Education
Education can transform kids' futures
Save the Children invests in schools, teachers and communities to bridge the global learning gap – because every child deserves the right to learn.
We help children get ready for kindergarten and learn to read by third grade — a major indicator of future success. We’re especially focused on reaching vulnerable children in rural America where early learning resources are scarce. Globally, we ensure that no child’s learning stops because they are caught up in crisis.
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Save the Children is a global leader in child education
- In 2024 we helped 7.6 million kids around the world take part in safe, inclusive and quality learning.
- 6 million children globally reached key learning milestones thanks to our support, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and life.
- We reached 94,000 children worldwide through our 4,000 Catch-Up Clubs.
- Our 48 Safe Back to School and Learning projects accelerated the reading, math and life skills of more than 475,000 people in 26 countries.
- We partnered with Yale University to help the hardest-to-reach children participate in remote learning – helping them overcome barriers to education and access learning opportunities.
- In Egypt, our Literate Village project improved women’s literacy and increased primary school-aged children’s reading skills, helping families break the cycle of poverty.
Learn more about our child education programs
Global Education
Save the Children achieves education results for children through the application of proven approaches in the areas below. Our robust education research and evaluation capabilities allow us to develop, test and adapt the most impactful tools, approaches and interventions.
- Early Childhood Development
- Global Education Research
- Girls Education
- Literacy Boost
- Numeracy Boost
- School Health and Nutrition
U.S. Education
Working across rural America, our education experts help children get ready for kindergarten and achieve the critical reading and math milestones.
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Head Start
- Summer Learning
- School-Age Programs
Advocate for Education Funding in the U.S.
Right now, $7 billion in previously approved federal education funding is currently on hold. This delay could force summer and afterschool programs and other safe learning environments to shut down. Education programs and are running out of time.
Join Save the Children's political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), and Tell Congress: Demand the Department of Education release the funds NOW.
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