Over the past sixty-six years, Save the Children's programs have helped to change the lives and futures of millions of children worldwide. International Program Principles All of Save the Children programs are adapted to meet the specific and unique needs of communities and shaped to reflect their culture and available resources. At the same time, Save the Children has established a set of Program Principles to guide and reinforce our international programs. These principles represent the foundation supporting Save the Children's programming. Every program directly or indirectly benefits children.
Programs focus on equity as a strategy for improving the lives of boys and girls.
For nearly seven decades, Save the Children has helped families and communities in some of the most impoverished and remote areas of the world better provide for their children through programs that promote self-reliance. Save the Children's international programs increasingly provide support, training and technical assistance to local institutions so that they, in turn, can deliver quality programs to children and families. Research and experience both show that lasting change in children's lives most often result when their mothers are healthier, better educated, and can earn income to help support their families. During emergencies, such as natural disasters, famines, and internal conflicts and wars, Save the Children focuses on the immediate and long-term needs of children in crisis. Education Education, one of the most powerful tools available to break the cycle of poverty, still remains beyond the reach of millions of children and adults throughout the world.