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Some children lost loved ones. Others still bear the mental scars of having lived through the terrifying disaster - the country’s biggest earthquake in generations.

As global headlines focus on soaring oil prices and financial turmoil, there is a risk of overlooking the real human cost of the Middle East conflict – the devastating toll it is taking on children.

More than 1.2 million people - a fifth of the population - have been displaced in Lebanon since 2 March due to Israeli airstrikes and forced displacement orders including 350,000 children.

According to the report by UN Women and ECLAC, more than 3,800 women were victims of femicide in 2024, and around 1 in 5 girls is married before age 18 — a practice linked to violence, school dropout, and lost opportunities. Acceso to Justice for girls and adolescents requires urgente attention.

"Collaborating closely between the School-Based Child Protection Mechanism and the Community-Based Child Protection Mechanism is crucial for solving issues and protecting children from violence, while also enhancing their mental and physical health," stated Meng Heang, who effectively handled and referred child protection cases at his school.Meng Heang is a 56-year-old school principal at a primary school located in a rural area of Kang Meas district, Kampong Cham, Cambodia, where some schools still face ongoing challenges, as many children report experiencing various forms of violence both at school and in the community. These issues persist due to the ineffective child protection system.

Save the Children International in Lebanon is inviting submissions of tenders for a contract to provide the following service:1. SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR PV SYSTEMS , LIGHTING AND ANY RELATED SOLAR INTERVENTIONTender Reference: FWA/POW/LEB/LHO/2026/0012. SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING & COMMISSIONING, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE OF DRINKING WATER TREATMENT STATIONTender Reference: FWA/WAS/LEB/LHO/2026/002Detailed technical specifications are included within the tender documents.If you are interested in submitting a bid, please contact Save the Children at the following address Lebanon.tenders@savethechildren.org to express your interest and request the tender documents. Tender documents will be sent to you by return.It is recommended to request the tender documents as soon as possible

Sélection d’un cabinet ou consultant pour la réalisation d’une évaluation externe dans le cadre du Projet de Réponse Intégrée Rapide et Continue en Éducation, Protection de l'enfant et Santé Mentale et Soutien Psychosocial des enfants en situation d'urgence au Sahel – 2ième phase (PRESU-Sahel

About 85% of families from a survey of 535 households reported a significant or moderate decrease in the availability of water in September 2025 compared with 2024 and about half of the children in the impacted provinces do not have daily access to clean water.

Lead Writer- Yusuf Mustapha

In the coastal province of Koh Kong, located in the west of Cambodia, 28-year-old Saychhun used to work hard on agriculture through the traditional way. “I often face obstacles in growing vegetables while striving to generate additional income for my family.” She recalled that her crops were often damaged by pests/disease, and heavy rain, which led to low productivity and income losses,” said Saychhun.As a young mother living with her husband, elderly parents, and 4-year-old daughter, who studies in grade 2, the pressure was immense. Her husband works in construction, and Saychhun earned a living by fishing, but the fish stocks declined, they struggled to cover basic daily expenses, school supplies, and medical needs.

Reath James Nyaluak*, 39, is a finance officer with Save the Children in Akobo County, South Sudan. Reath has been displaced several times since he was a child, however he says the latest violence in Jonglei state is as bad as he’s seen. Reath was in Walgak in January when he was forced to flee due to violence, and Akobo town when it was evacuated in March.

Climate-related disasters are increasingly impacting children across Latin America and the Caribbean, the world’s second most disaster-prone region. Floods, droughts, storms, and wildfires disrupt homes, education, healthcare, and access to clean water. In 2026, about 4 million children will need humanitarian assistance, with effects extending beyond emergencies to long-term health, education, and well-being. Save the Children focuses on acting early to protect children before disasters occur.

One Save the Children staffer who was caught up in the violence has told a harrowing story of suffering and survival, following the repeated evacuations of towns across Akobo County in eastern Jonglei state since the start of the year.

