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
It’s Not Up for Debate: Candidates Need to Talk About Kids
When someone asks me what I think about the 2020 presidential race, here’s my answer: we’re not hearing enough about kids!
Partner Organizations Weigh In: How Can We Advocate for Kids?
SCAN asked some of its partners to weigh in on issues that affect kids today, and how we, as voters and advocates, can help them. Here is what they said.
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.