Save the Children

The organization raises money to improve children's lives by creating better educational opportunities, better health care, and improved economic opportunities.

Save the Children was founded in 1919 in London by Eglantyne Jebb to provide food and aid to children suffering after World War I. It pioneered the idea that children have fundamental rights, leading to the first Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1924. Over the decades, the organization expanded globally, focusing on health care, education, protection, and emergency relief. Today, Save the Children operates in more than 100 countries, continuing its mission to ensure every child has the opportunity to survive, learn, and be protected.

London, England

The organization was found in 1919 by Eglantyne Jebb, Dorothy Buxton

Africa, Middle East, North America, South America

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Save the Children has a major global impact, reaching over 100 million children each year across more than 100 countries. Its health programs have helped reduce global child mortality by around 60% since 1990 through vaccinations, nutrition support, and maternal care. Education initiatives have supported more than 20 million children annually, especially in conflict zones, by building schools and training teachers. Its advocacy work has influenced international policies like the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, driving lasting change for children worldwide.