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The new climate finance goal agreed upon at COP29 fails children, their families and communities on the frontline of the climate crisis, Save the Children said as negotiations in Baku draw to a close.

Save the Children is outraged by the extremely low climate finance figure in the new draft text

As COP29 is coming to an end, Save the Children and child campaigners in Baku remind world leaders that children’s rights must be at the centre of negotiations over the climate finance goal.

This includes more than 650,000 children expected to be facing the most deadly form of malnutrition – severe acute malnutrition - a rise of 30% from 480,000.

The group of 16 young activists are using the drones to identify, from the sky, parts of the market where waste accumulates or where illegal dumping sites have been established.

We are delighted to announce the winners of our inaugural Global Media Awards, which celebrate excellence in journalism focused on child rights and the dedicated journalists who bring these important stories to light.

New analysis, released on World Children’s Day, shows more than half a million babies have been born in Ukraine between February 2022 and August 2024.

A new climate resilient school built to withstand extreme weather has opened in Pakistan’s Sindh province, where just one in five of the nearly 20,000 schools that were destroyed or damaged in catastrophic flooding two years ago have been or are being rebuilt, Save the Children said.

While Australia’s government’s desire to keep children and young people safe online is welcome, Save the Children Australia said the focus should be on mechanisms to hold social media corporations to account and on responses that would address root causes of harm.

Save the Children International in Afghanistan is inviting submissions of tenders for Medical Equipment, Medical consumables, and PPE, for Two Year Framework Agreement. under reference ITT reference number: ITT-AFG- KBL-2024- PR503344.

It’s been reported that six children were injured when the southern cities of Odessa and Mykolaiv were attacked.

Save the Children invites qualified service providers to tender (SCI-NEP-ITT-CO-2024-002) for following ‘Goods and Services’:Lot 1: Security Guard ServicesLot 2: Facility Management ServicesLot 3: Driver Outsourcing Services

Save the Children International in Afghanistan is inviting submissions of tenders for Rental Truck- FWA for 2 years from Kabul to all SCI operational provinces. under reference ITT reference number: ITT-AFG-KBL-2024- PR524335.

A deadly volcanic eruption in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province has displaced more than 15,000 people and disrupted the education of around 5,300 students[1], Save the Children said.

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. A devastating earthquake has hit Türkiye with the death toll passing 40,000, over 7,000 buildings have collapsed, including hospitals, schools and government buildings. Now, countless survivors are requiring the basic assistance such as shelter, food, water and sanitation. Save the Children works on delivering urgently needed support to access food, shelter and warm clothing to protect children and affected populations in the area.

We have worked with Save the Children’s experts in online safety to develop age-specific tips for parents, teachers, leaders of children’s clubs, social workers and anyone else who may interact with children. You can use these tips to help keep children under the age of 6 and children aged 6 to 12 safe online.

The teenagers - aged 16 and 17 years old - will deliver a letter to G20 leaders during the G20 Social Summit on 14 November, which includes messages from children around the world.

About 300,000 children have fled from Lebanon to Syria in the past seven weeks to seek safety from the worsening conflict, only to arrive in a country where humanitarian needs have never been higher. We have multimedia content to accompany this press release: www.contenthubsavethechildren.org/Package/2O4C2S11VJ1U

This winter is predicted to be the toughest yet for children and their families since the full-scale war broke out almost three years ago due to a combination of weather conditions, infrastructure damage, power blackouts and a lack of access to essential services such as healthcare.

The new and aggressive strain of the potentially deadly mpox virus is spreading rapidly among children in the DRC and Burundi, with cases more than doubling since a public health emergency was declared in mid-August.

Children are calling on world leaders meeting at the COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan to include children’s needs in their response to the climate crisis. Photos and link to the full press conference available here.

Pulse oximetry has become an indispensable tool for improving the management of childhood illnesses in Niger. Omar, Chief Nurse at Aikawa Integrated Health Centre since 2018, explains how life-changing this tool has been for children.

Save the Children International (SCI) is hereby inviting the tender from interested, experienced and bona fide vendors for supplying Brand New Vehicle (SUV, MICROBUS AND PICKUP) with reference ITT/SCI/BDCO/FY-24/(Manual)/0007

Baraa Shkeir works with Save the Children in Lebanon. Currently, she is part of Save the Children Lebanon’s ongoing emergency response. Here she shares a testimony of her experiences.

Almost half of all school aged children in Pakistan – almost 26 million – are out of school until at least the middle of November due to hazardous air pollution.

Children urge governments at first Global Ministerial Conference on ending violence against children to protect their futures

About one in 8 children globally have been significantly impacted by the 10 biggest extreme weather events so far this year, having to flee their homes, becoming reliant on aid or missing out on school, Save the Children said.

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Lebanon and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

At least 395 Rohingya refugees, including 173 children, arrived in Indonesia by boat in October, compared with 49 recorded in the same month in 2023, according to figures from the UNHCR.

