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After losing his home and family, Ahmad* was forced to flee #Gaza. Now in Egypt, he is rebuilding life far from everything he knew. At a Child Friendly Space, Ahmad plays football. As the world comes together around the game, children like Ahmad are holding on to those same moments of joy.

NEWS: Hunger Warning in #Madagascar as Crisis Deepens and Half a Million Children under 5 Projected to Face Acute Malnutrition. Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3RHkHVi

Happy #WorldEmojiDay! Drop your best guesses in the comments! ❤️

NEWS: More Children in #Yemen Killed by Landmines and UXOs in First Half of This Year Than in All of 2025 Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4bLJ4YC

In Peru, Esperanza's family faced food insecurity. Save the Children provided nutrition training for her mother and financial support that helped the family build a more stable future. Today, Esperanza is happier, healthier and full of energy. ❤️

NEWS: #Ukraine Sees Highest Number of Child Casualties Since First Months of Full-Scale War Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4524htA

Every child deserves books. 📚 Reading opens doors to learning, confidence and opportunity. That's why we're working toward a future where all children learn to read by third grade. Share this post to help spread the importance of early literacy. ❤️

NEWS: More Than 5,500 Children Displaced by Escalating Violence in El Obeid, #Sudan, in Past Two Weeks Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4y9WZkR

Kids can lose some of the reading and math skills they gained during the school year over summer break, but, everyday activities can help keep kids learning! Read tips from Save the Children's Chelsi Seals to help kids head back to school ready to learn. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3QKSZqp

NEWS: Families Displaced by #Venezuela Earthquakes at Risk of Infection Amid Water and Sanitation Shortages Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3SGxtnl

MEDIA ALERT: Deadly Landslides in #Rohingya Camps, the World's Largest Refugee Settlement, Kill Nine People, Including Five Children For full details, media resources, and to speak with one of our spokespeople, visit our newsroom: https://bit.ly/4dWKTU9

The earthquakes in #Venezuela changed life overnight for thousands of children. That's why we've set up Child-Friendly Spaces in #Caracas and #LaGuaira, where children can play in a safe environment. Your support helps us respond. Donate to our Children's Emergency Fund: https://bit.ly/3Rn5oAW

The earthquakes in #Venezuela have devastated families. We're responding with local teams and partners, including setting up Child-Friendly Spaces in Caracas and La #Guaira. Help children affected by this and other crises by donating to our Children's Emergency Fund ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vayTDZ

Through a Save the Children Summer Reading Grant, Cooke County Library in Gainesville, Texas is offering programming that brings books and hands-on learning experiences to children. Through programs like this, we're helping communities create spaces where every child can learn, imagine, and grow!

NEWS: After 1,000 Days of War, #Gaza's Children Dream of Home and a Better Future Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4vIElPs

MEDIA ALERT: At Least 20 People Killed and 89 Injured in Overnight Attack on Kyiv, #Ukraine, with Children Reportedly Among the Casualties For full details, media resources, and to speak with one of our spokespeople, visit our newsroom: https://bit.ly/4dWKTU9

Heat waves can put children at risk but a few simple steps can make a big difference. Here are 10 heat safety tips every caregiver should know. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4fdB98H

NEWS: #Venezuela Earthquakes: “Fear, stress, and overwhelming sadness are everywhere” as children pulled from rubble with tens of thousands still missing Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3SrqFtF

Every child deserves the same rights, opportunities and chance to thrive. Discrimination and inequality still prevent millions of children from reaching their full potential. Together, we can help build a more equitable future for every child. ❤️

Valentina, a Save the Children staff member in #Venezuela, was in Caracas on June 24, 2026, when two powerful earthquakes struck. She describes witnessing the devastation and seeing the urgent needs of children and families in the days that followed. Read the full account: https://bit.ly/4al1ejA

NEWS: #Venezuela Earthquake: 'A Cataclysmic Event' - Children Spend Second Night Sheltering in Open Spaces Amid Hundreds of Aftershocks as Needs Rapidly Rise Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3SN2NAB

BREAKING NEWS: Rescuers race to free people trapped in rubble as children forced from their homes by massive quakes in #Venezuela Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/44yKBgE

NEWS: Five Children Killed by Explosive Weapon in #Yemen While Engaged in Child Labor in Deadliest Incident This Year Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3SsqL43

NEWS: Puppets, Songs, Games Teach Young Children in DRC About #Ebola to Tackle Misinformation, Protect Families Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4enKHxD

MEDIA ALERT: Growing concerns for children in El Obeid, #Sudan, as days of drone strikes reportedly killed 23 people and injured 19. For full details, media resources, and to speak with one of our spokespeople, visit our newsroom: https://bit.ly/4dWKTU9

