Save the Children in Cambodia expresses deep concern over the humanitarian consequences of the recent development and escalating clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border. As an organisation committed to protecting children's rights, Save the Children is closely monitoring the situation. Children must be protected from harm at all times. We call for all efforts to be made to prevent further harm and ensure a peaceful and stable environment.
Bissan*, 14, has seen meaningful change in herself since joining Save the Children’s activities. When she first arrived, she struggled with confidence and often kept to herself, worried about saying the wrong thing or being judged by others. Over time, through psychosocial support sessions, awareness activities, and creative outlets like drawing, she began to open up. She learned how to express herself, connect with others, and feel more comfortable in social settings, gradually becoming more confident and engaged. She has learned about respect, kindness, and how to handle difficult situations safely, including the importance of turning to trusted adults for support. At home, her relationships with her siblings improved — she now approaches disagreements calmly, helping resolve conflicts rather than contributing to them. Despite the challenges of living through war, Bissan* finds comfort in having a space where she can speak freely and feel supported. Looking ahead, she holds on to her ambitions of becoming a journalist or a model and continues to enjoy drawing as a way to express her thoughts and feelings. Above all, Bissan* hopes for an end to the war—so that families can return home and life can begin to feel normal again. Save the Children staff are supporting children in Gaza with psychosocial support services and child friendly spaces where children can play, learn and connect with other children. The child rights organisation is also providing health, nutrition and water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services to communities in Gaza, which includes critical provisions of clean water and hygiene promotion activities. Save the Children
Save the Children staff meet people displaced during the earthquake in La Guaira State. Save the Children is responding and working urgently with teams and partners to assess needs and support affected children and families. Edwin Corona Ramos / Save the Children