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RECRUTEMENT DU CONSULTANT/CABINET POUR L’ÉVALUATION FINALE EXTERNE DU PROJET DRC IHA - RDC : Province d’ITURI, Territoire de Djugu, Zones de santé de Lita et Fataki
Save the Children International (SCI) est la principale organisation indépendante du monde à œuvrer pour les enfants. En RDC tout comme dans le monde, 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. Dans le cadre de l'exécution des différents projets mis en œuvre par SCI à son bureau de Bunia, en République démocratique du Congo, Save the Children International RDC, lance un appel à manifestation d’intérêt pour le Recrutement du Consultant ou d’un Cabinet de consultance pour l’Evaluation finale Externe du Projet DRC IHA mise en œuvre dans la Province d’ITURI, Territoire de Djugu, Zones de santé de Lita et Fataki
MOZAMBIQUE - More than 230,000 children out of school as worst flooding in decades hits schools– Save the Children
Back-to-back flooding in Mozambique has affected more than 720,000 people this year, over half of them children.
NEPAL: Children urge politicians to prioritise education, child rights in election triggered by Gen-Z protests – Save the Children
A Save the Children assessment in the immediate aftermath of the protests revealed grave violations of children’s rights by state security forces, including deaths, injuries, arbitrary arrests and widespread trauma among children and young people. The assessment also exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s child protection systems during political unrest.
TOR of Consultant for Livestock Holders Group Training
INVITATION TO BID FOR INDIVIDUAL LOCAL CONSULTANCYSave the Children International (SCI) Somaliland program hereby invites interested individual local consultants to bid for the consultancy assignment detailed below1Title of ConsultancyTOR of Consultant for Livestock Holders Group TrainingSave the Children International – Somaliland Program2SCI Contracting OfficeSave the Children in Somaliland 3Period of ConsultancyThree (3) months.4Consultant type required One Experienced and qualified Individual Consultants (Consultancy Company is not applicable).5Responsibility for Consultant CostsThe consultant’s monthly fee will be paid as a lump‑sum, which must cover all personal costs, including insurance, meals, accommodation, and local transport within Hargeisa. SCI will not reimburse any additional personal expenses beyond the agreed lump‑sum feeA7Travel and Logistical SupportSCI will cover transport and per diem for official field travel outside Hargeisa required for this consultancy. However, while working within Hargeisa, the consultant is responsible for their own local transport and daily costs.8Security requirementsThe consultants will comply with the standard of Save the Children Security procedures. Payment Terms and Conditions The consultant will be paid on a monthly basis, with each instalment released only after the submission of a satisfactory monthly progress report detailing activities completed, outputs achieved, and planned work for the following month, and upon formal approval of that report by Save the Children. The total consultancy fee will be agreed in the contract and disbursed in equal monthly payments in line with Save the Children’s financial procedures9Consultant’s Experience Requirement:The consultant must have a minimum of seven years’ professional experience in livestock development, pastoral or agro‑pastoral livelihoods, and capacity strengthening of livestock keepers, with proven hands‑on work in areas such as animal health, rangeland and fodder management, milk hygiene, and climate‑resilient herd practices. They should have demonstrated experience working directly with livestock holder groups or producer organisations, strong familiarity with Somaliland’s dryland production systems and MoLRD technical frameworks, and solid skills in facilitation, mentoring, and practical livestock training delivery, supported by strong analytical and reporting abilities and fluency in Somali with working English proficiency10KEY PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT Minimum Qualifications and professional experience Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine, Animal Science, Livestock Production, Natural Resource Management, or a related field (master’s preferred)Minimum 7 years’ experience in livestock development, capacity strengthening of livestock holders, or pastoral livelihoods.Demonstrated experience working with livestock holders or producer organisations.Experience in dryland, pastoral, or agro-pastoral contexts.Familiarity with government livestock and MoLRD technical frameworks in Somaliland 11EVALUATION CRITERIAThe proposals submitted by consultants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: The following award criteria will be used during the evaluation of the technical proposals. DescriptionPossible ScoreCompliance with consultancy requirements:Responsiveness of the technical proposal to ToR.Methodology and techniques to be applied well stipulatedClear description and explanation of tasks in their Scope of Work20Consultant Qualification and Experience:Qualifications and general experience of the consultant demonstrating specific experience in conducting similar assignments, particularly in Somaliland/Somalia within the past ten years, with reputable organizations. Note – Save the Children has the right to undertake due diligence to verify the references before award 20Financial offer:Reasonability of the costs presented in the financial proposal. 20Interview scores40Total Score100 12. Application ProcedureCandidates interested in the consultancy are expected to provide the following documentation:A technical proposal with a detailed response to the TOR, with specific focus on the scope of work, methodology and timelines.Initial work plan and indication of availability A financial proposal detailing the daily rate At least copy of one report/contract indicting the successful completion of similar assignments by the individual consultant. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the consultant with contact details (the CV should include at least three traceable references).
TOR for Farmer Field School (FFS) Training Consultant
1Title of ConsultancyTOR for Farmer Field School (FFS) Training ConsultantSave the Children International – Somaliland Program2SCI Contracting OfficeSave the Children in Somaliland 3Period of ConsultancyThree (3) months.4Consultant type requiredOne Experienced and qualified Individual Consultants (Consultancy Company is not applicable). 5Responsibility for Consultant CostsThe consultant’s monthly fee will be paid as a lump‑sum, which must cover all personal costs, including insurance, meals, accommodation, and local transport within Hargeisa. SCI will not reimburse any additional personal expenses beyond the agreed lump‑sum feeA7Travel and Logistical SupportSCI will cover transport and per diem for official field travel outside Hargeisa required for this consultancy. However, while working within Hargeisa, the consultant is responsible for their own local transport and daily costs.8Security requirementsThe consultants will comply with the standard of Save the Children Security procedures. Payment Terms and Conditions The consultant will be paid on a monthly basis, with each instalment released only after the submission of a satisfactory monthly progress report detailing activities completed, outputs achieved, and planned work for the following month, and upon formal approval of that report by Save the Children. The total consultancy fee will be agreed in the contract and disbursed in equal monthly payments in line with Save the Children’s financial procedures9Consultant’s Experience Requirement:Applicants must demonstrate expertise in FFS facilitation, climate-resilient agriculture, soil and water conservation, regenerative land restoration, climate-smart crop/fodder production, post-harvest handling, and adult learning. Minimum 7 years’ experience required.10KEY PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT Minimum Qualifications and professional experience - Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field (Master’s preferred).- Experience in dryland contexts and Somaliland.- Experience with WFP/KOICA projects is an advantage.- Strong facilitation, mentoring, and reporting skills.- Fluency in Somali; working knowledge of English.. 11EVALUATION CRITERIAThe proposals submitted by consultants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: The following award criteria will be used during the evaluation of the technical proposals. DescriptionPossible ScoreCompliance with consultancy requirements:Responsiveness of the technical proposal to ToR.Methodology and techniques to be applied well stipulatedClear description and explanation of tasks in their Scope of Work20Consultant Qualification and Experience:Qualifications and general experience of the consultant demonstrating specific experience in conducting similar assignments, particularly in Somaliland/Somalia within the past ten years, with reputable organizations. Note – Save the Children has the right to undertake due diligence to verify the references before award 20Financial offer: Reasonability of the costs presented in the financial proposal. 20Interview scores40Total Score10012. Application ProcedureCandidates interested in the consultancy are expected to provide the following documentation:A technical proposal with a detailed response to the TOR, with specific focus on the scope of work, methodology and timelines.Initial work plan and indication of availability A financial proposal detailing the daily rate At least copy of one report/contract indicting the successful completion of similar assignments by the individual consultant. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of the consultant with contact details (the CV should include at least three traceable references).