Food prices have surged in some of the most food-insecure countries in the Middle East and wider region due to the ongoing conflict, threatening to push the most vulnerable families further into hunger as Eid approaches.

As we move through 2026, the world is facing a stark reality: families and children are experiencing some of the greatest and most urgent needs in modern history.

The conflict in the Middle East and wider region is obstructing key delivery routes for humanitarian supplies, delaying lifesaving medical shipments for at least 410,000 children in three countries, said Save the Children, warning the global impact will only grow.

In Haiti today, a child can be recruited into an armed group with a pair of sneakers and the promise of a reliable meal. Johnny Cesar Etienne, Save the Children in Haiti Operations Director, recently told members of the UN Security Council what that says about the conditions facing a generation of children and what must be done to stop it.

Across the Pacific child marriage remains a significant challenge, with deep inequalities and slow progress in some nations, despite a commitment by countries under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end child marriage by 2030.

At least 400 people have been killed and 250 others injured, following an attack at a hospital facility in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, according to the country's defacto authorities.

The shipment, transported from Port Sudan, is expected to support over 80,000 children and 57,000 adults in Tawila and is enough to keep 20 health facilities and mobile clinics serving displaced communities running for six months.

SCiK is seeking a local trainer to deliver a two‑day teacher training programme on Inclusive Physical and Sports Activities, with a focus on children with disabilities and children from marginalized communities. The training programme has been developed within the framework of this project and is based on the Guide for Inclusive Sports Activities, which emphasizes play‑based physical activities that promote participation, cooperation, and the development of basic motor skills through inclusive approaches.The local trainer will work closely with a local expert engaged by the project to develop the guide and the training programme and together will deliver the training sessions to different groups of teachers.

At least 215 children on average were forced from their homes each day in Colombia in 2025 - the highest number in at least a decade – due to intensified armed conflict.

Two children were among at least eight people killed when artillery shells hit an iftar gathering in Yemen in the single most deadly incident for civilians in the country so far this year.

Save the Children staff have reported that families have fled with only basic necessities, often without time to pack vital documents, clothing or medication. But some children are refusing to leave behind their most treasured items including their pets and favourite toys.

Climateandeducation.org launches to close the gap between the climate change and education sectors.

Escalating violence in South Sudan's Jonglei state has forced the withdrawal of aid agencies from key areas, triggering mass displacement and leaving families stranded and without essential and life-saving service.

Jana, 28, is Save the Children’s Awards Management Coordinator in Lebanon. She has been displaced three times by conflict in Lebanon, the first time when she was eight years old. Jana and her family fled their house in Beirut on 2 March shortly after missiles struck a nearby neighbourhood. Jana studied petrochemical engineering before becoming a humanitarian worker.

The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) programme in Mahama Refugee Camp has achieved near‑zero mother‑to‑child HIV transmission—only one case in eight years—thanks to accessible care and strong community health workers support, though funding cuts threaten these gains.

"This conflict directly impacts not only students’ academic performance but their protection and ability to cope with increasing risks and instability.”

