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We have a big, bold ambition

We want a world in which all children survive, learn and are protected. The goals we have set ourselves are not easy. But by building strong partnerships with communities, governments, businesses and donors, we have the audacity to say that it is possible.

In 2016, we responded to the large number of challenges children faced by...

Our reach and impact

56

Million children

Reached through our and our partners' work

10

Significant policy

Changes to secure the rights of children

120

Countries

Where we work

129

Emergencies

We've responded to

US$2.16

Billion

Turnover

29

Member

Organisations

State of the world

If we do not take the time to pause and consider the state of the world today, we won’t be best placed to help the world’s children. Understanding the context we will work in helps us prepare and plan solutions to the problems children face.

We believe these are the major global trends that will create challenges and opportunities for our mission.

Key global trends:

  • The potential of the growing middle
  • Rising populism
  • Prolonged and complex crises
  • A growing displacement and migration crisis
  • Children left behind from progress
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We are focused on

1

Reducing costs and tightening controls

2

Building a more diverse and resilient income base

3

Delivering our best work, everywhere

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Downloads

2016 Save the Children Annual Report

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2016 Save the Children International Trustees' Report and Financial Statements

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