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Israeli authorities closing crossings into Gaza puts essential supplies for children under threat once again

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

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NEWS QUOTE: Philippines earthquake on first day back at school affects 3 million students as rescue efforts underway

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. 
 

Health volunteer Selviana (36) conducts a home visit with Francisca* (37) and her daughters Tini* (4) and  Marsha* (9)

Donors and aid organisations announce commitment of USD $500 million to fight child malnutrition in crisis zones

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.

Ahmad* plays football at a Save the Children Child Friendly Space in Cairo

From the World Cup to World Crises: How Football Transforms Children's Lives

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.

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NEWS QUOTE: Children killed and injured in one of the biggest attacks on Ukraine in recent months

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.

A nutrition worker measures Omer*’s height during a post‑treatment assessment at a Save the Children–supported clinic in Gedaref State.

SUDAN BRACES FOR WORSENING CHILD MALNUTRITION AS PRE-HARVEST SEASON STARTS

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.

Marléne* (25) holds her daughter Deborah* (2 months) as she gets a temperature check

DRC: One in four confirmed Ebola deaths are children underscoring the urgent need to protect them

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 

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Five Ways to Protect Children During Extreme Heat

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