Sudan’s Children Need Healthcare Now — Not Another Lost Future
In this firsthand blog, Vishna Shah-Little, Save the Children’s Director of Child Rights, Advocacy and Campaigning, shares her experiences travelling across Sudan, witnessing collapsing healthcare, mass displacement, and families’ urgent needs. Her reflections highlight the lifesaving importance of open clinics, supported health workers, and sustained funding to protect children’s health, dignity, and hope as the conflict continues.
NEWS QUOTE: Closure of Syria’s Al-Hol camp Leaves Thousands of Children at Risk and Facing Uncertain Futures
“The emptying of Al-Hol marks the end of a physical site, but not the end of responsibility."
UKRAINE: The demining dog helping children stay safe in the world's most heavily mined country
Trained to sniff out the vapours from explosive devices, the six-year-old German Spitz participates in sessions run by Save the Children’s partner organisation, Ukrainian Deminers Association, in Kharkiv, a frontline area hard hit during four years of full-scale war.
UKRAINE: CHILDREN ANXIOUS, FEARFUL AFTER 4,000 HOURS OF AIR RAID ALARMS IN FOUR YEARS OF WAR
The last quarter of 2025 saw an uptick in the duration of alarms, coinciding with an intensification of the conflict in recent months, further compounding psychological pressure on children and families already living under prolonged strain.
SUDAN: Children killed on first day of Ramadan must spur urgent action to protect every child – Save the Children
At least 18 people, including children, were killed on Wednesday when a drone strike hit a water collection point in Umm Rusum village, located in Al-Sunut locality of West Kordofan State, according to local media.
TANZANIA: Over 130,000 children risk losing essential services as refugee camp closures approach
More than 130,000 refugees and asylum-seeking children living near Tanzania’s border with Burundi could lose access to education and all essential services in coming weeks due to an accelerated repatriation programme.
Child Participation in Anti-Bullying Efforts: A Fairytale Written by Earthquake-Affected Children in Hatay Adapted into a Short Animated Film
Save the Children Türkiye strengthens children’s psychosocial well-being through a child-centred anti-bullying campaign featuring a fairytale written by earthquake affected children in Hatay and adapted into an animated film. The campaign was supported by Save the Children US.
Break the Silence: Strengthening child protection systems to end violence against children in Tanzania
What happens when violence becomes normal, hidden behind culture, fear, and silence? Across Tanzania, too many children grow up carrying pain no one sees and stories no one hears. It’s time to confront what’s happening behind closed doors and spark a conversation that refuses to stay silent.
Government of Sindh and the United States Department of Agriculture Announce $80 Million for Sindh’s School Meals Program
The Government of Sindh and USDA have launched an $80 million Sindh School Meals Program to provide daily cooked meals and take‑home rations to over 200,000 students in 1,300 primary schools. Implemented by Save the Children and WFP, the initiative boosts nutrition, enrolment, and learning while strengthening local capacity, improving WASH facilities, and supporting farmers across the province.
Consultancy - Head of Innovative Finance & Partnerships (LAC)
Consultancy opportunity: We are looking for a strategic leader to design, structure, and mobilize innovative financing mechanisms and build multi-sector partnerships that drive sustainable impact across Latin America and the Caribbean.
ITT-AFG- KBL-2026- PR661099_Afghanistan
ITT-AFG- KBL-2026- PR661099Establishment of New FWAs for the Supply of Education Kits (Student, Teacher, Classroom, Hygiene, Playing, and CFS Kits
Access to Education and Psychosocial Support within the Scope of the GOALS Project with MANGO’s Contributions
As Save the Children Türkiye, with the financial support from MANGO and in collaboration with Mavi Kalem Association, we aim to strengthen access to education for children living in Esenyurt, enhance their well-being through child protection and psychosocial support services, and promote social cohesion.
Tender Notice for Consultancy to Develop an Evidence Base on Child-Centred Loss and Damage in Flood-Affected Counties of South Sudan
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the South Sudan 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.Save the Children International (SCI) in Juba invites submissions of tenders for a contract to provide the following service: Consultancy to Develop an Evidence Base on Child-Centred Loss and Damage in Flood-Affected Counties of South Sudan
Reaching Communities Across Sudan
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Save the Children’s 2025 SHF-supported response delivered life‑saving aid across Sudan, reaching conflict‑affected and displaced communities with essential services. Through WASH, health, nutrition, protection, food security, and shelter support, families regained safety, dignity, and resilience. Flexible, community‑driven interventions restored critical services in hard‑to‑access areas, improving well‑being for children and caregivers nationwide.
Children recruited into armed groups in DR Congo describe abduction, drugging and violence as call for greater action
New figures show at least 1,360 children were released from armed groups in the eastern province of Ituri in 2025. However, 13,000 children in the province remained in armed groups, meaning only about one in 10 children gained freedom last year.
NEWS QUOTE: Urgent medical evacuations through Rafah predicted to take over four years, trapping children in need
The current rate of evacuation means it would take 4.5 years for the 20,000 people including 4,000 children needing medical care to leave Gaza, Save the Children said.
A Safer Future Through Play and Learning: Climate and Disaster Preparedness for Children Aged 4–8 with the CARES Project
As Save the Children Türkiye, in cooperation with Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, the Ministry of National Education, local municipalities and our local partner, we implemented the Climate Awareness and Resilience for Emergencies & Sustainability Project (CARES), a child-centred initiative carried out in collaboration with the Refugees Association in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul.
JOINT STATEMENT: Four Leading Child Rights Organizations Launch Joining Forces Somalia Chapter to Unite Efforts for Children's Protection
Four major child-focused agencies launched the Joining Forces Somalia Chapter on 11 February 2026, uniting efforts to strengthen child protection laws, end violence against children, and amplify children's voices in policy decisions. Save the Children Somalia chairs the alliance, which will advocate for passage of key child rights legislation and conduct national research on the situation of Somalia's children.
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.
How Pageantry is Amplifying the Voices of Mothers
Stepping into pageantry at the age of 38, as a working mother and humanitarian, is not about titles or crowns—it’s about visibility. Drawing from her work with Save the Children Thailand and her own lived experience of motherhood, Chanita Craythorne, better known as 'Sammy' shares why supporting mothers is inseparable from supporting children. In this blog, she speaks candidly about the hidden emotional labor mothers carry, the dangers of neglecting maternal wellbeing, and her decision to speak openly about postpartum depression to help break long-standing silence and stigma
SCI Fundraising Scenario Planning Tool- (ITT-GT-CON-2026-001)
Introduction Development and implementation of a comprehensive Scenario Planning Tool to support forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making for Individual Giving programmes.
FMS Transition - Senior Business Analyst Support
Save the Children International require Senior Business Analysis to support the transition of our FMS system.All information can be found in the accompanying document.
Safer Internet Day: Tips to support responsible AI use & safe online experiences
Safer Internet Day takes place on 10 February. This year, Safer Internet Day focuses on smart tech, safe choices and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). You can use these tips to support responsible AI use and safer online experiences for children and families.
When AI Enables Abuse, Children Pay the Price - the time for action is now
In recent weeks, we have once again seen what happens when powerful AI tools are released at scale with weak safeguards. People use them to sexualise and humiliate others, and children end up dealing with the consequences.Smart tech must come with safe choices built-in. AI can bring extraordinary benefits, but no innovation is worth a world where children have to live with the fear that any photo could be weaponised against them.
