s why we’re taking a moment to reflect on the stories that touched you, our readers, in 2019.
5 Trends We Couldn’t Help But Join in 2019
Which social media trends did we join in 2019? Find out!