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Mazen, 41, is a senior programme manager with Save the Children in Lebanon. As a Shelter and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene specialist, Mazen works to give families safe homes and access to clean water and sanitation.Recently however, Mazen too has been displaced, He was forced to flee his home in March 2026 when the conflict escalated in Lebanon with his pregnant wife and 11-year-old daughter.In the lead-up to Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June, Mazen reflects on the challenges facing his family while displaced, and what it’s like being a parent in a war:

About 70% of Nigerian children lack access to water, hygiene, and sanitation facilities. [BMC Pediatrics] [1]More than 161 million people in Nigeria rely on contaminated water sources, and only 6% of healthcare facilities have basic WASH services. [UNICEF] [2]Only 26.5 per cent of the population use improved drinking water sources and sanitation facilities. [UNICEF] [3]Over 10 million school children lack basic sanitation at school. [Wellbeing Foundation Africa & Reckitt][4]

Conflict forced Hawa*, 60, to flee with nothing. Unconditional cash from Save the Children, through the ECHO-funded Somali Cash Consortium, carried her family through their hardest months in Qandala, Somalia.

The outbreak declared on 15 May has rapidly become the third largest ever recorded in the DRC, with some 782 confirmed cases and 181 confirmed deaths, according to latest figures from the Ministry of Health, and children are among the most vulnerable, said Save the Children.

Jules*, 42, is the head nurse of a health centre in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), working at the heart of the Ebola outbreak, managing care while promoting prevention in the community. Chronic shortages of protective equipment and limited funding leave staff exposed and patients without access to treatment, allowing the virus to spread. Jules is deeply affected by the human toll, especially mothers separated from their babies, and fears rising malnutrition and deaths. Despite it all, Jules keeps going, but the fear and pressure are never far from his mind.Here is Jules' diary, where he shares what a week in the life of an Ebola health nurse in DRC looks like.

SCiK is seeking to engage a facilitator to support the implementation of the consultation methodology at the national level, analyze the data and draft the national results, with key recommendations included. The assignment will be implemented through a participatory and child-rights-based methodology, grounded in co-creation with children and developed collaboratively by consortium partners, ensuring that children are not only consulted, but are actively engaged in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the digital literacy packages.

In South Sudan, some children know the price of a sack of charcoal before they know the periodic table. Some can negotiate with customers before they can confidently read a textbook. Some learn how to survive before they are given the chance to discover what they might become.We often call this child labour.I think of it differently.I think child labour is the theft of time.

With a population of about 170 million, Bangladesh faces serious challenges in protecting its children, who make up roughly 40–45% of the population. Despite ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child and enacting the Children’s Act 2013, children remain highly vulnerable. The 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) shows that 86% of children aged 1–14 have experienced violent discipline in the past month. Child marriage is also widespread: 47% of women aged 20–24 married before 18, and 13% before 15, while overall 56% of women aged 18–49 was married before turning 18.

Aaron Morris leads the LEGO Group’s family-focused social impact work. Here, Morris highlights how thoughtfully designed community spaces can help families reconnect through play, improving children’s wellbeing and strengthening relationships, while calling for broader societal investment to make these opportunities accessible to all.

“Play is powerful. It is how children process emotions, how they overcome fears and how build a sense of self. In a conflict setting, a safe place to play allows a child to still hold on to part of their childhood. In humanitarian contexts, the chance to play can be a lifeline that helps children to stay positive."

Save the Children is calling for children in Belfast to be protected from violence that erupted in the city last night.

Save the Children said the implementation of the Pact, which takes effect Friday, and EU external action must keep child protection at its core, not border management objectives.

Save the Children, which has a presence in the affected area, and its partners on the ground are preparing to distribute household kits, which include blankets, flashlights and jerry cans for water, as well as hygiene kits, and other essential items to children and families in the coming days.

Save the Children asked this year’s graduating class at a school in Mykolaiv region to bring in photos depicting their memories of primary school. View the full photo story.

For years, Salama, a 14-year-old girl in Zanzibar, missed several days of school every month due to challenges managing her menstrual health. Through the SWASH project, funded by The Big Heart Foundation, she received menstrual hygiene education, reusable sanitary pads, and access to improved gender-sensitive school facilities. Today, Salama attends school with confidence, no longer missing lessons, while thousands of other children across Zanzibar are also benefiting from a safer and more supportive learning environment.

