Our Issues
Our Goal is to Give Every Child a Strong Start in Life
This is why Save the Children Action Network focuses on three critical issues:
expanding early childhood education in the U.S., protecting children in conflict and
Why are These Issues Critical?
Early Childhood Education in the U.S.
2 out of 5 children in America do not have access to early learning programs like preschool.
Yet most of a child’s brain is developed by age 5.
Learn how we’re helping more kids succeed.
Protecting Children in Conflict
Nearly 1 in 5 children around the world are living in conflict zones.
The killing and abduction of children, as well as the targeting of schools and denial of humanitarian aid, are all on the rise around the world.
Learn how we’re working to end the war on children.
Children’s rights continue to be violated at the U.S. – Mexico border.
Vulnerable children are being held in custody longer than the legal limit, separated from their families, denied basic care and more.
Learn how we’re advocating for the protection of these children.
Read More About These Issues
This Halloween, Who You Gonna Call? Your Members of Congress.
In the spirit of spookiness, here are some tricky issues that are affecting kids and ways that you can help treat them.
All Across the Country, We’re Highlighting Children Impacted by War
I’m a father of two young kids, and I can’t help but think about the terrible consequences armed conflict, like the situation in Syria, has on children. Fortunately, as an employee of Save the Children Action Network, I know that many people are working tirelessly to advocate for the safety and security of these children.
A Spark of Light in the Darkness: A Refugee’s Story
Wilita and his siblings. This picture was taken when they first came to the United States. Wilita is in the top right corner wearing a black suit and white shirt. I grew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo …