Save the Children has a long history of responding to natural disasters in the Philippines. After Super Typhoon Haiyan, which left a massive path of destruction, we were among the first on the ground providing emergency relief. After the water subsided, we remained, supporting the rebuilding of homes and livelihoods of over 1 million people, including 826,000 children.
Since 1981, Save the Children in the Philippines has worked with local communities and organizations to design Sponsorship programs for kids.
Targeted to help children from early childhood to early adulthood, our programs work to make a healthy and safe environment where children can learn and grow. We nurture healthy moms and healthy babies by providing access to high-impact, low-cost care, working to stop preventable deaths in mothers and children.
Our early childhood programs help prepare toddlers and young children for school by giving them access to quality preschools and early literacy programs, while our programs designed for primary school-aged kids work to transform students into lifelong learners by building strong curriculums and passionate teachers.
Our work with adolescents focuses on that challenging transition between childhood and adulthood, helping ensure it’s a positive one by teaching them money, job and relationship skills. We also provide health education and care to children in need through our school health programs to help children stay healthy, well-nourished and in school.
Thanks to the generous support from our community of sponsors, these essential programs in the Philippines continue to give children a healthy start and the opportunity to learn, protecting them from harm along the way.