About Save the Children
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵbelieves every child deserves a future.Ìý
Our founderÌýEglantyne JebbÌýsaw children dying of starvation and wracked with disease after the end of the First World War. So, in 1919, she launched the »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵFund to raise much-needed funds to end children’s suffering across war-torn Europe.
Today, over 100 years later, we work inÌýthe United States and around the worldÌýto give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisisÌý–Ìýtransforming their lives and the future we share.
Our Values
At Save the Children, we live by five Core Values:Ìý
AccountabilityÌý
Integrity
Ambition
Collaboration
Creativity
These Core Values drive our long-term strategies and short-term goals, and they underpin our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting impact in their lives.
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵis committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace as well as in the communities where we work.
Learn more about DEI at Save the Children.
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"I have seen firsthand everything »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵdoes to keep children healthy, happy and safe. Any amount will help make change for children in the U.S. and around the world."
Jennifer Garner, »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵAmbassador and Trustee
Why Is »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵthe Best Charity to Donate To in 2024?
There's never been a better time to give back to children in need and support charities in 2024 that invest in the future we all share.Ìý
- »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵis recognized by as aÌýTop Charity for Child Protection and Sponsorship
- »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵis on 's list of Best Charities for Refugee and Immigration
- counts us among theÌýMost Followed CharitiesÌý
- »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵhas garnered top ratingsÌýamong other nonprofit organizations
Our Financial Efficiency
»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵhas a proven track record of using donations efficiently and effectively.ÌýWe work to maximize the value of every dollar we receive so thatÌýlessÌýthan 8% of every dollar spent goes to administrative costs.
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2021 Annual Report
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Our Leadership
Save the Children’s Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and each and every staff member are dedicated to one mission –Ìýensuring children everywhere survive, learn and are protected.Ìý
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Our Strategic Partners
From our diverse portfolio of corporations to ourÌýphilanthropic partners,ÌýSave the Children's Partners help us transform children’s lives and the future we share.
![Victoria, one of our Early Childhood Specialists, works with 2-year-old Preston and his Mom during a home visit in Central Valley, California. Preston participates in Early Steps to School Success, a signature program for promoting school readiness. Photo credit: Save the Children/Tamar Levine, November 2017. Victoria, one of our Early Childhood Specialists, works with 2-year-old Preston and his Mom during a home visit in Central Valley, California. Preston participates in Early Steps to School Success, a signature program for promoting school readiness. Photo credit: Save the Children/Tamar Levine, November 2017.](https://image.savethechildren.org/usa-esss-ch190102-rec.jpg-ch11041324.jpg/h4162jvp1i8rk768sb8qr82xe28vpsoc.jpg?g=auto&w=1536&format=webp&itok=1GBZBh1m)
Our Careers
When you work at Save the Children, you join a group of changemakers who are passionate about igniting innovations and realizing our vision.