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About half of children under 5 in Somalia battling malnutrition as risk of famine announced for the first time in four years – Save the Children
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.
Two brothers injured in airstrike in Sudan feature in animated film on risks of explosive weapons
Two brothers severely injured in an airstrike as they were playing football are the focus of an animated film released by Save the Children on the third anniversary of the conflict in Sudan.
SOUTH SUDAN: Escalating violence forces Save the Children to suspend more operations in Jonglei state leaving families without essential aid
Escalating violence in South Sudan's Jonglei state has forced the withdrawal of aid agencies from key areas, triggering mass displacement and leaving families stranded and without essential and life-saving service.
Southern Africa: Families and children at risk of waterborne diseases as heavy downpours cause worst flooding in decades
Children displaced by some of the worst flooding across southern Africa in decades are facing a growing health crisis, with a lack of running water and destroyed sanitation facilities fuelling a spike in waterborne diseases.
SOMALIA: Children facing catastrophic hunger as drought decimates crops, livestock
Children in Somalia are facing a catastrophic hunger crisis after four consecutive failed rainy seasons completely exhausted food reserves in several regions with the next few months critical to prevent avoidable deaths.
FAMILIES FLEEING DR CONGO TO BURUNDI FACE HUNGER, COLD AND LOST SCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN - SAVE THE CHILDREN
Families fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are arriving in Burundi at overcrowded camps with nothing, leaving children hungry, traumatised, and at risk of disease.
Somalia: Three horrific acts of violence against children underscores urgent need for action
Three horrific acts of violence against children in Somalia in recent weeks are highlighting the urgent need for the Somali government to approve and implement legislation that protects children.
Innovations breaking barriers to children’s immunisation in Nigeria and Ethiopia win major funding from Save the Children
The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator, backed by GSK, has selected two standout projects to improve child vaccination rates in Nigeria and Ethiopia, where millions of children remain unvaccinated.Both projects were chosen from 120 submissions and will receive $100,000 in support. These innovations aim to transform immunization outcomes and are part of a broader mission to ensure no child suffers from preventable diseases.
MORE THAN 22,500 CHILDREN BRACE FOR A DEVASTATING STORM AS TROPICAL CYCLONE DIKELEDI TO MAKE LANDFALL IN NORTHERN MADAGASCAR
Northern Madagascar is bracing for a deadly Tropical Storm as Save the Children prepares to support families and children impacted
New famine report is the final warning for children in Sudan
"Children are famine’s first victims and are already facing avoidable and excruciating deaths due to malnutrition and disease," Mary Lupul, Save the Children's Sudan Humanitarian Director.
African leaders must invest more in education to create workers of the future: Save the Children
The impact of COVID-19, conflict and climate crises are limiting African children, Save the Children warned as African leaders meet to discuss