Preparing for #HurricaneSeason isn't just about stocking supplies, it's also about helping children feel safe. Save the Children's Greta Wetzel shares tips with @accuweather.com#HurricaneSeasonon supporting children before, during and after severe weather. Read more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4fUu91f

Attention heroes! Join us in the biggest community crossover yet, this June 23-28 in your corner of the internet! Whether you upvote a comment or donate dollars or talent, we want you to be a part of rallying together for @savethechildren.org. We hope you join us: tilt.fyi/w7ZLfnl8pD #HEROES26

Rawan* was displaced for the first time as a child. Today, she is 20 years old, nine months pregnant, and displaced again. For many families, displacement is no longer temporary—it’s a cycle. On World Refugee Day, learn how Save the Children supports displaced families: https://bit.ly/43YMpPU

A caring mentor can make all the difference. 📚❤️ Through the Mississippi River Delta Foster Grandparent program, Grandma Heard helped America strengthen her reading skills and grow her confidence. Together, they built a love for reading that continues today! ✨

One month into the #Ebola outbreak in eastern #DRC, children are bearing the brunt of the crisis. Beyond the threat of disease, families are being separated, education is disrupted and children face increased risks of exploitation and harm. Children must be at the heart of the response.

Play looks different everywhere, but its impact is universal. It helps children learn, build confidence, make friends and simply enjoy being children. Whether it's a jump rope, a board game, a swing set or a handmade toy boat, playing is an important part of childhood. ❤️

Want to make a difference for children but not sure where to start? There are more ways to get involved than you might think. Every effort helps create lasting change. Explore ways you can support children worldwide. → https://bit.ly/3Q82yiS

NEWS: Save the Children Welcomes House Introduction of Bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act, Calls on Additional Lawmakers to Co-Sponsor Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4eo3pUp

MEDIA ALERT: An awful night for children in #Ukraine after 60+ missiles struck the Kyiv area. 9 people reported killed and 44 injured, including children and a pregnant woman. For full details, media resources, and to speak with one of our spokespeople, visit our newsroom: https://bit.ly/4dWKTU9

Every child deserves a future full of possibility—and partnership makes that possible. From corporations to foundations, strategic partners help us deliver education, health, and protection to children around the world. Learn how you can partner with us: https://bit.ly/3Q3zA3C

While the world watches football's biggest stage during the #WorldCup, children everywhere are creating their own moments of magic. ⚽✨ This #InternationalDayOfPlay, we're celebrating the power of play and every child's right to experience it. Protect play. Protect childhood. ❤️

NEWS: Safe play areas a ‘lifeline’ for children as conflict displaces a record number of children Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3RSt8wW

Meet Jade! 👋 As a Save the Children face-to-face fundraiser, she’s out in communities every day helping people learn about our work with children in the U.S. and around the world. ❤️ Here's how to identify an official fundraiser and give with confidence: https://bit.ly/4swVdXP

NEWS: Israeli Authorities Closing Crossings into #Gaza Puts Essential Supplies for Children Under Threat Once Again Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4upRs6O

For Madleen, the ocean is more than water. It's colorful fish, shiny shells and coral reefs she knows by heart. This #WorldOceanDay, we're celebrating children's connection to the ocean and the importance of protecting it for generations to come. 🌊🐚🪸

NEWS: #Philippines earthquake disrupts school for 3 million students as rescue efforts underway Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/43UhOCZ

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. That’s why we do whatever it takes – in everyday life and in times of crisis – to ensure children grow up healthy, learning, and safe.

NEWS: From the World Cup to World Crises: How #Soccer Transforms Children's Lives Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3S5d3DX

Not all heroes wield swords. Some help children learn to read or create safe places for kids to thrive. That's why we're proud to partner with Mattel and #MastersOfTheUniverse to help create brighter futures for kids across the U.S. You have the power to help too: https://bit.ly/4vswDsf

NEWS: Children killed and injured in one of the biggest attacks on #Ukraine in recent months Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4g1BJar

NEWS: Donors and Aid Organizations Announce $500 Million Commitment to Fight Child #Malnutrition in Crisis Zones Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4atYT5D

As #Ebola spreads in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, children and families need urgent support. Your support can help provide emergency healthcare, nutrition support, clean water and protection services. Donate today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RZaHXd

June 1 marks the start of #HurricaneSeason. Children experience storms differently, and small steps can help ease their fear and anxiety. Senior Mental Health Advisor Greta Wetzel shared tips with @accuweather.com#HurricaneSeasonto help families prepare: https://bit.ly/4fUu91f

NEWS: #Sudan Braces for Worsening Child Malnutrition as Lean Season Starts Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4fQTzwH