Save the Children Action Network

Meet Ahlam.*

She is one of more than 700 million children – or 1 in 4 kids around the world – who have been robbed of their right to childhood.

Meet Fatchima.

She survived malnutrition in Niger thanks to hospital care. Urge Congress to reject budget cuts to programs that save kids' lives.

Meet Olivia.

She was given an amazing gift: the opportunity to learn. Read Olivia’s story, and help us give every child a strong start.

Meet Nadya.

She was born underweight. A simple solution called kangaroo care saved her life. Read Nadya’s story, and help us save more lives.

We are the political voice for kids.

Save the Children Action Network is building political will to increase opportunity for children and ensure a better future for us all. Together, we can give every child a strong start in life.

Our Issues

We’re on the ground in five states and advocating on Capitol Hill to:

Urge Congress to Expand Effective Early Learning Programs

Sign if You Agree: All Kids Deserve a Childhood

Happening Now

Our current work happening in the US and abroad

Learn more about the successes of our past campaigns

High 5 for Kids

Raising awareness of kids’ issues at presidential caucuses and primaries

In 2015 we launched the High 5 for Kids campaign to raise awareness of kids’ issues in key presidential states. Our activists attended events throughout Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina and asked presidential candidates: if elected, how would you invest in kids?
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Wins for Kids in 2016

Opening up new opportunities for kids in 2016

In 2016 there were many big moments in one of the most important battles there is: ensuring that all kids have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our wins for kids graphic highlights our five biggest accomplishments during the year.
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Get Local

Learn about our grassroots work in 2017