Emergencies

When we returned to Chieng hamlet, Yen The commune, Bac Ninh province on a quiet January afternoon in 2026, Ms. Luyen was still pedaling her old bicycle along the village road, collecting scrap metal, just as she had done for years. Her body remained fragile, her steps uneven. But this time, her smile felt lighter.

In the past year, we’ve seen major cuts to foreign aid budgets by governments around the world, even as global instability deepens. Humanitarian need is rising, while the resources available to meet it are shrinking. In that context, our work, and how we do it, is more vital than ever. In 2026, Save the Children will keep children at the heart of every response. We’ll advocate for their rights and ensure their voices are heard.

Southern Mozambique was hit by devastating floods that claimed over 100 lives and affected roughly 432,000 people, including thousands of children at extreme risk. The disaster caused widespread destruction of homes, livestock, and infrastructure, notably in Gaza Province after the unprecedented opening of all 14 floodgates at the Massingir Dam. Save the Children has been actively responding by using boats to rescue stranded families and providing emergency aid in temporary accommodation centres. Despite these efforts, the organization warns that humanitarian resources are critically strained and urgent international support is required to prevent the crisis from escalating further as heavy rains continue.

The humanitarian crisis in Northern Mozambique is escalating due to spreading violence, massive displacement (around 120,000 people, including 55,000 children newly displaced), and a severe funding collapse. The crisis is one of the world's most underfunded emergencies, with only US $73 million received against a required US $352 million. Humanitarian organizations call upon the international community, donors, and governments for urgent action, increased funding, and renewed commitment to address the rapidly growing needs.

Save the Children aid workers travelling on a herd of donkeys have delivered the first emergency medical supplies, food, water and tarpaulins to a remote village in western Sudan that was cut off by a massive landslide this week

Violence in Cabo Delgado has displaced tens of thousands of people, with over 49,000 arriving in Chiúre district, where an organisation is leading a comprehensive humanitarian response. This response includes family reunification, psychosocial support, nutritional screening, vaccination, and distribution of essential goods. However, needs are growing at an alarming rate, outstripping resources and requiring more help to protect vulnerable children and families.

Today, 1 in 11 children faces conflict, hunger, and climate disasters. Save the Children’s 2025 Humanitarian Plan aims to protect 12 million children globally. Learn more about how we intend to do this in this blog.

This 9-step guide provides tips on how to keep children safe during a hurricane, storm, cyclone or typhoon.

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