Highlighted stories
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.
2 Jul 2026
“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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STAFF ACCOUNT: Afghanistan / Iran border - Families are sitting in the open with no protection from the burning heat and sandstorms
More than half a million Afghans have crossed into Afghanistan from Iran since 1 June. The situation at the border is alarming. Charity Luyaka, Humanitarian Director for Save the Children in Afghanistan explains the horrific situation thousands of families and children are facing right now in this blog.
Staff account from Ukraine: Why I have decided to stay as the frontline moves closer
Lesia* an aid worker running classes for children in the city of Sumy, Ukraine, explains the importance of her work for children's mental health and development, and why she has decided to stay despite the frontline of the war getting closer every day.
Child Account: Speech by Syrian child to the UN Security Council at the CAAC Open debate
Sila, a 17-year-old girl from Syria, addressed the UN Security Council at the CAAC Open debate on 25th June and talked about the consequences of war for the children of Syria. Read her full speech here.
Protecting Children, Securing Europe: Why Gavi Funding Can’t Wait
Vaccination enables children to grow up healthy, go to school, avoid medical debt, and allow communities to thrive. At the global Gavi High-Level Pledging Summit taking place in Brussels on 25 June, the EU and other global health champions must show their commitment to global health and invest in immunization - it is strategic and morally right thing to do.
5 reasons why play is critical for children's development and learning
Play is how children connect with others, how they make sense of their environment, experiences and feelings, how they develop new skills, imagination and confidence, and how they learn. Find out in this blog 5 reasons why you should play more with your children.
OP-ED: Syria Is Changing But Its Children Cannot Wait
This op-ed by Bujar Hoxha, Save the Children Syria Country Director, highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis facing Syria’s children amid political change. With millions affected by hunger, displacement, and aid cuts, he urges prioritizing children’s safety, education, and wellbeing to secure Syria’s future.
The Importance of Play for All Children
In this blog, James Cox, Education Policy and Advocacy Lead at Save the Children International, defends play as a vital right for every child. Amid crises and inequality, play supports mental health, learning, and resilience. In light of International Day of Play, he also calls on global leaders to invest in safe, inclusive play for all children.