Save the Children was founded in 1919 by Eglantyne Jebb, a British woman who was deeply moved by the suffering of children during World War I. Jebb had worked in a refugee camp in France during the war, and she had seen firsthand the devastating effects of poverty, malnutrition, and disease on children.
After the war, Jebb returned to England and began to campaign for the rights of children. She believed that all children, regardless of their race, religion, or nationality, had the right to food, shelter, and education. She also believed that children should be protected from violence, abuse, and exploitation.
In 1919, Jebb founded Save the Children Fund (SCF) with the goal of providing immediate aid to children affected by war and poverty. The organization's first project was to provide food and clothing to children in Austria, which was struggling to rebuild after the war.
Why Save the Children began
Save the Children was founded in response to the urgent need to address the suffering of children around the world. The organization's founders were driven by a shared belief that all children have the right to a safe and healthy childhood and they were determined to fight against the poverty, malnutrition, and disease that were killing millions of children every year.
Save the Children has come a long way since 1919 but the organization's mission has remained the same: to improve the lives of children around the world. Thanks to Save the Children's work, millions of children have been able to access food, clean water, education, and healthcare. The organization has also been successful in raising awareness of children's rights and in preventing violence and abuse against children.
Save the Children is still going strong today. The organization works in over 120 countries to provide lifesaving aid to children and to protect their rights. Save the Children is also engaged in long-term development projects aimed at improving the lives of children and ensuring that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential.