Migrants from Myanmar have been present in Thailand in large numbers for many years due to the long-term conflict, poor economy and lack of educational opportunities and jobs in the country. As a result, approximately 2.5 million migrants from...
CHOICES is a gender-focused curriculum for very young adolescents (VYAs) between the ages of 10-14 years that aims to create positive social and behavior change. Through a series of 10 hour-long participatory sessions, the curriculum challenges...
A publication of children’s voices from the Greater Mekong Sub region reflecting their experiences with migration and vulnerability. Along their journey from their homes, these children experienced excitement, friendships, separation,...
This report summarises the consultations with migrant children carried out in preparation for the Day of General Discussion (DGD) in five regions around the world over a period of 3 months, involving over 100 children. Children were consulted...
Following flooding in south-east Asia in 2011 that affected millions of people in Thailand and Cambodia, adherence to disaster management systems proved challenging. And, while neither the Thai nor Cambodian governments made a formal appeal for...
Save the Children commissioned research on teacher support and development as part of a strategy to build professional and technical capacity through sharing knowledge at global, regional and country levels. The research, which this document...
A briefing paper concerning the positive impact of children’s participation in the Mekong Youth Forum (MYF) and the Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative Against Trafficking (COMMIT). It highlights three MYF meetings on human trafficking that...
Following the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, part of Save the Children’s response focused on children’s participation in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). This programme had several components that included involving children in developing...
These case studies demonstrate the impact Save the Children activities and programmes have had in protecting children from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. The case studies specifically highlight the areas of focus of the Child...
Two million children die each year in India before they reach they fifth birthday, more than any other country in the world. Half of these deaths occur in the very first month of life. What’s even more shocking is that most of these deaths are...