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Two thirds of children across Western Europe were exposed to extreme heatwaves between 1 January and 14 July this year, according to new data from Save the Children as temperatures soar and record wildfires ravage parts of Europe

Early warning systems play a critical role in protecting communities from the increasing impacts of climate change and natural hazards. By ensuring that timely and accurate information reaches people before disasters occur, these systems help communities, especially children, families, and vulnerable groups—prepare for, respond to, and reduce risks associated with extreme weather events and other emergencies. Effective early warning systems are essential for strengthening community resilience, safeguarding livelihoods, and improving disaster preparedness at the local level.

Health worker Anab and her colleagues Maryam and Kaltun travel by ambulance, on foot and by donkey to bring routine vaccines to remote and nomadic families in Puntland, Somalia. The hardest part of the job is not the distance. It is trust, and they are winning it.

Since UNIQLO launched the PEACE FOR ALL project in June 2022, 54 individuals and organisations have created T-shirt designs expressing a wish for peace. The project has sold more than 11.1 million T-shirts, contributing about US$20.6 million* in donations from sales to partner organisations supporting those affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, and conflict around the world.

Seeds Training has strengthened Amphaiy's confidence and facilitation skills, equipping her to better support communities in identifying solutions to their own challenges. She is committed to applying these skills in her daily work to help create more inclusive, resilient, and community-led development outcomes.

More than 74,000 children under five in Gaza will suffer acute malnutrition in the year to April 2027, according to new data, highlighting that the crisis remains catastrophic with children paying the highest price.

Hunger knows no borders, no boundaries and no limits. As the climate crisis deepens, conflict escalates, global inequality widens, and aid is cut, more and more children face the ever-growing threat of hunger. They can’t learn, play, or grow. Their childhoods slip away.

Children impacted by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela a month ago said they are missing their homes, schools, and the loved ones and friends who were among the 5,400 people that died in the disaster, said Save the Children.

Thousands of pregnant women and new mothers require access to healthcare, nutritious food and safe shelter one month after last month's two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } By Mogbonjubade Adesulure When cholera began spreading through Borno State in early May, what followed was one of the most severe outbreaks the state had seen in recent years. What made the difference during one of Borno's most severe cholera outbreaks, and what will it take to keep children and families safe in the months ahead? *Read more...

The call comes ahead of the formal adoption in September of the EU's Return Regulation that was approved in the European Parliament in June. The regulation goes against the EU’s own rules on fundamental rights, Save the Children said, including on the suspensive effect of appeals.

At least 189 children have now died in the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with thousands more living with fear and trauma and in need of mental health support after witnessing loss in their communities.

At least 19 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian territory so far in July, with four children reportedly killed in Gaza this morning, with attacks near-daily despite a ceasefire.

Children in Yemen are being plunged deeper into hunger as world leaders fail to fully re-open the Strait of Hormuz, said Save the Children, releasing a new market assessment showing how fuel and food prices have skyrocketed since the escalation in the Middle East region four months ago. 

"The surge in Israeli settlers’ attacks is not a surprise. The deafening silence of the international community is. Palestinian children are constantly living in fear and terror from Israeli forces and the settlers. Unprotected with no means of keeping them safe. This cycle of violence must be stopped."

Hunger in Madagascar is set to escalate dramatically later this year, with the number of people facing crisis levels projected to jump by 75% and about one in 10 children under five suffering or expected to suffer from acute malnutrition.

Save the Children Pakistan Country Director Khuram Gondal met with United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher during his strategic visit to Pakistan to discuss strengthening humanitarian action, advancing localisation, and protecting the rights of children affected by crises.

More children in Yemen have been killed by landmines and other unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the first six months of this year than all of 2025, according to new Save the Children analysis

After the 2025 Myanmar earthquake, Daw Chaw Su* and her family were displaced to a crowded monastery shelter with limited sanitation facilities. Save the Children’s WASH response provided toilets, bathing spaces, hygiene supplies, and awareness sessions, improving health, safety, dignity, and living conditions for earthquake-affected communities in Mandalay.