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27 Jun 2026

Staff Account: Venezuela earthquake: “Just last weekend I was celebrating Father’s Day with my dad. One week later, I am supporting him after he lost everything."

Valentina works with Save the Children in Venezuela. She was in Caracas on the night of Wednesday 24 June when the twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck.

“Food is so difficult to come by”: the impossibility of getting a meal in Gaza as hunger persists after 1000 days of war

In this staff account, Shurouq shares the reality of Gaza’s worsening food crisis after 1,000 days of war. Families face soaring food prices, aid restrictions, destroyed farmland, extreme heat, and pests, making it increasingly difficult to access nutritious food and meet basic needs while struggling to survive daily.

15 Jun 2026

On the Frontline of Ebola: One Nurse’s Story from DRC

Jules*, 42, is the head nurse of a health centre in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), working at the heart of the Ebola outbreak, managing care while promoting prevention in the community. Chronic shortages of protective equipment and limited funding leave staff exposed and patients without access to treatment, allowing the virus to spread. Jules is deeply affected by the human toll, especially mothers separated from their babies, and fears rising malnutrition and deaths. Despite it all, Jules keeps going, but the fear and pressure are never far from his mind.

Here is Jules' diary, where he shares what a week in the life of an Ebola health nurse in DRC looks like.

28 Mar 2026

The Cost of War: Children Are Paying the Highest Price in the Middle East Conflict

As global headlines focus on soaring oil prices and financial turmoil, there is a risk of overlooking the real human cost of the Middle East conflict – the devastating toll it is taking on children. 

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Evelin, two,  with her cousins, outside her home in Balaka district, Malawi.

Don’t switch off – the world’s children have never needed you more

Today, every child has rights, but these are being eroded by the consistent threats of conflict, climate change and inequality. It could be so easy to feel overwhelmed by this heartbreaking reality, but switching off is not the answer. 

Adil*, 11 months held by his sister Rasha*, 9 and other siblings

A Turning Point for Syria: A Future We Owe to Syrian Children

For Syrians everywhere—inside and outside the country—there’s a shared hope for a brighter future, but there’s still much work ahead. It is time for the international community to step up, to stand with Syria’s children, and to ensure that this turning point becomes the beginning of a new chapter — one of hope, opportunity, and dignity.

The coastline in Aceh, Indonesia, where the tsunami hit in 2004

STAFF ACCOUNT - SRI LANKA’S CIVIL WAR AND THE ASIAN TSUNAMI

The 2004 Asian tsunami is still considered one of the deadliest natural disasters  in modern history. Julian Chellappah, the Country Director of Save the Children Sri Lanka since 2019, tells us in this blog how he lived the day the tsunami hit Sri Lanka nearly 20 years ago.

Felek*, 5, Hadla's daughter in front of their tent in a displacement camp in Syria.

What is happening in Syria?

The recent developments in Syria and what they mean for children.

Fatima* and family receiving a food package

Saving Lives Amid Blockades: How Save the Children brought hope to Gaza

Since August 2024, families across Gaza have faced an escalating humanitarian crisis and extreme food shortages. Save the Children International launched an urgent operation to deliver lifesaving food aid to the most vulnerable communities in northern and southern Gaza.

Vepaiamele, 15, walking along the shoreline in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Vanuatu Teen Climate Activist to Address Historic Climate Justice Hearings at the International Court of Justice

Vepaia, a young climate activist from Vanuatu, is heading to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to testify, advocating for the inclusion of children’s rights in the climate justice debate, and calling for an advisory opinion that acknowledges states’ obligations to tackle the climate crisis and protect future generations.

Hiba* (beige shirt), 23, and Rama*, 19, taking a selfie together in Zaatari Refugee Camp, Jordan.

ONLINE SAFETY: TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR TEENAGERS SAFE

We have worked with Save the Children’s experts in online safety to develop tips for parents, teachers, leaders of children’s clubs, social workers and anyone else who may interact with teenagers to help them stay safe online.

Kateryna*, 6 watches videos during math class at home (Kharkiv region, East Ukraine)

Tips for keeping children under 12 safe online

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