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Announcing the 2022 Student Awards!
As we close the books on this school year, I can only look back with admiration at this incredible group of students I’ve had the joy of working with. This year brought a head-spinning amount of change for all of …
Girls Are Leading The Way Passing the Girls LEAD Act
Around the world, girls continue to be excluded from decisions affecting them – their needs invisible and their voices unheard. But girls can and should have their voices heard in civic and political discussions at every level – from local …
10 Years Later: The Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan
South Sudan marked its 10-year anniversary of independence earlier this month on July 9. This is a huge milestone, but how are the people of South Sudan faring today, 10 years later? Still the newest country in the world, South …
Announcing the 2021 Student Ambassador Awards
Another school year comes to a close, but this was anything but “just another year.” Adjusting to virtual learning, ever-shifting class schedules, isolation, sickness and family crises, racial and civil unrest, anxiety, depression, and missing out on formative experiences—this is …
Welcoming SCAN’s new Executive Director
Hear from Christy Gleason about how advocacy works because the power of individual voices united to make change is real. It inspires people. It moves policymakers. It makes a difference for children and families.
You Helped Moms and Kids Everywhere for WIC!
Here at Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), we spent last week honoring moms who have been working harder than ever for their kids. Check out the results!
Spring into Advocacy!
While it can be tricky to advocate during these times, there are ways to safely and effectively be a voice for kids. As we welcome a new season with a fresh start, we’ve got a few ways you can “spring” into advocacy.
COVID-19: A Year in Reflection
After nearly a year since the pandemic began, we checked-in with a few of our advocates to hear what the recently passed American Rescue Plan means for their community and what they look forward to as we work to rebuild our economy.
Youth Female Activists Who Rock!
We’re highlighting a few incredible youth female activists who are advocating for girls all across the world – helping them grow up healthy, ensuring they get the chance to go to school and protect them from harm. Let’s meet them!
Building Back Better for Child Nutrition
No child should face hunger. Here’s what the Biden administration has done so far to help end childhood hunger and what we at Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) are advocating for.