Our Key Issues
Children in Crisis
When crisis strikes, SCAN speaks up.
Our Mission
We champion the rights of the world’s 2.3 billion children.
Surviving is just the beginning for at-risk kids. In the face of ever-growing humanitarian need, SCAN is urging Congress to fund urgent and long-term support for struggling families and communities — advocating for programs that keep children healthy, learning and safe from harm.
Now Is No Time for Hunger
Millions of kids across the U.S. are going hungry. That’s why lawmakers must protect our nation’s most important nutrition support programs.
The U.S. terminated foreign aid programs that helped communities stand on their own. Now, families don’t have the tools to become self-reliant in the face of hunger, poverty and inequality. Tell Congress: Every child deserves dignity, hope and a chance to thrive!
Over 12 million children in Afghanistan need humanitarian aid to survive. No child deserves to suffer. Tell Congress: Send lifesaving relief to Afghanistan NOW.
Right now, 153 million kids are going hungry worldwide, including nearly 20% of all children here at home. Tell Congress: Kids are counting on us. Fully fund lifesaving programs like Food for Peace and WIC!
“Meeting with policymakers makes me feel like the voice of my community has been heard. I’m already imagining children going to school and getting access to healthcare services.”
– Kubra, youth activist from Nigeria
Advocacy in Action
Read inspiring stories on our work to protect kids’ futures!
MORE KEY CAUSES
Early Childhood Education
Early education prepares children for a lifetime of learning.
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Child Hunger
Kids can’t thrive on empty stomachs.
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) shows up and speaks out for kids. Help us fight to give every child a strong start in life.
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life.