Jana, 28, is Save the Children’s Awards Management Coordinator in Lebanon. She has been displaced three times by conflict in Lebanon, the first time when she was eight years old. Jana and her family fled their house in Beirut on 2 March shortly after missiles struck a nearby neighbourhood.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Climate and Health Project (April 2025–March 2030) is a five-year initiative designed to strengthen climate-resilient health systems in Malawi. The project will generate evidence on the cost-efficiency and feasibility of operationalizing an integrated, multi-pronged climate-resilient health system to inform national scale-up. Implementation is anchored in a tripartite partnership between Save the Children Australia (SCA), Save the Children International – Malawi (SCI MW), and the Ministry of Health (MoH). SCA serves as the Accredited Entity, responsible for fiduciary oversight and compliance with GCF policies and procedures. Subsidiary agreements will be established with the three Executing Entities: MoH (implementing entity), SCI MW (implementing and in-country channelling entity), and Save the Children UK (international fund channelling entity). Delivery will be supported by two procured partners—Catholic Health Commission of Malawi (CHC) and Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM)—operating across all six target districts. CHC will lead community-level interventions under Outcomes 3 and 4, including treatment of climate-related diseases, climate-resilient WASH promotion, and nutrition support for vulnerable households. CRECCOM will manage mobile health units and facilitate community training and rollout of the integrated climate and health Early Warning and Response System (EWARS). Both partners will serve as sub-grantees to SCI MW. The project builds on existing government initiatives, including climate-health EWARS (with WHO) and climate-adaptive agriculture programming (with WFP), while piloting scalable innovations to enhance health system resilience.Save the Children International in Malawi under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Climate and Health Project is inviting submissions of proposals for three separate consultancies below:1.Gender and Social Inclusion Study2.Development of a Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy3.Assessment of the state of knowledge of climate change impacts on health among health care staff and community health care workers

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Climate and Health Project (April 2025–March 2030) is a five-year initiative designed to strengthen climate-resilient health systems in Malawi. The project will generate evidence on the cost-efficiency and feasibility of operationalizing an integrated, multi-pronged climate-resilient health system to inform national scale-up. Implementation is anchored in a tripartite partnership between Save the Children Australia (SCA), Save the Children International – Malawi (SCI MW), and the Ministry of Health (MoH). SCA serves as the Accredited Entity, responsible for fiduciary oversight and compliance with GCF policies and procedures. Subsidiary agreements will be established with the three Executing Entities: MoH (implementing entity), SCI MW (implementing and in-country channelling entity), and Save the Children UK (international fund channelling entity). Delivery will be supported by two procured partners—Catholic Health Commission of Malawi (CHC) and Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM)—operating across all six target districts. CHC will lead community-level interventions under Outcomes 3 and 4, including treatment of climate-related diseases, climate-resilient WASH promotion, and nutrition support for vulnerable households. CRECCOM will manage mobile health units and facilitate community training and rollout of the integrated climate and health Early Warning and Response System (EWARS). Both partners will serve as sub-grantees to SCI MW. The project builds on existing government initiatives, including climate-health EWARS (with WHO) and climate-adaptive agriculture programming (with WFP), while piloting scalable innovations to enhance health system resilience.Save the Children International in Malawi under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Climate and Health Project is inviting submissions of proposals for three separate consultancies below:1.Gender and Social Inclusion Study2.Development of a Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy3.Assessment of the state of knowledge of climate change impacts on health among health care staff and community health care workers

About 134,000 people have been affected by disruptions to Save the Children’s work, including health, nutrition, child protection and education programmes

Lead Writer - Ibrahim Lawan

In Vietnam, where 99.5% of children are exposed to multiple climate and environmental shocks (UNICEF, 2023), climate change is already threatening children’s learning, health and safety. Yet climate change education remains unevenly implemented and often theoretical.Save the Children in Vietnam is advancing a child-centered, system-aligned model that enable children to adopt green behaviors and climate resilient practices daily through the development and digitization of contextualized learning materials, teacher capacity building, and structured student participation mechanisms. The approach also strengthens experiential learning through a Climate Change Education Center and connects classrooms with ecosystem restoration and community resilience efforts.In 2025, 13,660 children engaged in climate education initiatives, with 258 youth leading climate campaigns. Evidence shows measurable gains in knowledge and sustained climate-friendly practices, underscoring Save the Children’s role in shaping scalable, policy-aligned climate education that empowers children to contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future.