A CALL TO ACTION: - END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN ZIMBABWE
Save the Children expresses deep alarm over the rapidly escalating and increasingly brutal violence against children in Zimbabwe. Recently, social media revealed a shocking rise in cases of children being sexually violated, beaten to death, burned, abducted or kidnapped thereby going missing, often at the hands of caregivers, relatives, community figures, or trusted adults.
6 Şubat DepremlerİNİn Üçüncü Yılında Çocuklar İçİn İyİleşme ve Dayanıklılığı Güçlendİrmeye Devam Edİyoruz
6 Şubat 2023’te meydana gelen 7,7 ve 7,6 büyüklüğündeki depremlerin üzerinden üç yıl geçerken, afetten etkilenen bölgelerde çocuklar ve aileler için ihtiyaçlar devam ediyor. Depremler, 2,5 milyonu çocuk ve 1,7 milyonu mülteci olmak üzere toplam 9,1 milyon insanı doğrudan etkileyen büyük ölçekli bir insani krize yol açtı. 50 binden fazla insan yaşamını yitirdi, 2,7 milyon kişi yerinden edildi ve temel hizmetler aksadı.
Three Years After the February 6 Earthquakes: Continuing to Strengthen Recovery and Resilience for Children in Türkİye
As three years have passed since the 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes that struck on February 6, 2023, the needs of children and families in the affected regions continue. The earthquakes triggered a large-scale humanitarian crisis, directly affecting 9.1 million people, including 2.5 million children and 1.7 million refugees. More than 50,000 lives were lost, 2.7 million people were displaced, and essential services were severely disrupted.
SOUTH SUDAN: Save the Children office and healthcare centre destroyed and looted as violence escalates in Jonglei state
Save the Children said it has suspended all operations in Walgak in Akobo Country and was pulling its 30 staff out of the area after its field office was burnt the ground and its Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) destroyed, cutting off essential services for hundreds of children and families.
HOW VSLA IS MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE IN HOUSEHOLDS: KHADIJAH’S STORY
Lead Writer: Mogbonjubade AdesulureRead how a Village Savings Loan Association (VSLA) made a real difference in the life of a family.
NEWS QUOTE: Families in Ukraine camping in their homes to stay warm during power cuts in one of coldest weeks this winter
Families in Ukraine are turning to increasingly desperate measures to survive power blackouts as attacks on energy facilities have left them without heating and water in one of Ukraine’s coldest weeks this winter.
IPC Alert: 22 INGOs Raise Concerns About Deepening Starvation in Sudan
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Partnership (IPC) alerts today of famine-level acute malnutrition detected in two more localities in North Darfur, Um Baru and Kernoi. Just three months ago, the IPC warned that famine was ongoing in Darfur and Kordofan states, with a high risk that these conditions would further spread.The newly identified levels of acute malnutrition represent extreme, life-threatening deprivation, and famine may soon be confirmed by the IPC in these additional areas. For small children, the danger is especially acute: malnutrition gravely weakens their immunity, leaving them far more vulnerable to disease at a time when healthcare and other services have been severely disrupted, if not collapsed entirely. We know from global experience that famine confirmations often come too late. Thousands may have already died, and many surviving children are likely to face lifelong damage.This new alert confirms what communities and responders have been fearing for months. Starvation is rising, and becoming entrenched in areas humanitarian actors are prevented from accessing. Even in places where we can operate, resources are drastically insufficient to meet overwhelming needs and halt the spread of hunger.Save the Children, along with 21 international humanitarian organisations warn that other areas are likely to be facing similar catastrophic conditions. Yet escalating conflict and severe access restrictions prevent comprehensive assessments and timely response. For nearly three years, armed actors in Sudan have conducted deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure essential for survival. Sudan is also the site of a relentless war on women and girls, who continue to face systematic conflict-related sexual violence. This violence has displaced millions from their homes and livelihoods, devastated people’s ability to produce and distribute food, and routinely blocked their access to water, healthcare and protection services.Restricted humanitarian access, continued funding shortfalls and insufficient political will are converging into a catastrophe that should never have been allowed to unfold. Without immediate and unhindered access for humanitarian operations, alongside a rapid increase in resources, including to local actors, the spread of starvation will not cease.Note to Editors:List of INGOs: Action Against Hunger (ACF), Africa Humanitarian Action (AHA), CARE, Concordis, Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI), DanChurchAid (DCA), Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Humanity & Inclusion (HI), International Rescue Committee (IRC), LM International, MedGlobal, Medical Teams International (MTI), Mercy Corps, Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Plan International, Relief International (RI), Save the Children, Solidarités International (SI),Trócaire, Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (VSF), and World Vision.Sudan remains the world’s largest hunger, protection and displacement crisis, with over 33 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and over 9 million displaced internally.Nearly 29 million people are acutely food insecure (61.7% of the population)Almost 10.2 million people fall into the severe and extreme categories of food insecurity, levels associated with extreme hunger, malnutrition and death.Women are disproportionately affected: female-headed households are three times more likely to be food insecure than those led by menAcute malnutrition for children aged 6-59 months and pregnant and breastfeeding women is expected to deteriorate in 2026, with nearly 4.2 million estimated cases of acute malnutrition, including more than 800,000 cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). This number is expected to rise as the situation continues to deteriorate.Barely 40% of the required funding to address the humanitarian crisis was secured in 202557%, more than half of the displaced people who are suffering from hunger do not receive aid due to lack of funding.
Children dying because of hunger as famine risks detected in two new locations in Sudan
New data released today by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), global acute malnutrition rates in the Um Baru and Kernoi localities have reached nearly 53% and 34% respectively, with concerns that nearby areas may also be experiencing similar catastrophic conditions, with the extent remaining unknown due to access constraints [1].
Strengthening Household Resilience Through Dairy Goat Interventions
For years, Ndikiray struggled to provide enough nutritious food for her two young sons, relying on basic meals that left them vulnerable to malnutrition. Everything began to change when she joined Save the Children’s Lishe Yangu, Maisha Yangu project and received training and a dairy goat. What followed was more than improved nutrition it was new income, growing confidence, and a future she can finally plan for.
De la adversidad a la oportunidad: el sismo que fortaleció la alianza y el crecimiento
Acompáñanos a conocer cómo Save the Children respondió a la emergencia y la necesidad en Guatemala hace 50 años y cómo continua la historia hasta hoy.
Provide software development and content digitization solutions in 2026
Save the Children International (SCI), Vietnam Country Office, cordially invites your company to submit a bid to “Provide software development and content digitization solutions in 2026”. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) package is designed to provide all the necessary information to help bidders understand SCI’s requirements and prepare their tender submission should they wish to participate.
NEWS QUOTE – Under the limited opening of Rafah border, urgent medical evacuations would take over a year
The partial opening of the Rafah border has created a sense of disappointment across Gaza with families and children in urgent need of medical evacuation being left in limbo waiting for news, Save the Children said.
NEWS QUOTE: Intensity of airstrikes in Gaza feels like the beginning of another wave of deadly violence
“The intensity of the recent airstrikes feel like the beginning of another wave of deadly violence. As we wait for Rafah to open, we must keep our eyes on the suffering across Gaza.”
NEWS QUOTE: Supplies running out for 24,000 people in Syria’s Al-Hol camp with aid routes blocked
Last week’s escalation forced aid agencies to temporarily suspend regular operations in Al-Hol camp, which is home to just over 24,000 people—mostly women and children—displaced following the collapse of ISIS in 2019.
National Coordination for Climate-Resilient Education Launched in Bangladesh
Senior government officials, development partners, and education stakeholders convened in Dhaka today to launch coordination under the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI), a national effort to strengthen Bangladesh’s education system against the growing impacts of climate change. Bangladesh faced extended closures last year, keeping children out of school for longer periods and resulting in learning loss. Supported by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), CSESI aims to integrate climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability into education sector plans, budgets, and strategies to mitigate these challenges.
