As families and friends gather today, I wanted to reach out to share two things I am thankful for.
The anticipated release of several women and children hostages from Gaza is welcome and long overdue news. Separating children from their families is unconscionable and cruel. This deal will help bring children back home with their loved ones where they belong. Much more must be done - including the release of all hostages, the delivery of more life-saving humanitarian supplies to children in Gaza and a lasting ceasefire.
Today I am also so grateful for your support.
It’s because of you that Save the Children can show up when and where kids need us most – and this year, your support has made a huge impact.
Your support helped us reach children in:
Afghanistan: Through the devastating earthquakes in October, you’ve helped us provide nutrition, health care and educational support to 4.8 million people, including 1 million young girls.
Türkiye & Syria: When a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck in February, you helped our response team jump into action to protect displaced children from freezing temperatures.
Ukraine: Because of you, we’ve sent 400 staff members to support children in cities across the country, helping them survive life-threatening situations near the frontlines of this war.
I’m so grateful that supporters like you have come together over the last year to lend a helping hand to children in need.
Together, I know we can continue to save lives and help children around the globe thrive.
A generous group of donors has donated to a matching gift fund to inspire more donors like you to support our mission, and every dollar you donate will unlock two dollars from this pool. To unlock this match and help us reach our goal, please click the donation link in this email. All donations will be matched 2x for the first $20 million donated, or until midnight on Dec 31, 2023. Monthly gifts will be matched for the first monthly installment only. If we meet our match goal prior to receiving your one-time or monthly donation, your donation will not be matched but will still go to support our programs.