Save the Children est une organisation internationale indépendante, sans affiliation politique ni religieuse, leader dans la promotion et la protection des droits de l’enfant dans le monde, créée en 1919 au Royaume-Uni et présente en Côte d’Ivoire depuis 1991. En collaboration avec ses partenaires nationaux, elle délivre à des millions d’enfants, des programmes dans les secteurs suivants : Education, Santé/Nutrition, Protection de l’Enfant, Réduction de la Pauvreté infantile, Gouvernance pour les Droits de l’Enfant.Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de ses activités, Save the Children International Côte d’Ivoire invite les fournisseurs locaux et étrangers disposant de capacités techniques et financières suffisantes, à participer à un appel d’offres ouvert pour le recrutement de cabinets et consultants individuels pour les études, recherches et les évaluations des projets de Save the Children et du projet AICS.

Ten days since the first strikes in the Middle East and wider region 83 children have been killed in Lebanon, and almost 300 children have been killed in the region.

Louny is a 47-year-old woman from Kern Tai village in Vientiane District, a mother of two, and a staff member at the Women with Disability Association. Living with a physical disability since early childhood, her life has been shaped by resilience and a strong determination to ensure that people with disabilities are not only included but recognized as leaders within their communities.

As the world marks the Annual Day on the Rights of the Child on 9 March, bombardment, displacement, and terror are inflicting new wounds on a generation of children across the Middle East and wider region one week after hostilities escalated.

A Save the Children staff member and mother based in the Gulf on experiencing conflict for the first time and what it reveals about children everywhere.

Save the Children Kosova/o (SCiK), within the framework of the CSO Strengthening Programme, implemented in partnership with 11 CSOs, is seeking the services of a local expert/company to develop the methodology and compile CSOs’ Alternative Report on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Kosovo.The overall objective of this consultancy is to support a joint, inclusive and high-quality Child Rights Reporting (CRR) process that brings together project’s partner CSOs with diverse expertise, such as child rights, gender equality, disability, climate and environment, to analyze, document and report on the situation of children’s rights in Kosovo, and to formulate concrete recommendations for change.CSOs and CLGs in Kosovo already play an important role in monitoring the implementation of the UNCRC, in line with obligations set out in Law No. 06/L-084 on Child Protection. This intervention aims to systematize and strengthen these ongoing monitoring efforts by bringing CSOs together to produce a coherent, concise, and credible joint Alternative Report grounded in evidence and aligned with UNCRC standards and international accountability mechanisms. The process will enhance collaboration among civil society actors, strengthen understanding and application of child rights reporting approaches, and ensure strong integration of gender, climate, and child rights, as well as cross-cutting perspectives such as disability, inclusion, and non-discrimination. The resulting report will serve as a strategic advocacy tool to advance children’s rights at local, national, regional, and international levels.To achieve this objective, the expert will:Develop, in close collaboration with SCiK and partner CSOs, a joint methodology and workplan for the CSOs’ Alternative Report on the UNCRC.Participate in the Save the Children’s delivery of Child Rights Reporting (CRR) Common Approach capacity-building sessions for CSOs and CLGs, ensuring a shared understanding of the CRR Common Approach and its application.Support CSO partners, where needed, in the collection, analysis, and documentation of data related to children’s rights within their respective thematic areas.Ensure that the methodology is aligned with Save the Children’s CRR Common Approach, with meaningful consideration of children’s participation.Compile and consolidate the individual thematic inputs from CSO partners into one coherent and concise Alternative Report, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to UNCRC reporting standards.Integrate a strong analytical focus on gender equality, climate and environmental justice, and child rights, while reflecting other relevant perspectives contributed by CSO partners.Ensure the report clearly identifies key child rights challenges, gaps in implementation, and concrete recommendations for action by relevant duty-bearers.Work closely with SCiK’s Technical Expert on Child Rights Governance throughout all stages of the process.

Save the Children Uganda is seeking consultancy services from competent and qualified professionals to submit proposals for given tenders.

Save the Children warned the orders issued to up to 500,000 people in southern Beirut could result in a humanitarian catastrophe.

Millions of children have been placed at grave risk due to the escalation in conflict last weekend, including about 15.5 million children in GCC states, with fear, disruption and uncertainty now defining their days.