Emergency Response to Combat the Diphtheria Outbreak in Puntland
In July 2025, a diphtheria outbreak swept through Puntland, claiming 27 lives and infecting 482 people. Save the Children and the Puntland Ministry of Health, with funding from Gavi, launched a rapid emergency response deploying 35 mobile vaccination teams across four hotspot districts. The intervention reached over 48,000 individuals, immunising more than 40,000 children and successfully containing the outbreak. This is the story of the health workers, parents, and communities who came together to protect their children from a deadly but preventable disease.
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.
LICITACION ABIERTA - COLOMBIA - ITT-PBS-COL-2026-001 - Suministro de insumos agropecuarios, material vegetal y herramientas para la implementación de huertas productivas en el municipio de Arauca y su área rural
Suministro de insumos agropecuarios, material vegetal y herramientas para la implementación de huertas productivas en el municipio de Arauca y su área rural
Princess Diana’s iconic Virgin Atlantic jumper returns in support of Save the Children after selling out in hours
Each jumper sold will help change children’s lives around the world, as part of Virgin Atlantic's ongoing partnership with Save the Children.
NEWS QUOTE: Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed families await developments
Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed in May 2024, people in Gaza are anxiously awaiting news of its potential reopening following the discovery of the last remaining hostage. The crossing has become the focus of renewed hope as families wait for the possibility of medical evacuations, education opportunities for students, reunification, and the movement of urgently needed aid.
28 Million Nigerian Children and Adolescents Lack Access to Formal Schooling or Digital Learning Opportunities
Between 2014 and 2022, Nigeria recorded 70 school attacks, 1,683 learners abducted, 184 killed, and 25 buildings destroyed – Save the Children10.5 million primary school-age children (25.6%) are not enrolled in school, with girls accounting for 60% of out-of-school children – UNICEFNigeria’s secondary school gross enrolment rate stands at 42% – WorldMetrics Nigeria Education Report (2025)
NEWS QUOTE: Children in tents face snow and freezing cold in earthquake-devastated Afghanistan
Snow and freezing temperatures have killed at least 60 people across Afghanistan, injured more than 100 and destroyed or damaged about 450 homes, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Authority.
Lampedusa: Two one-year-old twins still missing in the Mediterranean
Two one-year-old twin girls are still missing at sea and an adult man died after 61 people disembarked on Thursday in Lampedusa.
New Hong Kong law requires professionals to report suspected child abuse following long campaign
Under the new Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance, 25 categories of specified professionals are now required to file a report as soon as practicable if, in the course of their work, they have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is suffering serious harm or is at real risk of serious harm.
First hospital focused on mothers, newborns opens in Cox’s Bazar refugee camp
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 women, mothers and babies living in the world’s largest refugee camp, Save the Children said.The opening of the new Maternal and Child Hospital, the first hospital to specialize in maternal and neonatal health in the Rohingya camps, represents a glimmer of hope in an otherwise increasingly difficult environment in the camps.Cuts to foreign aid in 2025, coupled with an overall reduction in donor funding, has led to the closure of some healthcare centers in Cox’s Bazar and forced hundreds of schools in the camp to close. [1]Eight years since they were forced to flee their homes in Myanmar, more than 1 million Rohingya refugees remain in the camps in Cox’s Bazar in Southeastern Bangladesh. More than half of those displaced are women and girls.The new facility, which is the only one of its kind and run by Save the Children, aims to provide 24/7 emergency obstetric care and safe, dignified maternal and newborn care. It also aims to address critical gaps in referral-level services within the camp, in coordination with local partners and the government.
Fate of 20,000 children in NE Syria camps uncertain as security situation deteriorates
About 20,000 children in displacement camps and in facilities referred to as “rehabilitation” centres in northeastern Syria are at heightened risk as fighting intensifies and the situation remains fluid, with limited clarity on the security conditions affecting children and families.
SUDAN: Children have lost about 500 days of learning due to war in one of the world’s longest school closures
Millions of children in Sudan have missed nearly 500 days of learning since the war started in April 2023 in what has become one of the world’s longest school closures, surpassing the worst shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BANGLADESH: First hospital focused on mothers, newborns opens in Cox’s Bazar refugee camp
The new facility, which is the only one of its kind and run by Save the Children, aims to provide 24/7 emergency obstetric care and safe, dignified maternal and newborn care. It also aims to address critical gaps in referral-level services within the camp, in coordination with local partners and the government.
WEST BANK: Children forced by Israeli forces from refugee camps a year ago struggling to eat, attend school, amid uncertainty – Save the Children
A year on since 32,000 people, including 12,000 children in the West Bank were displaced by Israeli forces, children are showing signs of mental deterioration including bedwetting, refusing to eat and declining academic performance.
South Sudan: Lifeline for families hit by conflict and floods as EU injects more funds
JUBA, 20th, January 2026 – Thousands of families affected by conflict and severe flooding in South Sudan will receive lifesaving cash, health and nutrition support in the next four months as European Union injects more funds to South Sudan, Save the Children said.
Health workers in race against time as Madagascar rushes to contain new mpox outbreak
Madagascar confirmed its first documented outbreak of mpox on 30 December 2025, with cases progressively climbing over the past month to about 261 suspected cases and about 94 confirmed cases on 19 January, according to Ministry of Public Health. At this stage, 8 confirmed cases are involving children, and 84 suspected children’s cases have been reported, according to UNICEF.
Education in refugee camps on Thailand-Myanmar border reaches 'breaking point' - report
Thailand has a long history of hosting refugees and migrants from neighbouring countries fleeing conflict, but children without identification documents have faced challenges in gaining admission to Thai schools and schools inside the camps which are heavily dependent humanitarian aid.
Reforming aid, renewing hope: Save the Children’s Humanitarian plan for 2026
In the past year, we’ve seen major cuts to foreign aid budgets by governments around the world, even as global instability deepens. Humanitarian need is rising, while the resources available to meet it are shrinking. In that context, our work, and how we do it, is more vital than ever. In 2026, Save the Children will keep children at the heart of every response. We’ll advocate for their rights and ensure their voices are heard.
PRESS RELEASE: Families rescued by boat as severe flooding leaves communities stranded in Mozambique
Southern Mozambique was hit by devastating floods that claimed over 100 lives and affected roughly 432,000 people, including thousands of children at extreme risk. The disaster caused widespread destruction of homes, livestock, and infrastructure, notably in Gaza Province after the unprecedented opening of all 14 floodgates at the Massingir Dam. Save the Children has been actively responding by using boats to rescue stranded families and providing emergency aid in temporary accommodation centres. Despite these efforts, the organization warns that humanitarian resources are critically strained and urgent international support is required to prevent the crisis from escalating further as heavy rains continue.
New investment helps children get innovative prosthetics as explosive weapons kill unprecedented numbers globally
Save the Children Global Ventures (SCGV), the innovative finance arm of the child rights organisation, has invested US$600,000 in UK-based Amparo Prosthetics, helping to increase support for children who have lost limbs.
NORTH EAST SYRIA: THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN FLEE VIOLENCE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND IN DESPERATE NEED DESPITE TENTATIVE CEASEFIRE
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 said.
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Save the Children est une organisation internationale indépendante, sans affiliation politique ni religieuse, leader dans la promotion et la protection des droits de l’enfant dans le monde, créée en 1919 au Royaume-Uni et présente en Côte d’Ivoire depuis 1991. En collaboration avec ses partenaires nationaux, elle délivre à des millions d’enfants, des programmes dans les secteurs suivants : Education, Santé/Nutrition, Protection de l’Enfant, Réduction de la Pauvreté infantile, Gouvernance pour les Droits de l’Enfant.