JUBA, 9 June 2026 – Families and children in South Sudan’s eastern Jonglei state are surviving on leaves and water lilies as hunger surges towards famine levels in parts of the country following three months of escalating violence, Save the Children said.Many families in Jonglei state have been left without essential and life-saving services since an escalation in violence in March led to the suspension of aid operations in areas and government orders to aid agencies to evacuate, triggering mass displacement.

Save the Children is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a baseline evaluation for the Women’s Child Care Collectives Project in Zanzibar. This assignment will generate critical evidence on child development, women’s economic empowerment, and access to quality childcare services to inform project implementation and measure progress over time. The study will focus on community-based childcare models that support both early childhood development and women’s livelihoods.

Save the Children seeks a qualified consultant or firm to conduct a baseline evaluation for the Women’s Child Care Collectives Project in Zanzibar. The assignment will establish baseline data on child development, women’s economic empowerment, childcare service quality, and gender norms to inform project implementation and measure progress.The consultancy will involve a mixed-methods study, including data collection, analysis, and stakeholder validation, focusing on community-based childcare centres as integrated service hubs.

Families and children in South Sudan’s eastern Jonglei state are surviving on leaves and water lilies as hunger surges towards famine levels in parts of the country following three months of escalating violence.

Renée de Jong (Senior Advocacy Advisor, Save the Children, Geneva Advocacy Office) and Patricia Kramarz (Senior Advocacy Manager, Save the Children Germany) share their perspective on the most important outcomes of the 79th World Health Assembly.

One daily truth we ignore is we treat the environment like WiFi. We only notice it when the network is slow or when it’s gone. But unlike WiFi, we can’t just reset the planet and try again.

Israeli authorities announced earlier today that they are closing border crossings into the Gaza Strip, including Kerem Shalom and Rafah, until further notice.

The country's Department of Education said that about 6,000 schools have been exposed to the earthquake, although this data could change as the full extent of the damage unfolds.

When the Shabelle River broke its banks, Ahmed*, 55 and his family lost their home, their crops, and their only income in a matter of hours. Five months later, unconditional cash assistance from Save the Children helped them survive and begin again. His harvest has returned. The river, still unbanked, has not gone away.

The One Childhood, One Chance Alliance – made up of Save the Children, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), UNICEF, Action Against Hunger, ALIMA, The ELMA Relief Foundation and others – aims to reach at least five million children in fragile contexts with life-saving nutrition treatment and services.

Maryam*, 40, is raising eleven children in Bander Beyla District, Puntland, where two years of declining fish catches left the family in debt and several children out of school. Through a Save the Children project funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, she received 90 dollars a month for four months, allowing her to buy food, store water and return children to class. She is now a member of a community early warning committee, helping neighbours prepare for climate shocks and calling for continued support so her children can stay in school.

In some of the world’s toughest environments, from Sudan to Ukraine to Lebanon, football is providing far more than entertainment - it is helping children to stay safe, process trauma and reclaim a sense of childhood.

Save the Children recently joined the launch of the Programme on Protecting and Supporting Children to Thrive in the Digital Environment (2026–2030), an important milestone in the collective effort to create a safer, more inclusive and child-centred digital environment for children in Viet Nam.

After the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye, Nazih* and his family moved between temporary settlements while facing ongoing barriers to education. Three years after the earthquakes, during their transition from temporary shelter to urban life, we supported the family in re-establishing a stable and safe living environment with the support of the European Union. Through comprehensive financial, educational, and psychosocial support, alongside child protection services, the children have successfully continued their schooling and are looking ahead with renewed confidence.

Save the Children responds to reports that a major attack on Ukraine last night has killed at least 18 people including two boys with children also among the injured.

