During a crisis, children’s learning shouldn’t stop, it becomes even more crucial

At a time when children are safely back to school, it’s unthinkable that in other parts of the world some children are living a different horrific reality. As families flee from conflict, they lose crucial access to services, like schools and hospitals. Sadly, the experiences of siblings Danyal* and Maya* in Northeast Syria are far too common with children growing up, and even born, in conflict.

You can help restore safe spaces for children like Danyal and Maya to learn, play and develop.  

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Loss, suffering and pain from conflict
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A place to learn and heal from trauma
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You can help change children’s lives

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What do you do?

We help give children the chance to have a future they deserve. We make sure children stay safe, healthy and learning. With your help, we strive to reach children whenever and wherever they need us, even in some of the world’s toughest places. 

For over a century, we've stood up for children's rights and made sure their voices are heard. We protect their rights to express their opinions, especially on issues that affect their lives.

In 2023 Save the Children Australia directly reached 695,297 people through our services delivered in Australia as 54 reasons and through our International Programs. Save the Children Australia is part of a global movement delivering programs around the world which reached 284.6 million people in 2023.

You can find out what we do here.

Where do you work?

Save the Children works in Australia, in the Pacific and around the world to protect children from abuse and neglect, provide access to healthcare and education and to assist children in times of emergency. 

Our international work spans countries in Africa, the Pacific, South East Asia, South Central Asia and the Middle East. 

How much of my donation goes to helping children?

We’re committed to making sure our income is used efficiently, effectively and responsibly so that every dollar counts. In 2023, 81% of our income went directly to benefit children through our health, education, child protection and humanitarian response programs, and through advocating for child rights and increasing public awareness of international aid and development issues.

Full details can be found in our latest annual report. You can also find out more about what to expect from us in our supporter promise.

What other ways can I give?

Here are just a few of the many ways you can give to help change the lives of children:

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You can fundraise for us by signing up for an event or organising your own fundraiser.

You can be there for children in times of crisis by donating to the children’s emergency fund.

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*Names changed to protect their identity.