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Our Key Issues

Children in Crisis

When crisis strikes, SCAN speaks up.

Unthinkable conflict. Unbearable poverty. Unimaginable levels of need. These crises and more pose a grave threat to kids’ futures. Millions around the world have had their childhoods stolen. It’s not fair — but our elected leaders have the power to help.

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. 

Urge Tennessee Lawmakers to Strengthen Child Care and Nutrition

Tennessee lawmakers are considering bills that would strengthen child care for families and ensure access to summer meals across the Volunteer State.

Keep Kids Fed and Thriving
Help Children in Afghanistan
Take Action to Protect Sudan’s Children

McGovern-Dole Food for Education is one of the world’s most effective hunger-fighting programs. Tell Congress to keep kids fed and thriving!

Kids in Afghanistan are facing the bitter cold without food, shelter, medical care or warm clothing. It’s time to restore lifesaving aid for kids. Tell Congress to protect Afghan children!

17 million children in Sudan are at risk of danger, hunger and disease. Send a message to Congress asking to protect these children and prevent further atrocities.

LET’S PROTECT CHILDREN IN CRISIS

When kids’ rights are at risk, we speak up. You can help mobilize lawmakers, share children’s stories and make lasting change.

“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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