Hamida*, 29, is a mother of five children ranging from four months to seven years old. She is grateful to Allah that her entire family survived the relentless dry season in Ethiopia’s Somali region. However, they face a desperate struggle to survive after losing most of their livestock—their only source of income.With no options left, Hamida and her family fled their small village in the Somali region about six years ago escaping a drought that killed most of their livestock. After walking for more than five hours, they arrived at a makeshift camp for temporary settlers on the outskirts of a nearby rural town, far from their original home. They have lived there ever since.Following the failed rainy season known as Dayr, in October to December, most areas in the Somali region experienced severe drought, causing an acute shortage of water and pasture. This led to significant food insecurity among communities, forcing many families to leave their homes and travel to nearby small towns in hopes of receiving support from the government and humanitarian agencies.As part of its emergency humanitarian assistance through the internal Humanitarian Fund (HF), Save the Children is on the ground providing lifesaving assistance to families most impacted by the dry season through the distribution of food and non-food items. To date, the organization has reached over 1,200 households, approximately more than 7,200 individuals.

Rukia* is a mother of seven, lives in a remote village in the Somali region where she raises livestock. Her family’s livelihood depends entirely on the livestock for both income and sustenance. However during long dry periods, her livestock was not producing enough milk to feed her children and be a useful source of income for Rukia*.In 2022, Rukia and her family had to leave their home village, which is located far from where they currently settled. They were escaping severe dry weather conditions caused by consecutive failed rains, which led to a critical shortage of water and pasture for their livestock and themselves. The prolonged dry spell resulted in the loss of most of their livestock, but the family relocated with support from the local administration and humanitarian organizations.

Rahwa, 42, is a mother of six children, four boys and two girls, and lives in a remote rural village in Ethiopia's Somali region. Her family of eight relies on small-scale agriculture, including crop production and livestock raising, for their livelihood. For their family, however, livestock comes first in terms of income and sustenance.In recent times, recurrent failed rains, combined with high food prices in the local market have been a challenge. Save the Children, through its anticipatory action initiatives funded by Save the Children Korea (SCK) and in partnership with the local government, has been helping families in this area by providing improved crops and fodder seeds. This support has enabled families like Rahwa's to feed their livestock. Rahwa produces fodder and crops, the latter which are used for family consumption and selling of the surplus.

Agriculture accounts for up to 80% of food and income in Sudan, but the conflict, combined with climate pressures, has decimated farming and further declines in cereal production are forecasted ahead of planting starting this month.

At just 17, Imtiaz from Bangladesh emerged as a powerful young voice for urban children at the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan. A child rights advocate and member of the National Children’s Task Force, Imtiaz delivered a powerful message: a safe home is the foundation upon which all other children's rights are built.

How can communities improve their livelihoods while also protecting the ecosystems they depend on?

Latest government figures released on Wednesday show that children make up 25% of the 17 confirmed Ebola deaths - although the number of real cases is likely to be significantly higher

Parts of Western Europe and the United Kingdom are currently experiencing record heat with countries like France seeing record temperatures.

Children and adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean are leading change on human rights issues. The Regional Dialogues on Child Human Rights Defenders—first of their kind globally—bring together young leaders and organizations to strengthen their protection, participation, and influence in building more just and inclusive societies.

The purpose of this assignment is to generate actionable, evidence-based strategic guidance that enables SCiK to make informed investment decisions on sustainable ECCD model(s).The framework will be applied to at least three ECCD delivery and financing models to assess, score, and compare them systematically, analyse trade-offs and risks, and identify the most suitable model for SCiK investment, pilot, and scale-up.The assignment is expected to deliver practical, investment-ready options, including financing strategies, implementation requirements, and conditions for long-term sustainability and scale.

After devastating drought wiped out livestock and pushed families into severe hunger and malnutrition in Garissa, communities are now rebuilding their lives through climate-smart farming supported by Save the Children. Families like Ardo’s are growing nutritious vegetables for the first time, improving children’s health, strengthening food security, and generating income through surplus produce and savings groups. The integrated support combining nutrition treatment, farming training, and financial empowerment is helping communities transition from vulnerability to resilience.

In Northern Kenya, prolonged drought has left families facing severe food insecurity after nearly a year without rain, as livestock die or migrate and livelihoods collapse. Mothers and children have been particularly affected, with rising cases of malnutrition and limited access to food and health services. Through Save the Children’s integrated outreach services and cash assistance, vulnerable households were identified and supported, helping stabilize health and restore hope despite the ongoing drought.

