By Save the Children | Save the Children
A Century of Progress
Our extraordinary story begins in 1919, when founder Eglantyne Jebb launched her pioneering fight to save suffering children across war-torn Europe, inspiring Save the Children’s global movement. She was the first person to declare the rights of the child and demand the world take responsibility to ensure those rights are realized. A hundred years later, Save the Children continues to be driven by the same clear and compelling vision, courage and compassion.
Save the Children began work in the U.S. in 1932 in Appalachia to respond to the needs of children hit hard by the Great Depression. We provided hot lunches to hungry schoolchildren in Harlan County, Kentucky – a successful initiative that would become the model for the federal hot lunch program.
Today, Save the Children supports rural America’s most isolated and underserved children. We work with parents to build a strong foundation for school readiness in children from before birth to age 5. In 2017, Save the Children combined our U.S. Programs and Advocacy (USPA) efforts to provide the best chance for sustaining impact at scale.
Our Enduring Mission
We advocate for a world where every child has the right to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
Despite significant progress for children, millions are excluded because of who they are or where they live. Girls are among the most marginalized, and we strive to ensure they have the same opportunities as boys to maximize their potential.
With our decades of experience, proven programs and emphasis on innovation, Save the Children is uniquely qualified to serve those hardest to reach. Every last child. Learn more and support the next phase of our work. Thank you!
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