SAVE THE CHILDREN-CANADA/AIDE A L'ENFANCE-CANADA

Save the Children Canada is a member of Save the Children International, a network of 29 member organizations raising funds and operating programs domestically and internationally that focus on the issues of health and nutrition, education, HIV and AIDS, child protection, livelihoods and food security, emergency relief and child rights governance.

The members of Save the Children International work together as a federation by pooling resources, establishing common positions on issues and carrying out joint projects.

Goals
Child Rights
We monitor adherence to the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC) and work to strengthen national systems and raise awareness of the fundamental rights of children.

Child Protection
We give priority to children without appropriate care, children in emergencies and working children to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence against children.

Education
We help provide basic education in conflict areas, fragile states and the poorest countries as well as early childhood development projects in Canada.

Emergency Response
We provide emergency response and relief in times of crisis when children are the most vulnerable.

Health and Nutrition
We work to improve the health and nutrition of children worldwide with a special focus on maternal, infant and child health.

HIV and AIDS
We work to prevent HIV and AIDS and support children affected who do not have adequate care.