John,

I want to take just a moment to personally wish you and your loved ones safety, warmth and joy during the holidays this year.

There's no question that 2020 has been filled with challenges – challenges that only further exacerbated the hardships of millions of children around the world who were already struggling simply to survive.

But even in a year as difficult as this one, dedicated champions for children like you never wavered in your support for the world's most vulnerable children. For that, there aren't enough words to properly express my gratitude.

Your generosity has ensured that children get hygiene kits, nutritious food and clean water during this ongoing pandemic. It has made it possible for children to continue learning and building a ladder out of poverty even while they couldn't go to school. It has helped provide medicine, shelter from harm and all kinds of resources children need to have the chance at a future they deserve.

I mean it when I say that none of this would be possible without you. Every bit of your support makes change for children in need – the kind of change that lasts a lifetime.

We put together a short video to share a bit more about the power of your impact during this challenging year for children, and I hope you'll take just a moment to watch now.

Thank you, on behalf of all of us here at Save the Children, for everything.

Janti Soeripto
President & CEO, Save the Children