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Our Key Issues

Children in Crisis

When crisis strikes, SCAN speaks up.

Unthinkable conflict. Unbearable poverty. Unimaginable levels of need. These crises and more pose a grave threat to kids’ futures. Millions around the world have had their childhoods stolen. It’s not fair — but our elected leaders have the power to help.

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. 

Keep SNAP Strong

Tell your state lawmakers Colorado has the resources to keep SNAP strong — now we must use them to protect food access for families across our state.

Help Children Survive Hunger
Save Kids from Deadly Diseases
Send Lifesaving Aid to Afghanistan

Programs like WIC and Food for Peace help families put nutritious meals on the table across the globe. But current budget proposals would cut their funding. Tell Congress to protect funding for programs that keep kids fed!

Every day, far too many children die from preventable diseases. They need funding for global immunization efforts. Tell Congress: Make vaccines available to every child, everywhere!

The U.S. cut all humanitarian funding to Afghanistan. Now, 21.9 million people need urgent support to survive. Urge Congress to restore aid.

LET’S PROTECT CHILDREN IN CRISIS

When kids’ rights are at risk, we speak up. You can help mobilize lawmakers, share children’s stories and make lasting change.

“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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