Save the Children is an international non-profit founded by Eglantyne Jebb, over 100 years ago. We are active in over 100 countries and were the world's first international charity for children. We give children in the U.S. and around the world a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When a crisis occurs, we are among the first to respond to an emergency and the last to leave. Because of people like you, we're able to make a difference in children's lives all around the world.
Your gift, pooled with other support, will help us deliver critical aid to children and families around the world and the US during emergencies and within our programs.
In fiscal year 2022, 86% of all expenditures went to program services.
Checks/money orders should be mailed to: Save the Children, Attn: Gift Processing, 501 Kings Highway East, Suite 400, Fairfield, CT 06825.
Yes, but we only accept donations in U.S. dollars. If you live outside the US, your donation will be charged in US dollars and you will receive a mailed acknowledgement from Save the Children.
We are delighted that you are interested in helping children and families in need through Save the Children.
Volunteers for Save the Children educate, advocate and fundraise for the organization from either our Fairfield, Connecticut or Washington, D.C. offices.
Please contact us at our Supporter Experience Center at supportercare@savechildren.org or 1-800-728-3843, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (EST).
Save the Children does not have a formal overseas volunteer program during emergencies. We have internal REDI teams (Responding to Emergencies and Disasters Internationally/Domestically) made up of our personnel who train year-round in their various fields of focus and expertise in order to be ready to deploy when disaster strikes.
We offer internships and fellowships year-round that provide work experience and personal development. Our internships are paid and run the length of a semester. Our internships are paid and run the length of a semester. The work you will be involved in changes the lives of children at home and around the world.