FROM PASSION TO SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS
“Even when my shop was still very small, I wanted it to mean more than just a place to sell candles. Peace isn’t something to keep for yourself, it grows when it is shared”....
UKRAINE: Freezing temperatures shut schools as attacks on energy infrastructure intensify
Freezing temperatures of up to –20 degrees Celsius (-4F) have forced the closure of many schools across Ukraine so far this year, after a near doubling of attacks on energy infrastructure causes widespread power outages with a state of emergency declared today, Save the Children said.
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INVITATION À APPEL D'OFFRES DR CONGOJANVIER 2026RÉFÉRENCE DE L'APPEL D'OFFRES : ITT-FOOD-ITU-2026-001APPEL D’OFFRES POUR L’APPROVISIONNEMENT EN PRODUIT ALIMENTAIRE EN ITURI_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________DATE LIMITE DE SOUMISSION : 17h00 GMT – 04 février 2026ADRESSE DE SOUMISSION : drc.tender@savethechildren.org QUESTIONS / CLARIFICATIONS : drcquotations@savethechildren.org FORMAT DE SOUMISSION : DOCUMENT DE RÉPONSE DU SOUMISSIONNAIRE PARTIE 1 : INVITATION À APPEL D'OFFRESIntroduction à la SCIAperçu du projet et exigencesCritères d'attributionInstructions et informations clés PARTIE 2 : EXIGENCES ET SPÉCIFICATIONS FONDAMENTALESDescription détaillée des exigences spécifiques de SCI (par exemple, volumes, dates / lieux de livraison, spécifications du produit, etc.).PARTIE 1 – INVITATION À APPEL D'OFFRES INTRODUCTION À SAVE THE CHILDRENSCI 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.Notre vision : un monde dans lequel chaque enfant exerce ses droits à la survie, à la protection, au développement et à la participation.Notre mission : changer profondément la manière dont le monde traite les enfants et avoir un impact immédiat et durable sur leur vie.Pour ce faire, nous mettons en œuvre un ensemble d’actions et de programmes avec les objectifs suivants :Fournir des articles de première nécessité et un soutien psychologique aux enfants victimes de catastrophes (ex : inondations, famine, guerres) ;Militer pour des changements à long terme afin d’améliorer la vie des enfants ;Améliorer l’accès des enfants à la nourriture et aux soins dont ils ont besoin pour survivre ;Garantir une éducation de bonne qualité aux enfants qui en ont le plus besoin ;Protéger les enfants les plus vulnérables du monde, notamment ceux séparés de leur famille en raison de la guerre, de catastrophes naturelles, de l’extrême pauvreté ou de l’exploitation ;Travailler avec les familles pour les aider à sortir du cercle vicieux de la pauvreté afin qu’elles puissent subvenir aux besoins de leurs enfants et les accompagner dans leur développement.Pour plus d’informations sur notre travail et nos réalisations récentes, rendez-vous sur notre site web. APERÇU DU PROJET SCI souhaite identifier un ou plusieurs grossistes alimentaires pour fournir des denrées alimentaires et/ou des paniers alimentaires pour nos projets humanitaires à travers la province de l’Ituri dans les zones de santé de Lita et de Getty et de Komanda. L'appel d'offres joint nous aidera à évaluer vos capacités et les prix habituels proposés pour fournir des repas scolaires nutritifs quotidiens aux enfants de 14 écoles ciblées. ObjetDescriptionDescription des biens / servicesApprovisionnement en produits alimentaires – soit en vrac et/ou en paniers alimentaires. (céréales locaux, légumineuses,huiles,sel,etc…)Plusieurs contrats d'approvisionnement peuvent être attribués pour différents lotsRésultat de l'appel d'offresAccord-cadre (prix fixe ou non fixe). L'accord-cadre n'engage SCI à aucun achat ou volume spécifique. Il expose les conditions d'un approvisionnement futur potentiel, qui seront confirmés et finalisés par un ordre d'achat.Durée de l’attribution3 ans avec possibilité de renouvellement une seule fois, pour une annéeDe plus amples informations sur les conditions spécifiques du projet (ex. : volumes, dates, spécifications, etc.) figurent à la Partie 2 (« Conditions essentielles et spécifications ») du présent dossier d’appel d’offres.
Children in Gaza killed by cold and collapsing buildings as conditions gnaw away at daily life – Save the Children
Children in Gaza are being killed by collapsing buildings and freezing cold temperatures as tents that are the sole shelter for families are blown away in strong winds, Save the Children said
Strengthening Livelihoods and Social Inclusion through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Koiladi, Saptari
Koiladi village, located along the Koshi River in Saptari district, is home to families primarily from Dalit communities, including Mushahar and Mukhiya. The village is highly prone to flooding, and most households rely on seasonal agricultural labour, fishing, or temporary migration to India for income.
OFFICIAL LAUNCH "Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through Education Sector" Project
H.E. Dr. Nath Bunroeun, Secretary of State of MoEYS and high representative of H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport attended the Official Launch Ceremony of the "Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through Education Sector" (BRACE) Project. The event was also attended by H.E. Meas Chantida, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Environment, Mr. Hong Reaksmey, Save the Children in Cambodia's Country Director, Mr. Nick Ireland, Climate Change Director of Save the Children Australia and leaders from MoEYS and the Ministry of Environment, development partners, and technical officials from relevant departments.Through a partnership between the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and Save the Children in Cambodia, this initiative aims to transform 240 primary schools across Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, and Koh Kong provinces into safe and climate-resilient learning environments. This project is supported by @GCFOfficial (GCF) and @Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
Joint Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – January 14, 2026Cambodia Pioneers New Era of Climate-Safe Schools: BRACE Project Launches with Green Climate Fund and Global Partnership for Education SupportFunded by the Green Climate Fund and the Global Partnership for Education, today, the Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), launched the BRACE project—a groundbreaking initiative to protect education from climate shocks. As Cambodia faces intensifying floods, droughts, and extreme heat, the education sector stands on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR EU-DRA MID-TERM REVIEW IN SOUTH SUDAN (AKOBO, MALAKAL, AND RUBKONA COUNTIES-SSD/2026/CONSUL/001)
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In South Sudan 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. Save the Children International (SCI) in Juba invites submissions of tenders for a contract to provide the following service: CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR EU-DRA MID-TERM REVIEW IN AKOBO, MALAKAL, AND RUBKONA COUNTIES-SSD/2026/CONSUL/001.
Yemen: One child killed or injured every day on average in 2025 as child casualties surged
The number of child casualties in Yemen jumped 70% in 2025, with an average of one child killed or injured every day
How Early Warning Systems are Empowering Women in Somaliland
In drought-prone Burao District, two women's lives changed when early warning systems and community training gave them the knowledge and voice to protect their families. Nasra now leads disaster preparedness in her community, while Zainab, who once lost everything to drought, can now act before crisis strikes. Their story shows how empowering women with timely information transforms entire communities.