Over two productive days from 2–3 March 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), in partnership with Save the Children International in Laos, convened the Foundational Learning Improvement Project (FLIP) Biannual Review and Next 6-Month Planning Meeting in Salavan Province the review was included the field visit to target schools. The project is funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the System Transformation Grant (STG) and is being implemented in 12 target districts across 5 provinces to strengthen foundational learning for children in disadvantaged communities.

More than 1,000, or 85%, of 1,200 girls who received income-generating support from Save the Children in Bangladesh were able to avoid marriage and continue with their education after being able to start generating independent incomes. A campaign running for 100 days from 27 November last year until International Women’s Day on 8 March has mobilised communities, faith leaders, and organisations to advocate for an end to child marriage globally with about one in five girls married before 18 – or about 28 girls every minute.

T-shirts featuring messages of peace from three new collaborators, available from April 17.

This is the most expansive conflict in the region in decades, impacting at least 15 countries with strikes destroying homes, schools and hospitals in some of the worst-affected countries. Children are at heightened risk of physical and mental harm, exploitation and abuse.

As armed conflict spreads in the wider region, about 58,000 people, including an estimated 16,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon in the past three days children with seven children reported killed.

Experts at Save the Children share five tools and tips that caregivers can use to approach the conversation with children:

The first shipment of vaccines to South Kordofan state in nearly three years will restore lifesaving immunisation services to children and communities cut off from essential supplies due to conflict and siege.

13-year-old Nadin* was attending a wedding near the frontlines. When artillery shells hit the house where they were celebrating.

The current dangerous military escalation in the Middle East and the wider region is putting children’s lives and futures at grave risk across multiple countries.

Save the Children has called for the protection of all children and civilian infrastructure, especially schools and hospitals, following the escalation of violence in the Middle East and wider region, with reports of more than 100 children killed in strikes on two schools in Iran.

Lead Writer- Mogbonjubade Adesulure

“Across Asia, there are children who wake up each day without the certainty of safe drinking water. When a child drinks unsafe drinking water the consequences ripple far beyond illness. It can mean days missed from play and school, stolen energy and even lifelong, serious health problems that children carry with them into adulthood."

Ramadan in Gaza this year is like no other. Ramadan is a time during which we celebrate life, reflect and come together with our families and loved ones. But this is the third Ramadan since the start of the war, and the painful reality of what we have endured over the last two and a half years is slowly sinking in. The tables are incomplete this year, not only because of what is missing from the plates, but because of who is missing from the chairs.

A project from Bangladesh led by young innovators has won a climate action competition with the winners announced during the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development. The winners, Eco Sentinels, tackling the devastating impact of salinity intrusion, this team developed BrineAway, a nature-based water filtration system. By using locally available materials and halophyte plants, they can reduce water salinity by up to 85%, providing affordable, clean water to coastal communities through a women-led micro-entrepreneur distribution model.

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } On 30 January 2026, Lao Safe School Project officially concluded with a close‑out ceremony that brought together government representatives, development partners, project staff, and key stakeholders to celebrate achievements and reflect on lessons learned. The event highlighted the project’s significant contributions to strengthening safe, inclusive, and resilient learning environments for children across Lao PDR.

The earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on 31 August last year was one of the deadliest to ever hit the country, killing more than 2,000 people and destroying or damaging more than 8,000 homes, forcing children and families into tents.

One in three people are facing severe food shortages in Somalia as worsening drought, conflict, and soaring food prices drive up hunger levels, with the situation nearly as bad as in 2022 when the country was on the brink of famine.

At 64 years old, Mr. Thitchanpheng, a retired teacher living with a disability in Sibounheuang village, Nan District, has spent his life serving his community. Despite living with kyphosis since infancy, he dedicated nearly 30 years to teaching before retiring in 2019. Today, he lives with his children and grandchildren, supporting his family by farming rice—work that is physically demanding but essential for their food and income.

Back-to-back flooding in Mozambique has affected more than 720,000 people this year, over half of them children.

