5 Ways SCAN Volunteers Advocated for Child Care in August
Though August flew by, it was productive for our advocates! They spent their days meeting with representatives and recruiting more voices for kids.
Monthly Archives: August 2019
From Washington to Berlin, We’re Building Youth Engagement
Last month, I traveled to Berlin to visit the Save the Children Germany office to help more young people get involved in advocacy. Here’s what I shared, and what I learned along the way.
Inside Look: Zaatari Syrian Refugee Camp
Since 2012, Jordan has opened its arms to Syrian refugees. SCAN’s Samra Khawaja had the chance to visit the largest Syrian camp and see firsthand the work that’s being done by Save the Children Jordan to help provide services to families and children.
You’re Never Too Young to be an Advocate
Is a 12-year-old too young to talk to a presidential candidate and advocate for kids? Of course not! Here’s one example of a boy using his voice to make a difference for kids around the world.
This International Youth Day, Celebrate Kids Making a Difference
This week was International Youth Day, and to honor that, we’re highlighting the work of our high school Student Ambassadors. Most of them aren’t yet old enough to vote but work hard to engage elected officials and candidates on issues impacting kids.
Do Small Things with Great Love
With all of the bad news happening today, I sometimes feel like building a fortress around myself. But working with cities in New Mexico to help migrant families are strong reminders of “the good” news.
Stuffed Sharks Bringing Joy at the Border
An inside look at Save the Children programming at the U.S.-Mexico Border and the special power of giant, stuffed sharks.
Children’s Needs Are Different in Emergencies, and Especially at the U.S.-Mexico Border
When I was first trained to be a Save the Children Emergency Responder, I was ready to respond to the next natural disaster. Little did I know that instead, I’d be at the U.S./Mexico border providing much needed respite to families.
I just spent 3 weeks working with children at the U.S. border. This is what’s really happening there.
For 3 weeks, I joined Save the Children programs at the U.S. southern border in New Mexico. Here are some of the many insights I gained while serving families and children seeking asylum within the United States.
Moving the national spotlight to kids at the border
The second Democratic presidential debates came to a close this week in Detroit, Michigan. While the debate was split into two nights, there was one issue that got a lot of attention on both nights and stands out the most to us: the crisis at our southern border.