NEWS QUOTE: Save the Children calls for end to unlawful child rights violations amid unrest in Iran
Following reports that children have been killed, injured and detained in Iran, Ahmad Alhendawi, Save the Children's Regional Director for Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, said:
Local Leadership in Crisis: Inside Ms. Samia’s Community Kitchen in Khartoum
In Khartoum’s Karari locality, a neighbourhood restaurant becomes a lifeline each morning. Led by longtime businesswoman Ms. Samia* and her daughter Abeer*, a community-run Emergency Response Room (ERR) kitchen provides hundreds of displaced families with daily hot meals amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Reaching the Unreached: Saving Newborn Lives in Rural Bale
In Bale Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, many families live in remote villages far from health posts, where poor roads make access to services even harder. With training and support from Save the Children through the Gates Foundation project, health extension worker Sofiya* is reaching zero-dose children through vaccination campaigns. Her work, supported by community volunteers and leaders, has helped families like Halema’s* ensure that even newborns, like her 6-day-old son Ali*, receive life-saving vaccines.
CHILDREN IN GAZA FACE MORE STORMS AND DISEASE AS NEW YEAR STARTS
Children in Gaza have entered 2026 facing ongoing storms and flooding that have ripped tents and left them exposed to water-borne diseases with an urgent need for supplies to rebuild shelters, Save the Children said.
1,000 Days of Conflict: The silence is devastating - and it is failing Sudan’s children
Every minute on average, 8 people have been displaced from their homes in Sudan. This is 11,000 people every single day. Over 1,000 days, nearly 12 million people have been displaced – roughly equivalent to the entire population of Belgium – and one fifth of the population.
NEWS QUOTE: Amid a rise in violence in Aleppo, over 16,000 people fleeing the city
"In the last 24 hours the number of people forced to flee Aleppo has surged to over 16,000 people - half of these children"
The World Is Still Failing Its Children. We Can Change That in 2026
As 2026 begins, children face record humanitarian needs after the 2025 global aid funding crisis. Sudden foreign aid cuts exposed the fragility of the humanitarian system, forcing life-saving programmes to scale back amid rising conflict, displacement and hunger. In this op-ed, Inger Ashing, SCI CEO, explores how these changes have impacted children whilst also reflecting on the urgent shift towards a more local, resilient and sustainable global aid system.
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.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Five climate disasters that disrupted children's lives in 2025
From heatwaves that forced schools to close to flash floods and storms that flattened infrastructure and pushed children and families to live in temporary shelters, children bore the brunt of climate disasters in 2025.
AFAD ve Save the Children Türkİye* İş Bİrlİğİyle Gelİştİrİlen Eğİtİm Programı, Erken Yaş Çocuklara İklİm ve Afet Farkındalığı Kazandıracak
AFAD ve Save the Children Türkiye iş birliğiyle geliştirilen eğitim programı kamuoyuna tanıtıldı.İstanbul, 2025Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı (AFAD) ve Save the Children Türkiye iş birliğinde geliştirilen, erken yaş grubu (4–8 yaş) çocuklar için Türkiye’de ulusal düzeyde ilk olma niteliği taşıyan “İklim Farkındalığı, Afet ve Acil Durumlara Hazırlık Eğitim Programı”, 24 Aralık 2025 tarihinde resmi lansman etkinliğiyle kamuoyuna tanıtıldı. Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı (MEB) ile koordinasyon içinde yürütülen program, okul öncesi ve ilkokul çağındaki çocukların iklim değişikliği ve afetlere ilişkin farkındalıklarını artırmayı ve afetlere karşı daha dayanıklı bireyler olarak yetişmelerini amaçlıyor.
SAVE THE CHILDREN CALLS FOR URGENT REVIEW OF NEW ISRAELI REGISTRATION RULES AFFECTING GAZA, WEST BANK
Save the Children is calling on the Government of Israel to urgently reconsider new registration rules for international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) that could undermine the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance.
WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, CASH ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND CHILD PROTECTION ACTIVITIES FOR EARTHQUAKE-AFFECTED SYRIAN FAMILIES IN ADIYAMAN ARE LAUNCHING
As Save the Children Türkiye, with the financial support of the European Union and in cooperation with Pikolo Association, we are launching a comprehensive support programme for Syrian families in Adıyaman whose need for assistance has increased following the impacts of the earthquake and the closure of temporary container settlements. The project aims to provide integrated solutions across cash assistance, child protection, and education, reaching more than 2,000 individuals in total.
NEWS QUOTE: Children in Ukraine face frigid winter weather this Christmas as latest attacks trigger massive power cuts
In response to the latest attacks in Ukraine ahead of the holidays, Ahmad Alhendawi, Regional Director for Save the Children in the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, said:
Five Ways For Children And Families To Navigate Screen Time And Gaming This Holiday
Jeffrey DeMarco, Senior Technical Advisor, Protecting Children from Digital Harm, at Save the Children UK, shares five tips to help children and families to have an enjoyable and safe experience online.
YEAR LOOKAHEAD: FIVE DEADLY DISEASES FOR CHILDREN ON WATCH LIST FOR 2026
Deadly diseases for children could witness major resurgences in 2026 as aid cuts, the climate crisis and conflict converge to reverse hard-won health gains.
Ângelo and the new generation of green entrepreneurs
Ângelo Aniceto, 18, President of the Environmental Club at Chókwè Secondary School, was motivated to learn about the environment. After Green Mindset training, he built a semi-hydroponic greenhouse at home with recycled materials to grow vegetables, aiming for family consumption and business. He encourages colleagues and represents the spirit of Project LINK in Chókwè, showing how young people can transform knowledge into real solutions.
Gaza: Four out of five children to face catastrophic levels of hunger in 2026
Analysis of data released today by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), shows 1.6 million people, including about 800,000 children, will continue facing acute food insecurity into 2026.
One child killed and two injured in Yemen IED explosion
Three children are among 11 civilian casualties following an IED explosion in southern Yemen.
Amplifying Voices for the future of 46 million: Save the Children initiates the Youth Summit 2025 to Engage Future Changemakers
18 December 2025, Dhaka: Save the Children in Bangladesh has convened the National Youth Summit 2025 on 17–18 December at the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Dhaka, bringing together 100 youth leaders from across 37 districts of the country under the theme “Amplify your voice, lead the future.”
Family Reunification: Bringing Hope Back to Little Olinda* in Erati, Nampula
By activating rapid child protection mechanisms and mobilising community networks, Save the Children managed to locate Olinda*’s mother within just five hours. This successful outcome demonstrates the impact of coordinated humanitarian action and the vital role of Child-Friendly Spaces in ensuring no child is left to face a crisis alone in northern Mozambique. A response largely made possible by the crucial support of the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid.
YEAR IN REVIEW: One in two child migrants who died on perilous routes drowned in 2025
At least 278 children died since the start of 2025 while on migration routes, with 136 dying at sea after fleeing conflict, hunger and climate shocks.
LINK PROJECT REHABILITATES WATER BOREHOLES AND EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES IN WATER MANAGEMENT IN MANICA, GAZA AND TETE
The LINK Project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is rehabilitating 192 water boreholes and empowering Water and Sanitation Committees in Manica, Gaza and Tete. The objective is to improve access to drinking water, strengthen community management of water resources, and increase community resilience to climate change. The LINK Project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and implemented in partnership with the Government of Mozambique
AFGHANISTAN: MORE THAN ONE IN THREE CHILDREN FACING CRISIS LEVELS OF HUNGER AS WINTER STARTS
Analysis of new hunger data found that just over 9 million children will face crisis or emergency levels of hunger before March 2026.
NEWS QUOTE: Floods in Indonesia leave children with health challenges
"Our health partners on the ground have seen and helped children diagnosed with coughs, colds, and skin diseases. There are also concerns about the health of infants who are still staying in inadequate temporary shelters."
YEAR IN REVIEW: How Rising Poverty Reshaped Childhoods in 2025
Research by Save the Children in various countries this year, revealed how children are paying the heaviest price for rising levels of poverty.
