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Student Engagement

Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders — but why wait to make change? SCAN’s youth advocates are already building a better future for children.

JOIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS

Students like you are showing up and speaking out for kids.

SCAN’s youth advocates champion children’s rights in hundreds of high schools and colleges. Together, they’re a national network of unapologetic changemakers.

Start Your Journey Today

Kick off a club, host a fundraiser or organize advocacy events.

Our Student Engagement Program helps youth leaders harness the power of their voices. With training, resources and support from SCAN, students are leading the way toward a brighter tomorrow — on their campuses and in their communities. 


In 2023, we activated 102 student clubs and hosted 194 school activities nationwide!

LEAD

Student Ambassadors get hands-on experience as leaders and changemakers – building teams, spearheading clubs, running workshops and more.

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ADVOCATE

Use your voice to educate peers, organize petitions and urge lawmakers to pass life-changing legislation.

Speak Up

FUNDRAISE

Brainstorm creative ways to raise money for SCAN initiatives, lifesaving child programs and emergency response efforts.

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Engage Your Community

Partner with local organizations to reach at-risk families in your community – from food, clothing and book drives to climate resilience initiatives.

Join Us

Join a Community of Changemakers

There are endless ways to channel your passion for helping kids: write letters to the editor, participate in local events, fundraise or even meet with your member of Congress. Don’t worry — we’ll provide the tools and training you need to be a powerful champion for children.

Upcoming Events

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February 19 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST

Keeping Kids Fed – A Day Of Advocacy Action

Colorado State Capitol

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February 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST

Keeping Kids Fed – Happy Hour

Colorado State Capitol

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February 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CST

Early Ed Month Parent Advocacy Training

Zoom

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February 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST

National Volunteer Webinar – February 2025

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March 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

Mobilize for Tennessee’s Kids: East TN

Greene County Partnership Office, 115 Academy St. Greeneville, TN

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I didn’t have the best start in life… so I want to make sure kids today have somebody that’s going to speak up for them.

– Ivy, President of New Mexico State University’s SCAN c

ADVOCACY IN ACTION

Check out the latest stories on our incredible volunteers!

March 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT

National Volunteer Webinar – March 2025

February 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST

National Volunteer Webinar – February 2025
Children in Crisis Need Your Voice

March 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT

Join us for our monthly webinar where we bring together volunteers from across the country to hear from leaders in the fight to help kids here and abroad, learn about ways to support Save the Children Action Network’s (SCAN’s) advocacy campaigns, and share the work going on in their communities.

February 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST

Join us for our monthly webinar where we bring together volunteers from across the country to hear from leaders in the fight to help kids here and abroad, learn about ways to support Save the Children Action Network’s (SCAN’s) advocacy campaigns, and share the work going on in their communities.

As they overcome the horrors of war, fight the crushing weight of poverty and escape hunger’s grip, the support they rely on is at risk. Tell Congress: Children’s lives are on the line. Step up and protect foreign assistance!

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