Our Key Issues
Children in Crisis
When crisis strikes, SCAN speaks up.
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.
Fight for a Budget that Puts Kids First
The White House just released its 2026 budget request – and it’s packed with deep cuts to essential programs that’ll put kids and families at risk.
The White House is asking Congress to take back billions in already bipartisan approved foreign aid funding. Rescinding this money means kids will go without food, shelter or health care in the midst of a crisis. It’s a death sentence for the world’s most vulnerable children.
The White House just released its 2026 budget request – and it’s packed with deep cuts to essential programs that’ll put kids and families at risk.
“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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Victoria Zegler
Add Your Voice
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) shows up and speaks out for kids. Help us fight to give every child a strong start in life.
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life.