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseEuropean Union Provides Additional €3 Million to Strengthen Education Access for Refugee and Host Community Children in UgandaKampala, Uganda – May 22nd, 2026As Europe Day 2026 was celebrated on Saturday, 9 May 2026, and as the European Union marks 50 years of partnership with Uganda since the establishment of the EU Delegation in Kampala in 1976, the European Union, through its humanitarian funding, has provided an additional €3 million to the Building Resilient Inclusive Systems for Locally Led Education and Protection (RISE) Project in Uganda. This additional funding, allocated through the Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP) 2026, builds on the EU’s initial €5 million contribution in 2025 and further strengthens efforts to ensure that refugee and Ugandan children affected by displacement can access safe, inclusive, and quality education. The additional funding is accompanied by a project time extension from February 2027 to April 2027, enabling partners to consolidate gains and sustain impact.

In the rugged highlands of Northern Laos, a rural health center serves as a vital lifeline for over ten surrounding villages. Despite the increasing intensity of climate change where storms have weathered its roof and aging structure, the spirit of service within these walls remains unshaken.

At a time when global humanitarian needs are reaching record levels, Save the Children, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and the LEGO Foundation are launching a new four-year partnership worth US $32 million to deliver urgent, play-based education and protection to children affected by conflict and crisis. Through this partnership, an estimated 300,000 children in conflict-affected countries around the world – from Haiti to Bangladesh and from Lebanon to Somalia – will gain access to protective, playful education, improving children’s wellbeing, resilience and future opportunities.

As climate risks continue to intensify, early action is key to protecting community health. Community-based approaches are opening up more sustainable solutions – especially for children and vulnerable groups.

Qëllimi i kësaj konsulence është të ofrojë mbështetje teknike për Ministrinë e Arsimit dhe Shkencës (MASH) dhe shkollat e Arsimit dhe Aftësimit Profesional (shkollat e AAP-së) në zhvillimin e Udhëzuesit për Zbatimin e Standardeve për Orientim në Karrierë në Shkollat Profesionale.Udhëzuesi do të përmbajë udhëzime të qarta për zbatimin e Standardeve për Orientim në Karrierë, duke përfshirë integrimin e Manualeve për Orientim në Karrierë, bashkëpunimin me bizneset dhe prindërit, si dhe elemente të tjera relevante që do të mbështesin këshilltarët e karrierës në përmirësimin e cilësisë së shërbimeve për nxënësit.Kjo iniciativë vjen si përgjigje ndaj kërkesës së Ministrisë së Arsimit dhe Shkencës për të fuqizuar dhe standardizuar kornizën e zbatimit të orientimit në karrierë në arsimin e mesëm të lartë.

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education (AVETAE) in adapting the existing Standards and Curriculum for Career Guidance Counsellors, which are currently designed for upper secondary schools, to align them with lower secondary education (grades 6–9).This consultancy is intended to serve as a technical process led by the consultant for the harmonisation, review, and finalisation of the standards and curriculum documents. The consultant will act as the technical lead responsible for guiding and coordinating the adaptation, review, and finalisation process of the Standards and Curriculum.This assignment aims to strengthen institutional capacities for career guidance at the lower secondary level by ensuring that the adapted standards and curriculum are relevant, age-appropriate, aligned with the education context of Kosovo, and ready for submission to the relevant accreditation authority.

The world's top court ruled last year that states were obliged to tackle climate change under international law, and failing to do so would pave the way for "reparations" to vulnerable countries.

As Save the Children prepares to launch a large-scale response to support local health systems and help Ebola-impacted families and children, the aid agency is calling for an urgent global effort to contain the virus.

About half of children under 5 in Somalia are facing acute malnutrition as poor rains and rising costs drive up hunger levels, with risk of famine announced for the first time in four years.

Creating meaningful and lasting change for children requires more than policies and programmes. It requires strong partnerships, community leadership, and a genuine commitment to listening to children themselves. These themes stood at the center of the recent visit of Ahmad Alhendawi, Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe (MENAEE) at Save the Children International, to Kosovo, where discussions and field visits highlighted both the progress achieved and the continued need for collective action to protect and advance children’s rights.