When crisis follows crisis, children need our protection and support more than ever, wherever they are in the world.
In the occupied Palestinian territory, the Government of Israel’s ongoing siege continues to threaten children’s lives and wellbeing. In Gaza, famine has been declared, as the number of children starving from malnutrition has reached catastrophic levels. And the UN Commission has concluded that genocide is being committed there, with more than 20,000 children killed in the relentless attacks. Families are now living in a state of terror as conflict, famine, and restricted access to aid put their lives at risk.
In Afghanistan, a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake has claimed thousands of lives. Children are at risk of being left alone, terrified and vulnerable, and will need immediate shelter and emergency relief items.
In Sudan, two years of persistent conflict has led to the largest child displacement crisis in the world, with 5.8 million children forced to flee their homes. Severe acute malnutrition is skyrocketing in Save the Children clinics, and a deadly cholera outbreak is spreading across displacement camps.
In Ukraine, three years of full-scale war continues to push many to the brink, grappling with threats to their health, safety and livelihoods.
We know from previous experience that in any emergency, children are always the most at risk. That’s why Save the Children and our partners remain dedicated to providing life-saving assistance to children and families impacted by these crises. You can help children caught up in conflict and disasters.
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In times of crisis, Save the Children is always among the first organisations to deliver life-saving support for children and their families. Our Children’s Emergency Fund helps us respond wherever the need is greatest. With your support, we can help millions of children in their darkest hour.
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