EMERGENCY RESPONSE
From Emergency Response to Long-Term Recovery
Save the Children does whatever it takes to be there for children in crisis – as we have for every major humanitarian crisis since World War I. We work with communities to prepare for and mitigate the impact of disasters. We partner with governments and local organizations to provide immediate assistance when an emergency hits. In 2024, together, we responded to 112 emergency situations. Through our Children’s Emergency Fund, we reached 23.8 million people – across 71 countries. Learn more about our history of emergency response.
Responses to Protracted Humanitarian Crises
The Global Hunger Crisis
As conflicts escalate, the climate crisis deepens and global inequality widens, more and more children face the ever-growing threat of hunger. LEARN MORE
Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis
As the United States begins welcoming newly arriving Afghan refugees, Save the Children has mobilized to meet their most urgent needs. We stand committed to the Afghan people and our commitment to stay and deliver in Afghanistan, where we've been working since 1976. LEARN MORE
Syrian Humanitarian Crisis
Syria has been a living nightmare for children and families tormented by years of war and unimaginable hardship. As millions flee for their lives, your help is desperately needed. LEARN ABOUT SYRIAN REFUGEES
Rohingya Refugee Crisis
In 2017, violence in Myanmar led to the fastest moving exodus of people – the Rohingya people – since the Rwandan genocide. Amid a global pandemic, nearly one million people remain stranded in Cox's Bazar, the largest refugee camp in the world. We are working to treat COVID-19 cases and support the basic human rights of Rohingya families. LEARN MORE
Responses to Protracted Humanitarian Crises
Washington Floods
Washington is facing one of the most devastating natural disasters in the state’s history. With repeated storms, levee failures and widespread evacuations, the crisis is only expected to worsen, leaving thousands of families dependent on shelters and emergency aid. LEARN MORE
Myanmar Earthquake
Following the most powerful earthquake to strike Myanmar in over a century, children in Myanmar and Thailand urgently need safe places to sleep, food, water, health care and education, as well as protection. LEARN MORE
Gaza and Israel Conflict
What's happening in Gaza and Israel right now is horrifying. Gaza is now the deadliest place for civilians in the world. The only way for civilian lives to be protected and for adequate humanitarian assistance to be provided is for the fighting to stop. LEARN MORE
Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
The Ukraine crisis, which started in 2014, has already forced at least 1.5 million people from their homes. The recent escalation in hostilities in Ukraine has put at least 7.5 million children in grave danger of physical harm, severe emotional distress displacement. LEARN MORE
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