Save the Children US

06/02/2026

19 million people in are at risk of acute hunger.

After nearly three years of ongoing conflict, hunger in Sudan has reached catastrophic levels. Families are being forced to skip meals, flee their homes and survive without reliable access to food, healthcare or clean water.

No child should pay the price for a conflict they had no part in.

Share this post to help make sure Sudan’s children are not forgotten. ❤️

06/02/2026

🚨 EPISODE 9️⃣ of the World Food Prize Podcast is AVAILABLE NOW! 🎙️

In this episode of the World Food Prize Podcast, Dialogue That Feeds the World, Tom Vilsack speaks with Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save the Children US, about closing food security gaps in rural America and globally. Janti discusses community-led solutions that use local data and partnerships to identify and address food gaps, as well as child hunger advocacy in the U.S. through the Save the Children Action Network and policy efforts.

Special thanks to The Wellmark Foundation (Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield) for supporting this podcast!

🔗 Listen today: www.worldfoodprize.org/podcast
🎧 New episodes twice a month

06/01/2026

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and many families are getting ready for potential storms. While stocking supplies and reviewing emergency plans are essential, experts say there’s another important step: preparing your children.

Kids often experience hurricanes differently from adults, and taking time to support their emotional well-being can make a big difference in how they cope with .

Greta Wetzel, Senior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisor at Save the Children, shared some tips with AccuWeather on how families can help children feel safer before severe weather strikes.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4fUu91f

Senior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisor with Save the Children Greta Wetzel provides tips for families to alleviate children's fears before a tropical system arrives.

06/01/2026

starts today.

While no one can predict where storms will hit, there are steps families can take now to be prepared.

From creating an emergency plan to packing a child-friendly go-bag, a little preparation can go a long way in helping children feel safe before, during and after a storm!

Save this post and visit our Hurricane Safety & Relief page for tips and resources. ⤵️

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Save the Children’s emergency response experts have compiled ways to prepare for a hurricane and stay safe during a hurricane to help protect your children from distress during and after disasters.

05/30/2026

This is what protecting children during an outbreak looks like.

Health workers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are using protective equipment, screening tools and infection prevention measures to help stop the spread of Ebola and keep essential care running for families.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are once again facing a deadly .

The disease is spreading in communities already impacted by conflict, displacement and limited access to healthcare — putting children and families at even greater risk.

Save the Children is working alongside health authorities and local partners to help protect children through outbreak prevention, infection control, community awareness and essential health support.

05/28/2026

No child should grow up hungry.

This , we’re standing with children and families around the world working toward healthier, more hopeful futures.

Learn more about how you can help: https://bit.ly/4dOPwMV

05/27/2026

In April, Save the Children joined global leaders, advocates and young changemakers in Melbourne for the 2026 Women Deliver Conference, standing together for gender equality and the rights of every girl.

This year, with support from our partners Procter & Gamble and Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance, we were proud to accompany three inspiring young women delegates, amplifying their voices and lived experiences on the global stage.

Together with our colleagues across Save the Children, we’re committed to championing a more equitable future for children and communities around the world.

05/27/2026

In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, frontline health workers are doing everything they can to stop the spread of while continuing to care for children and families.

From handwashing stations and protective equipment to nutrition support and community awareness, every measure helps protect children from the devastating impacts of an outbreak.

Save the Children has worked alongside communities in DRC since 1994 and we won’t stop now.

Here’s what to know about the current Ebola outbreak: https://bit.ly/49U1HIX