Child Rights Governance
We work with and for children, through Children Parliaments, Civil Society Organizations, community structures, partners and other stakeholders to influence duty bearers to put in place laws, policies and strategies that impact children to survive, learn and be protected. Save the Children does sensitization, awareness raising, mobilization and community engagement, to amplify the voices of children around issues that affect them, including but not limited to inequalities, early, child and forced marriage, climate change, malnutrition, displacement, trafficking, gender-based violence, unsafe schools, child labour, and lack of access to basic social services.
We promote the adoption and implementation of social protection policies and advocate for an increased and sustainable public investment in children, among others. One of our major areas of work is leading the advocacy towards the full implementation of the Child Protection Law at the State level and the Child Rights Act at the national level, among others. We also have a global campaign called Generation Hope, which mobilises duty-bearers and right-holders to build a greener, fairer and livable planet for children.
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18 Sep 2025
Kenya: One-third of children found to be malnourished in Turkana as aid cuts, crocodile attacks compound hunger crisis
Mothers in northern Kenya are struggling to feed their children due to drought, crocodile attacks curtailing fishing, locusts decimating crops, and aid cuts reducing nutrition services, Save the Children said.
11 Jul 2025
Clean Water, Healthy Lives: P&G Purifiers Tackling Waterborne Diseases in Children
In Garissa County, unsafe water exposed children to deadly diseases—until Save the Children, supported by P&G, provided clean water solutions, health screenings, and hygiene education. Families now use water purifiers, leading to healthier children, empowered mothers, and stronger, more resilient communities.
7 May 2025
On the Frontline of Climate Hunger: Catherine Saves Children’s Lives in Turkana
Meet Catherine, a dedicated nutritionist in Turkana County, Kenya. She helps run a fortnightly Save the Children outreach clinic, treating malnourished children and supporting mothers. Since the clinic began, Catherine has played a key role in reducing cases of severe acute malnutrition and improving community health.