Together with you we are rewriting the future for millions of children
Rewrite the Future is Save the Children's global campaign to get education for children affected by armed conflict. Two years on from the launch of the campaign, this is what we have achieved.
Why care? Millions of children around the world suffer the wars of adults. Caught in a cycle of poverty and conflict, it can seem as though their future has already been written for them. But with education, these children can rewrite their future.
“I just want to go to school” children have told us again and again, even in the midst of a conflict.They deserve quality education that can keep them safe, help them recover from their experiences of war, and empower them to build a more peaceful and prosperous future in their community.
It can be done Together with you and many others, we have improved the quality of education for 5.7 million children including getting 815,000 children into school. We are also co-leading the Global Education Cluster ensuring education continues even in the midst of emergencies.
Change around the world From the G8 to the UN Security Council, we have secured high-profile recognition of the importance of education for children affected by armed conflict. And in the past year we have seen significant policy or funding changes by governments in Colombia, Liberia, Uganda and the United States.
Thank you – and please help us do more We couldn’t do anything without the help of our supporters who have so far contributed $300 million. Individuals, community organisations, partners, governments, corporations, foundations and trusts are all playing an important part.
More action is needed – today Two years ago, 43 million children were out of school in conflict-affected countries – today, 37 million children. This is progress, but for children in conflict it is too slow. Urgent action is needed to reach the world’s Millennium Development Goal of universal primary education by 2015.
What can I do? Get involved or donate now to help us do more for children.