Aid After 2025: Why the Private Sector must become core to humanitarian response
As traditional funding collapses and crises escalate, businesses bring more than money; they offer innovation, scale, and new models for sustaining aid. But partnerships must be carefully governed to avoid unintended harm. This article was originally published on TRTWorld.
Call for an urgent intervention to save education in emergencies
The armed conflict in Northern Mozambique has triggered a severe child rights crisis, leaving 441,721 children and 5,365 teachers in urgent need of humanitarian education support, with 138 schools closed and 82,800 children having their learning interrupted. Despite the critical scale of this emergency, humanitarian education funding has alarmingly declined over the past four years, dropping from 37.5% coverage in 2022 to just 5.1% in 2025, marking the lowest funding level across all humanitarian clusters. Save the Children, alongside its allies, is therefore demanding urgent action from donors, UN agencies, and government stakeholders to demonstrate their duty of care and commitment to reverse this situation, protect the right of conflict-affected children to safe and uninterrupted learning, and prevent long-term, intergenerational impacts resulting from a lack of education.
UNIQLO “PEACE FOR ALL” SUPPORTS NEW PROJECT TO PROTECT AND EDUCATE CHILDREN IN PALABEK REFUGEE SETTLEMENT, UGANDA
Uganda hosts over 1.9million refugees, making it Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country. In Palabek Refugee Settlement alone 90,000 refugees, of whom 83% women and children, face challenges in accessing education and protection services. Today, Save the Children is launching “Strengthening education and child protection services for refugee children in Palabek Settlement, Northern Uganda”, a two-year project in partnership with a Japanese clothing brand UNIQLO/Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. The project is supported through UNIQLO’s PEACE FOR ALL global campaign.
Save the Children Launches Bitcoin Fund, breaking ground in humanitarian innovation
This innovative, Bitcoin-powered humanitarian solution is designed to transform how financial resources are held, managed, and delivered in times of crisis. It also helps Save the Children to hold Bitcoin donations to help unlock funds faster during a crisis.
YEAR IN REVIEW: ABOUT 8 MILLION BABIES BORN INTO CONFLICTS AND CLIMATE DISASTERS IN 2025
About 8 million babies were born into crises such as conflict and climate disasters in 2025 so far, with many mothers giving birth in tents, in ill-equipped displacement camps or communities hit by disasters
SYRIA: CHILD CASUALTIES FROM EXPLOSIVES REACH FIVE-YEAR HIGH AS FAMILIES RETURN HOME POST CONFLICT
For brothers Osama*, 6, and Yousef*, 10, the day returning home after the end of 14 years of conflict in Syria should have been one of celebration - but instead it was one of tragedy
Human Rights Day
In collaboration with National Human Rights Commission (NCHR), we reaffirm children's rights to dignity, protection, and opportunity in Mozambique. Save the Children and NCHR co-hosted the 4th Regional Conference of National Human Rights Institutions in Southern Africa, addressing priorities like ending early and forced unions, strengthening child protection systems, and safeguarding children in humanitarian and climate crises, while highlighting challenges in weak law implementation and limited child participation.
Nurturing Hope: How Integrated Support is Saving Lives in Mozambique
In a vital initiative aimed at ensuring no child dies from preventable causes, Save the Children, with financing from UNICEF, is implementing the MAMI project in Mozambique to support infants under six months at nutritional risk. By combining specialized healthcare with strategic cash transfers, this initiative addresses the root causes of malnutrition, empowering vulnerable mothers to provide life-saving care and nutrition for their babies. Through this integrated approach, we are protecting the most fragile lives and building a foundation for a future where every child can survive and thrive.
DRC: More than 100,000 children and their families forced from homes in South Kivu by escalating violence
The thousands of displaced children and their families are now seeking refuge within other parts of DRC as well as across the border in Burundi and Rwanda.
Why children need safer, age-appropriate online spaces and not blanket bans
As policymakers across the world grapple with how to keep children safe online, a growing number are recommending age-based social media 'bans' as a tool to help keep children safe. While laudable in intent, at Save the Children, we are concerned that laws banning children’s access to online spaces – particularly if used in isolation – risk creating unintended harms, and a false sense of safety, as well as curtailing the opportunities that online environments offer to children. There are better alternatives.
Gaza storms amid Israeli aid restrictions cut off vital services for children
Israel’s aid restrictions mean that severe winter weather is cutting children in Gaza off from much-needed child protection and psychosocial support services, Save the Children said, as storms began again today
AUSTRALIA: Focus must be on making social media safe for children as Australia brings in ban
The children’s rights organisation urged policy makers and global leaders to maintain focus on ensuring social media is safe for children as Australia’s ban, a world first, takes effect.
PRESS RELEASE: Northern Mozambique humanitarian crisis escalates: spreading violence, massive displacement, and funding collapse threaten hundreds of thousands – humanitarian organizations warn and call for an urgent action
The humanitarian crisis in Northern Mozambique is escalating due to spreading violence, massive displacement (around 120,000 people, including 55,000 children newly displaced), and a severe funding collapse. The crisis is one of the world's most underfunded emergencies, with only US $73 million received against a required US $352 million. Humanitarian organizations call upon the international community, donors, and governments for urgent action, increased funding, and renewed commitment to address the rapidly growing needs.
Sri Lanka Cyclone: Tens of thousands of children in temporary shelters need mental health support – Save the Children
At least 86,000 homes were damaged in the landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah on 28 November. More than 630 people were killed, and nearly 70,000 are still living in temporary shelters, including schools. Save the Children, and partner organisation CCH (Centre for Children’s Happiness), have started providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for children and adolescents using TeamUp, an evidence-based methodology consisting of structured play and movement-based activities provided by trained facilitators.
YEAR IN REVIEW: 10 TIMES CHILD CAMPAIGNERS MADE A DIFFERENCE THIS YEAR
From safe schools to ending child marriage to cleaning up the oceans, children across the globe used their voices for their rights
A Step Toward Locally Led Humanitarian Action: Why We're Withdrawing from Country-Based Pooled Funds
Save the Children will stop seeking country-level emergency funding managed by UNOCHA from 2026 to open space for local and national actors.
Deaths in Sri Lanka from landslides and flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah pass 600
About 2 million people - or nearly one in ten in Sri Lanka - have been impacted by the cyclone, with 114,000 people living in temporary shelters after nearly 74,000 homes were damaged, according to the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Centre
Asia floods: Race on to get emergency supplies to cut-off families as some communities use canoes to deliver aid
Save the Children has sent teams to some of the most difficult-to-access areas on Sumatra including Langkat Regency, Aceh Tamiang, Central Tapanuli and South, where homes have been destroyed, roads are submerged, and communities cut off from power and telecoms.
Launch of the 16 Days of Activism in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado
At the launch of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, Save the Children, in collaboration with district partners, carried out community activities in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado. The objective was to strengthen the prevention of and response to gender-based violence, with a focus on digital violence against girls and women. Activities included marches, theatre plays, and community dialogues.
Year in Review: 10 positive outcomes for children in 2025
From a ban on child marriage to disease-reducing mosquitos, here are 10 positive changes and outcomes for children that happened in 2025.
SYRIANS RETURN HOME WITH HOPE BUT STRUGGLE TO SECURE HOMES, SCHOOLS, JOBS
Syrians returning home full of hope in the year since the conflict ended said they are struggling to rebuild their lives amid destroyed infrastructure, limited access to schools and healthcare, and a collapsing economy, Save the Children said.
The Power of Opportunity: A New Chapter for Vjollca
Vjollca Obërtinca is a 46-year-old woman from Fushë Kosovë who lives with her husband and three children. Being deaf, she has faced many challenges over the years, including limited access to professional training opportunities and barriers to formal employment. Despite these obstacles, Vjollca has always remained determined to support her family and build a better future for her children.