A Save the Children assessment in the immediate aftermath of the protests revealed grave violations of children’s rights by state security forces, including deaths, injuries, arbitrary arrests and widespread trauma among children and young people. The assessment also exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s child protection systems during political unrest.

In this firsthand blog, Vishna Shah-Little, Save the Children’s Director of Child Rights, Advocacy and Campaigning, shares her experiences travelling across Sudan, witnessing collapsing healthcare, mass displacement, and families’ urgent needs. Her reflections highlight the lifesaving importance of open clinics, supported health workers, and sustained funding to protect children’s health, dignity, and hope as the conflict continues.

“The emptying of Al-Hol marks the end of a physical site, but not the end of responsibility."

Trained to sniff out the vapours from explosive devices, the six-year-old German Spitz participates in sessions run by Save the Children’s partner organisation, Ukrainian Deminers Association, in Kharkiv, a frontline area hard hit during four years of full-scale war.

The last quarter of 2025 saw an uptick in the duration of alarms, coinciding with an intensification of the conflict in recent months, further compounding psychological pressure on children and families already living under prolonged strain.

At least 18 people, including children, were killed on Wednesday when a drone strike hit a water collection point in Umm Rusum village, located in Al-Sunut locality of West Kordofan State, according to local media.

More than 130,000 refugees and asylum-seeking children living near Tanzania’s border with Burundi could lose access to education and all essential services in coming weeks due to an accelerated repatriation programme.

Save the Children Türkiye strengthens children’s psychosocial well-being through a child-centred anti-bullying campaign featuring a fairytale written by earthquake affected children in Hatay and adapted into an animated film. The campaign was supported by Save the Children US.

What happens when violence becomes normal, hidden behind culture, fear, and silence? Across Tanzania, too many children grow up carrying pain no one sees and stories no one hears. It’s time to confront what’s happening behind closed doors and spark a conversation that refuses to stay silent.

The Government of Sindh and USDA have launched an $80 million Sindh School Meals Program to provide daily cooked meals and take‑home rations to over 200,000 students in 1,300 primary schools. Implemented by Save the Children and WFP, the initiative boosts nutrition, enrolment, and learning while strengthening local capacity, improving WASH facilities, and supporting farmers across the province.

Consultancy opportunity: We are looking for a strategic leader to design, structure, and mobilize innovative financing mechanisms and build multi-sector partnerships that drive sustainable impact across Latin America and the Caribbean.

As Save the Children Türkiye, with the financial support from MANGO and in collaboration with Mavi Kalem Association, we aim to strengthen access to education for children living in Esenyurt, enhance their well-being through child protection and psychosocial support services, and promote social cohesion.

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Save the Children’s 2025 SHF-supported response delivered life‑saving aid across Sudan, reaching conflict‑affected and displaced communities with essential services. Through WASH, health, nutrition, protection, food security, and shelter support, families regained safety, dignity, and resilience. Flexible, community‑driven interventions restored critical services in hard‑to‑access areas, improving well‑being for children and caregivers nationwide.

New figures show at least 1,360 children were released from armed groups in the eastern province of Ituri in 2025. However, 13,000 children in the province remained in armed groups, meaning only about one in 10 children gained freedom last year.

The current rate of evacuation means it would take 4.5 years for the 20,000 people including 4,000 children needing medical care to leave Gaza, Save the Children said.

As Save the Children Türkiye, in cooperation with Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, the Ministry of National Education, local municipalities and our local partner, we implemented the Climate Awareness and Resilience for Emergencies & Sustainability Project (CARES), a child-centred initiative carried out in collaboration with the Refugees Association in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul.

Four major child-focused agencies launched the Joining Forces Somalia Chapter on 11 February 2026, uniting efforts to strengthen child protection laws, end violence against children, and amplify children's voices in policy decisions. Save the Children Somalia chairs the alliance, which will advocate for passage of key child rights legislation and conduct national research on the situation of Somalia's children.