The number of children with access to the internet is on the rise. Although it comes with huge benefits it can also leave children at an increased risk of harm. That's why together with experts in online safety we have develop a new series of tips to help you keep your children safe online.

New figures reveal 5.4 million children are now at risk of facing acute malnutrition by next April, compared to the 4.4 this past April.

Provision of Negotiated Cash Insurance Services in Save the Children Offices in South Sudan.

Across all cultures and ages, children are suspicious of people they don’t know online, and we see them developing strategies to protect themselves. But it shouldn’t be just their responsibility to stay safe online - they need adults, especially their parents and caregivers, to step up and help.

Save the Children worker Amar Osman* shares his account from the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan as violence continues across the country.

Over the past decade, climate change has gained global attention, driving a shift to cleaner energy and increased demand for cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite its vital role in green technology, cobalt mining often exploits children and poses severe health risks. In this blog, we advocate the importance of ensuring a just transition to protect children's rights.

Save the Children International (SCI) est la principale organisation indépendante du monde à oeuvrer pourles enfants. En RDC tout comme dans le monde, nous sauvons des vies d’enfants, nous nous battons pourles droits des enfants, nous aidons les enfants à réaliser tout leur potentiel. Avec nos partenaires, nous nousefforçons de changer profondément la manière dont le monde traite les enfants et d’avoir un impactimmédiat et durable sur leur vie.Dans le cadre de l'exécution des différents projets mis en oeuvre par SCI en République démocratique duCongo, des activités de photographie, vidéographie et designer sont régulièrement sollicitées pour lavisibilité auprès des populations, des pouvoir publics et des bailleurs.Ainsi, pour répondre à ce besoin, Save the Children International RDC, lance un appel à manifestationd’intérêt qui aboutir à des contrats cadres pour ces services suivants :• Lot 1 : Vidéographie /Photographie• Lot 2 : Médias sociaux• Lot 3 : Designer

Save The Children Myanmar CO is inviting bidders to submit offers to supply NFI Kit and General Program Supply Items for KSS region

Save the Children's statement in response to attacks that reportedly killed 50 children in northern Gaza.

Explore the impact of technology-assisted learning on marginalized populations through the AGREE project in Bangladesh. This blog evaluates how blended learning, combined with life skills and vocational training, enhances girls' foundational skills and agency, revealing small yet significant gains in decision-making and freedom of movement.

Save the Children report reveals the number of grave violations committed against children in conflict reached highest level ever in 2023, with over 31,000 documented casesAn average of 31 children a day killed or maimedBiggest increases in crimes against children recorded in the occupied Palestinian territory and Sudan 473 million children – or 19% of the world’s child population – lived under the weight of war in 2023The cost of conflict skyrocketed to US $19.1 trillion last year, while investments in peace and conflict prevention remained low –with a $4 trillion gap needed to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

New figures reveal over half of the 11 million displaced – or 5.8 million - are children under 18, and over one quarter – or 2.8 million - are children aged under five.

The mpox epidemic in the DRC is unfolding in a country already plagued by conflict, hunger and disease. Children are nearly four times more likely to die from mpox than adults, making them particularly vulnerable to this outbreak. Read the blog to learn more about the situation, our response, and how you can help.

The humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to rapidly deteriorate; the latest Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least 60 people, including two children.

The storm, which prompted widespread evacuations and affected 805,000 families, has disrupted learning for more than 19 million students.

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International Humanitarian Law. You've probably heard about it in the news or read about it on social media - but what is it? And what happens if it is broken?

Civilian attacks by Israeli forces across the Gaza strip have escalated in the past 24 hours, underscoring the urgent need for international intervention.

Actor and screenwriter Sacha Baron Cohen has donated US$500,000 to Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) for their work in Sudan which is facing the world’s largest displacement crisis and heading towards the worst famine seen in decades.

Save the Children- Vietnam Country office is inviting bidders for a Framework agreement to supply Audit service for SCI in 3 years (2024-2026). reference number: ITT-SCIV-2024-004

In northern Gaza, an already starving population has been cut off from food, with no confirmed deliveries since 1st of October. They live in fear of attack and fear that if they try to leave, they still won’t find safety or be allowed to return. Here we outline the devastating and horrific situation for children and their families in northern Gaza right now.

One fifth of the population of southern Malawi will be better equipped to safeguard against climate-aggravated health risks due to a US$37 million initiative announced today by the Green Climate Fund, the Government of Malawi, and Save the Children and its partners.

The first case of cholera was detected in Lebanon, where over 400,000 children have been forcibly displaced by the escalating conflict. Children in Lebanon are now at growing risk of skin diseases, cholera, and other waterborne diseases due to overcrowded, basic conditions in collective shelters and a lack of water and sanitation facilities.

Social workers play a crucial role in child protection, often overlooked by the public. This blog emphasizes the positive impact of social workers who support families and advocate for children's welfare globally and calls for investment in preventative and responsive child protection services to ensure every child thrives ahead of the Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children.

