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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.

Save the Children UK’s Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, has met children playing football in Thailand and leading climate campaigns in South Korea as part of her visits to the child rights organisation.

After Myanmar’s devastating earthquake in 2025, Khine Zar’s* family faced displacement, injury, and severe food insecurity. Her toddler, Mee Mee*, developed Severe Acute Malnutrition, but with Save the Children’s therapeutic feeding and community nutrition support, she recovered. The story highlights Myanmar’s growing child nutrition crisis and the lifesaving impact of timely intervention.

Ending child marriage takes more than a law. Save the Children, the Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs, and the Child Justice Steering Committee brought together investigators and prosecutors to strengthen enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2024. Every child deserves a safe childhood and the chance to thrive.

Popi Akhter (23) and Sumi are both early risers. “I have taken care of Sumi since she was a calf. Her calm and friendly approach is the best way to start the day,” elaborates Popi. She has been waking up to cattle calls since she was a child - “The cow shed is part of our house. We try our best in a small space, keeping the cattle safe and inland.” For the budding cattle entrepreneur, she dreams of taking the farm a bit further. It’s more than raising cattle for Popi; she is boosting the business standard. “I’ve been a helping hand with my father’s cattle since I was little. Now I want to make investments, so it grows.”

Save the Children is launching a child-focused €4.5 million regional initiative funded by the European Union to save lives ahead of climate-fueled emergencies in Southeast Asia. Working with partners and governments, the programme will help communities, schools, and local authorities across Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam turn early warnings into early action, protecting children and families before floods, storms, and other extreme weather events become disasters.

Child casualties in Ukraine are surging once again, Save the Children said, with new analysis from the child rights organisation finding that the number of child casualties in June was the highest since the third month of full-scale war breaking out over four years ago

In 2022, Save the Children Laos and World Mosquito Program (WMP) launched its initiative in the capital city of Vientiane to combat the growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases. Phase 1 of the project, which covered the Saysettha and Chantabouly districts, was successfully completed in August 2023. Following this success, Phase 2A expanded coverage to include the districts of Sisattanak, Sikhottabong, Hatxayfong, Naxaythong and Xaythany, concluding in January 2026.Now entering Phase 2B, the project is scaling up significantly to cover approximately 37 km² across all nine districts of Vientiane Capital, alongside 25 km² across Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, Savannakhet, and Champasak provinces. This expansion will bring WMP’s protective, self-sustaining Wolbachia method to more than 1.2 million people.

In the Afar region, Hayat*, a mother of two, has embraced the Emergent Literacy and Math (ELM) at Home initiative to transform her household into a vibrant learning environment. Following regular visits from teachers and participating in school-based parental meetings, Hayat* began creating teaching materials from available home resources to teach her son, Ali*, letters, colors, and numbers through play. This home-based intervention has led to a remarkable transformation in Ali’s* confidence and academic skills; he is now able to identify the English alphabet, handle a pencil to write letters, and read words and phrases—changes so visible that neighbors now remark that Hayat’s* house "looks like a school."

In the Afar region, Senait*, a mother of four, is witnessing a major shift in how her youngest daughter, Helen*, prepares for school. Unlike her older siblings who started primary school without any preparation, Helen* is supported by the Emergent Literacy and Math (ELM) at Home initiative. Through monthly teacher visits and school-based parental meetings, Senait* has learned to use local materials like cardboard to teach Helen* colours, letters, and numbers so she is well-prepared to start school. This "play-based" approach has not only improved Helen’s* literacy but has significantly boosted her confidence and communication skills.

Alice*, a mother of three from Turkana County, struggled to keep her children alive as prolonged drought, food insecurity, and poverty pushed her family to the brink. When her four-year-old daughter Charity* developed severe acute malnutrition and began losing her eyesight, Save the Children reached their community through the UK Aid Match-funded ACCEPT project. After receiving life-saving treatment and Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), Charity recovered her strength and sight, giving Alice renewed hope. Today, despite walking three hours to access outreach services and facing ongoing hardship, Alice continues to seek care for her children, determined to give them a healthier future.