Meet some of the inspirational supporters who chose to leave a gift in their Will to Save the Children:

Rosemary Allsop
Rosemary Allsop spent her working life as a teacher, and was dedicated to creating a healthier future for children. Rosemary chose to contribute a gift in her Will to Save the Children Australia, which has been used to build a new health clinic in Laos for around 4,000 children and their mums.

Liz Wilson
Liz is a teacher by profession and has always had passion for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in remote areas. She and her late husband Leo had a love of the outback and the western desert. She taught "bush education" for over 30 years in the Papunya settlement and all over the Northern Territory. She had to learn many Aboriginal languages and developed close relationships with Indigenous communities and a great respect for their culture.

"The work of Save the Children in remote areas is so important for the education of Aboriginal children and their communities. I am happy to know that I can honour my late husband's memory by leaving a gift in my Will. It is a continuation of what we have done all our working lives and what we believe."

The Friends of Eglantyne Jebb Society is recognition of those who have confirmed they have left a gift in their Will.

Your membership to the Friends of Eglantyne Jebb Society entitles you to receive exclusive updates about our program work, including future plans and reports straight from the field. You'll also receive VIP invitations to our special events, talks and gatherings.

Eglantyne Jebb founded Save the Children in 1919. She was a most remarkable woman and revolutionary in changing the way the world treats children. She was not only dedicated to saving children's lives, but she placed her faith in the future of children to live their full potential, saying: "Every generation of children, in fact, offers mankind the possibility of rebuilding this ruin of a world".

It's Eglantyne's story that we are living today at Save the Children Australia. By investing in the future of children, you will also become part of her story, as you help children realise a better life for themselves and their communities.

The Eglantyne Jebb Society is a wonderful way to show your intended commitment to vulnerable children in years to come. Discover other ways to honour loved ones by making a charity donation in lieu of gifts.

"Eglantyne Jebb was a remarkable woman whose activities on behalf of children's wellbeing following World War I were extraordinary by any measure. She believed that all wars were waged against children and that children had rights to safety and protection, as well as the basic requirements for their life and development. She believed that we should claim rights for children and work for their universal recognition.

"Save the Children was established and her declarations later became the basis of the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child. She was a passionate and persuasive speaker on behalf of children and the need to fundraise for their wellbeing. A lasting contribution we can all make is through our Wills, knowing that we leave a legacy for important work to continue in the time that follows our inability to make a difference ourselves. Small or large, the legacy will see critical services for children's health, education and clean water provided. Is there anything more important any of us can do for the world's children of today and tomorrow?"

Kay Hallahan AO
Patron, The Friends of Eglantyne Jebb Society