In Their Words: The Reality of Coronavirus and Child Care
SCAN spoke to more than 20 volunteers who work with children to hear, in their words, how the coronavirus is affecting them. Here are four of their stories.
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#LEADLikeAGirl: A Q&A with 3 of our Inspiring Student Ambassadors
SCAN asked 3 outstanding Student Ambassadors to give their perspectives on the challenges girls face today. Here are their responses.
Girls: Raise Your Hands
In a world where it can seem impossible for women and girls to get a seat at the table, the reminder to advocate for yourself and others can go a long way.
Girls Taking the Lead
Across the globe, women and girls are standing up to discrimination and determining their own futures. Here are a few examples of girls leading the way for change.
Let’s Solve the Child Care and Early Education Crisis in Colorado
Colorado is seriously lacking accessible child care and early ed spots. Just this year, I stood outside at 4 am, for four hours, to assure the two soon-to-be preschoolers would have a slot. Something has to change.
Empowering Girls to Influence Decisions that Affect Them
When women and girls are able to take on leadership roles, we all benefit! But that all begins with investing in them early. The Girls LEAD Act would help make that a reality.
What can $20 get you in 2020? A Big Difference for Kids
How could a $2, $20 or $200 donation to Save the Children Action Network help children in 2020? Here are a few examples of what that money could do.
From the Communities to the Capitol
Olivia Kim is a Student Ambassador for Save the Children Action Network at the University of Washington. Hear, in her words, why this work is so important to her.
Advocates With Big Hearts
February and Valentine’s Day are great reminders to share love! Here are a few of our amazing advocates who “share the love” all year around.
From State Fairs to Prime Time TV: How Iowa Showed Up for Kids
SCAN volunteers in Iowa have been advocating for kids on the presidential trail since 2018. Learn more about how those efforts have led to real commitments from candidates to #InvestInKids.
One Year On: How the Remain in Mexico Policy has Affected Children at the Border
On the one-year anniversary of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), SCAN spoke with a community volunteer in Ciudad Juárez to learn how MPP has affected children and families at the border,