International Day of Persons with Disability
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Save the Children highlighted the story of João (14) in Mozambique, who faced increased vulnerability and limited access to education after Cyclone Chido destroyed his home and school materials. Through a coordinated effort with partners, an adapted wheelchair was provided, which transformed his daily life by restoring his independence and dignity, allowing him to return to school with ambitions in community protection. This success exemplifies Save the Children's unwavering commitment to disability inclusion as a core pillar of their Mozambique 2025-2027 Strategy, ensuring equitable access to vital programs for all vulnerable children in crisis settings, with funding from the European Union (ECHO).
Hong Kong fire leaves children in urgent need of mental health support
Children living in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, where the estate is located, began returning to school this week with some campuses reopening for classes while others continue with online lessons as students and teachers begin to recover following their horrific ordeal.
NZ$12 MILLION INVESTMENT LAUNCHES GROWTH PROJECT IN CAMBODIA
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA – December 02, 2025: A new NZD$12 million project designed to boost rural household incomes and ensure child well-being through climate-resilient horticulture was announced on November 29, 2025, at an event presided over by New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, alongside Cambodia’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Tens of thousands of children out of school after devastating floods in Indonesia and Thailand
Save the Children teams delivering emergency aid in northern Sumatra said children and families are in urgent need of food and shelter, with rain and rough seas hampering response efforts. Some communities are still cut off by flood waters and landslides, and roads are damaged, slowing down the distribution of lifesaving supplies. About 76,000 children are out of school due to unprecedented floods in southern Thailand, according to an assessment carried out by Save the Children in 7 out of the 12 affected provinces.
Nigeria: At least 10 school kidnappings in less than two years as school safety crisis deepens
An analysis by Save the Children found an uptick in school kidnappings in Nigeria since January 2024, with at least 10 attacks affecting more than 670 children.
Israeli military raids in the West Bank force entire communities into lockdown, keeping children out of school
Israeli military operations have forced entire communities in areas of the northern West Bank into lockdown in their homes, keeping children out of school, jeopardising family incomes and increasing risk of physical violence and child detention from the Israeli military, Save the Children said.
SUDAN: A WAR ON CHILDREN – AND A GLIMPSE OF HOPE
Sudan is one of the world’s largest humanitarian emergencies and one of the gravest crises for children’s rights. Every day the fighting continues, another generation of children remains shut out of school. Yet amidst all this, there are stories of children who refuse to let go of hope. Vishna Shah, Director for Child Rights Advocacy and Campaign at Save the Children International, met some of these children during her recent visit to Sudan.
Bringing Youth Innovation to Lead Upskilling, Employment, and Entrepreneurship
26 November, Dhaka: The National Youth-Led Innovation Lab (YIL) 2025 took place on November 26, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka. The event is a culmination of supporting youth innovators in developing their solutions further. With the 15-29 age group accounting for 36% of the labor force, there are over 26.8 million workers. Therefore, innovation and the creation of opportunities for tomorrow.
A Message from the Children of Yemen
This is a message from members of the Children’s Councils to world leaders to highlight one of the impacts of the conflict in Yemen on schools and education, and to stress the importance of implementing the Safe Schools Declaration, in the hope that this will lead to further action and support to protect children’s right to education.
About 400,000 children impacted, including at least three killed, as floods sweep through Southern Thailand
Thailand is experiencing some of its worst flooding in a generation, with schools in the 12 flood-affected provinces in the south of the Thailand shut indefinitely. Save the Children is warning that children risk electrocution due to downed power lines and drowning in the surging floodwaters.
How many more decades must we wait to end gender-based violence?
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive human rights violations of our time. Despite decades of activism, policy reform, and global campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism, progress remains painfully slow. Here we explore the scale of the crisis, the barriers to ending GBV, and the proven strategies that can accelerate change. It is a call to action: we cannot wait 300 years to achieve gender equality and end violence against women and girls.
Attacks on schools, teachers and children in conflict zones triple in five years – Save the Children
Two attacks in Nigeria have highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of schools to attack, with more than 300 children and staff kidnapped from a school in central Nigeria on Friday, and more than 20 schoolgirls kidnapped from a boarding school in neighboring Kebbi state on Monday.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV), reporting mechanisms and essential care for babies under 6 months
The MAMI approach addresses gaps in child nutrition services, managing malnutrition risks in children under 6 months and their mothers, and integrating into health systems. Community nutritional screening was conducted to identify and treat acute malnutrition. Additionally, safeguarding sessions were held with the community, where participants demonstrated understanding of protection against exploitation and abuse, and the importance of treating everyone with dignity. Save the Children's complaint mechanisms were also explained, including safe and confidential channels for reporting incidents, with priority given to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases.
Largest aid delivery by NGO since March reaches Sudan with 40 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies
The consignment is enough to keep hundreds of health facilities running for 6-12 months, allowing hundreds of thousands of children to be treated.
Second School Abduction Reported in a Week as Violence Against Education Escalates
Media contact: Mogbonjubade Adesulure mogbonjubade.adesulure@savethechildren.org
Save the Children Condemns Abduction of 25 Schoolgirls in Kebbi State, Calls for Urgent Government Action to Secure their release and protect schools
Media contact: Mogbonjubade Adesuluremogbonjubade.adesulure@savethechildren.org
Ukraine: Record attacks on energy infrastructure close some schools and disrupt remote learning for children
Record numbers of attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine in the past two months have forced school closures and also disrupted the remote learning that children have relied upon for nearly four years of war, said Save the Children
Save the Children announces winners of Global Media Awards 2025
The winning entries showcase reporting that not only exposes grave child rights violations around the world but also drives meaningful change for children.
STAFF ACCOUNT: “Every case we handle leaves a lasting mark. Most involve limbs and eyes.”
Dr. Samiya*, 38, is a general practitioner who has been working in the Yemen humanitarian response since 2013, serving as a doctor in mobile clinics. She joined Save the Children in October 2023, becoming a case management medical doctor in February 2024 supporting injured children with appropriate medical care and support.
“We Want to Be Heard” Children Call for Greater Recognition and Meaningful Participation
On World Children’s Day 2025, Joining Forces Nepal, a global alliance of six INGOs working on children’s issues stand together to reaffirms our commitment to the rights, dignity and well-being of Children in Nepal.
Explosive Weapons Killing Children at Scale Never Seen Before
Save the Children’s new report warns that of more child casualties from explosive weapons as wars are becoming more urban, more destructive, and less accountable.
Balochistan becomes latest province to ban child marriage in Pakistan
Child marriage has devastating consequences for girls, depriving them of their rights to health, education, safety and participation.
Bangladesh Could Warm by Up to 4.5°C by 2100: New Climate Report Launched by Bangladesh Meteorological Department and Save the Children
Dhaka, 19 November 2025: The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), in collaboration with Save the Children and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, unveiled the landmark scientific report “The Future Climate of Bangladesh” today at the Hotel Sheraton Dhaka. The report presents the most comprehensive long-term climate projections for Bangladesh to date, warning that the country could experience up to 4.5°C temperature rise by the end of the century, alongside intensifying heatwaves, rising sea levels, heavier rainfall, and growing climate-driven health risks.
SOMALIA: ONLY ONE IN THREE PEOPLE IN NEED GET FOOD SUPPORT AS DROUGHT-INDUCED HUNGER CRISIS WORSENS
Less than a third of people needing food assistance in Somalia received support in October with worsening conditions prompting the country to declare the first national drought emergency in nearly three years.