The extremely high rate of global acute malnutrition (GAM) among children under 5 is pushing communities into high risk of famine for the first time since the war began over 18 months ago.

SCI est la principale organisation indépendante du monde à œuvrer pour les enfants. Nous sauvons des vies d’enfants, nous nous battons pour les droits des enfants, nous aidons les enfants à réaliser tout leur potentiel. Avec nos partenaires, nous nous efforçons de changer profondément la manière dont le monde traite les enfants et d’avoir un impact immédiat et durable sur leur vie. C'est dans ces programmes que Save the children lance la préqualification des entreprises pour la réalisation des travaux de construction génie civil et hydraulique dans les zones d’interventions de SCI ou au-delà.

Save the Children is calling for Indonesia and other countries in Asia to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees after a boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya, including women and children, was sighted off the coast of Indonesia.

Save the Children is proud to announce the finalists for its inaugural Global Media Awards 2024, representing outlets from around the world whose innovative & impactful reporting has raised awareness about the challenges & achievements of children whose unique rights were first recognised exactly 100 years ago.

The unprecedented heavy rains across Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have created a worsening education crisis.

Nadine Malli who works with Save the Children in Lebanon, has 10 years of experience working within the humanitarian sector. Currently, she is part of Save the Children Lebanon’s ongoing emergency response. Here she shares a testimony of her experiences.

Save the Children International in Afghanistan is inviting submissions of tenders for Hiring of Rental Vehicles for East Region, Kabul and Surobi Missions for 2 Years FWA.

Save the Children International in Afghanistan is inviting submissions of tenders for RENTAL VEHICLES FOR SCI AFGHANISTAN KANDAHAR FIELD OFFICE OPERATIONS.

Up to 400,000 Palestinians are trapped across northern Gaza, and a deadly fire is spreading through Gaza's Al-Aqsa hospital sheltering thousands in the so-called “humanitarian zone” following an Israeli airstrike.

It is estimated that about 4,000 babies are born on average every day in Sudan, which has entered its 18th month of conflict.

We are extremely concerned about the reported referral to “criminal prosecution” by the Houthi de facto authorities of a significant number of arbitrarily detained colleagues.

Save the Children’s latest Global Girlhood Report 2024: Fragile Futures released on International Day of the Girl reveals devastating link between child marriage and fragile states.

The occupied Palestinian territory is now ranked as the deadliest place in the world for children: about 30% of the 11,300 identified children killed in Gaza were younger than five and Gaza currently has the highest rates of child malnutrition globally.

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This is the sixth year of significant disruptions to education for children in Lebanon, who have been hit by multiple complex crises for decades without being able to fully recover.

Eight aid workers describe their experiences of the brutality of the constant bombardment in El Fasher.

Save the Children International RDC qui est à la tête d’un consortium avec d’autresorganisations nationales et internationales, lance un appel à manifestation d’intérêt qui aboutirà des contrats cadres pour l’achat des biens et services divers à UVIRA.

This 9-step guide provides tips on how to keep children safe during a hurricane, storm, cyclone or typhoon.

For the movement of commodities from main warehouse in Monrovia to sub-warehouses and schools in the rural areas: Zwedru, Grand Gedeh, River-gee, Buchanan, Nimba counties. Both Short and Long Hauls.

Save the Children International (SCI) is hereby inviting the tender from interested, experienced and bona fide vendors for supplying SEL Bag pack Learning Material

Nearly all 1.1 million children in Gaza are unable to get enough to eat after a year of Israeli bombardment and near-total siege. Children are dying because of malnutrition, dehydration and disease. Doctor Jamal Imam* is a Palestinian nutrition specialist working for Save the Children in Gaza and shares his experience.

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Death rates from major cholera outbreaks in Sudan and Nigeria have surged to up to three times the global average putting thousands of children at risk as cases continue to rise as conflict and flooding hamper access to treatment, said Save the Children.

Five Save the Children staff members who have worked in Gaza in recent months or are permanently based in Gaza have shared some moments that have had a lasting impact on them.

One in six children in Haiti are now one step away from famine-like conditions.

At least one million people in Lebanon – a fifth of the population – are now displaced, with half leaving their homes in the past four days.

SCI values a number of staff augmentation roles, both for BAU programs & project based assignments.We are looking for a panel of partners that understand are requirement and are able to reliably provide resources to fill these roles when required.For a copy of the ITT email jeff.latif@savethechildren.org

Save the Children calls for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further suffering, ensure safe humanitarian access, and stop the conflict from escalating further across the region.

About 60,000 children have fled into Syria from Lebanon in the past week, with many suffering from dehydration and exhaustion

Floods and landslides caused by unprecedented rainfall in parts of Nepal have killed at least 14 children and closed schools, said Save the Children, as the changing climate further impacts children’s lives in Asia.

Haiti is grappling with one of the world’s worst hunger crises, with nearly half the population, or over 5 million people, facing acute food insecurity or worse.