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
World Leaders: Don’t forget about kids at UNGA
The 74th UN General Assembly is now in session. This is a great opportunity to call on world leaders to make critical investments to better the lives of children.
The first years of a child’s life are crucial. Here’s how we can help them.
SCAN’s Associate Director for State Campaigns details how he’s seen the benefit of early childhood education across multiple states and explains why he’s encouraging the Senate to #InvestInKids.
From Washington to Berlin, We’re Building Youth Engagement
Last month, I traveled to Berlin to visit the Save the Children Germany office to help more young people get involved in advocacy. Here’s what I shared, and what I learned along the way.