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Save the Children Mobilizes to Meet Kids’ Most Urgent Needs in Wake of Destructive Winter Storm Fern

National Leader for Protecting Children in Disasters to Deliver Emergency Funding Assistance to Hardest Hit Families in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee; Help Storm-Damaged Child Care Centers ...
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SOMALIA: Children Facing Catastrophic Hunger as Drought Decimates Crops, Livestock

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Jan. 27, 2026) – Children in Somalia are facing a catastrophic hunger crisis after four consecutive failed rainy seasons completely exhausted food reserves in several regions. The ...
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Statement: Nearly Two Years Since the Rafah Crossing Was Closed Families Await Developments

GAZA (Jan. 26, 2026)—The planned reopening of Rafah crossing after nearly two years renews hope in Gaza, Save the Children said. Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed in May 2024, ...
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Fate of 20,000 Children in NE Syria Camps Uncertain as Security Situation Deteriorates

AL-HASAKEH, Syria (Jan. 22, 2026)—About 20,000 children in displacement camps and in facilities referred to as “rehabilitation” centers in northeastern Syria are at heightened risk as fighting ...
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Families Rescued by Boat as Severe Flooding Leaves Communities Stranded in Mozambique

MAPUTO (Jan. 19, 2026) – Thousands of children are at risk from severe floods in southern Mozambique, which have damaged homes and submerged roads. Save the Children is using boats to relocate some of ...
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North East Syria: Thousands of Children Flee Violence in Freezing Temperatures and In Desperate Need Despite Tentative Ceasefire

HASAKAH (Jan. 19, 2026) – Five thousand children are estimated to be among the 10,000 forced from their homes across northeastern Syria in a resurgence of clashes over recent days, Save the Children ...
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Health Workers in Race Against Time as Madagascar Rushes to Contain New Mpox Outbreak

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (Jan. 20, 2026)—Health workers in Madagascar are racing to contain a growing outbreak of the deadly mpox virus, with children and infants among the cases, said Save the ...
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BANGLADESH: First Hospital Focused on Mothers, Newborns Opens in Cox’s Bazar Refugee Camp

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Jan. 21, 2026)—The first hospital specializing in maternal and neonatal care has opened in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, in a step forward in improving healthcare for pregnant ...
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Tax Season Brings New & Enhanced Benefits for America’s Children

As families file taxes, new child-focused tax credits offer relief, boost child care access and create new opportunities for ...
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International Day of Education 2026: Why Education Matters for Every Child

International Day of Education is observed every year on January 24. In 2026, the day highlights the urgent need to ensure every child has access to safe, inclusive and quality education. Save the ...
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How to Help Migrant Children at the U.S. Southern Border

All children deserve to be protected from harm. The health of our children is only possible when each and every one is protected. And yet, far too many children and families have had their rights ...