This year almost nine million children around the world could die from basic illnesses before their fifth birthday. We stopped this happening in rich countries – we can stop it in poor countries too.

That is why Save the Children is building a worldwide campaign to get health services to the children that need them most. You can support us in three ways:

  1. Answer three survey questions to help us build the campaign, and see how your views compare to others around the world.

  2. Add your voice to our map and tell the world what you think.

  3. Or simply donate to help us save children's lives.

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Add your voice to the worldwide debate

Going ahead without thinking about children is like a building without a solid foundation. It may fall any time.

M Sadique Quraishi, IN

Less funds for money, more funds for hopes. Everything is possible!

Khem, DRC, ZA

That children should die of easily preventable causes b/c parents r poor is unacceptable. Make health care available to U5 kids.

Greg, TH

Every one has the power to change things. A donation would make the biggest difference. Please save the children today.

Anwar Hossain, US

National governments much prioritise this issue now. The well-being of children should be the first priority of any nation

Stanley, IN

SAVE THE CHILDREN!

Kerry-Anne, GB

There is no tolerance that a kid dies for avoidable reasons

Bernhard Drumel, NL

Every child must have the opportunity to learn. Education systems should adapt to the life circumstances of children.

Lan, GB

Together we can save the children! Every one!

Tomasz Mielcarek, GB

Save a child today, but what of their children? Birth control & adoption will stop this! Let's use education and condoms to SAVE LIVES!

Anne W., US

Let's Help

Chris, GB

The good healthcare and maternity care we enjoy in the UK offer children the best possible start in life - let's not take them for granted

Mike Gair, GB

So easy to start in our own communities with one child at a time. We don't need governments to fix this--we can do it one child at a time.

CL Rockwell, Alaska, US

Children are human beings and should be treated as such. In state planning sessions,they should be given a platform to participate.

Solomon Matile, ZA

Us , All of Us but change begins with self . Children are our future lets all come together and nature then let them be

Yasmeen Abdullahi, KE

1. Los gobernantes y las Naciones Unidas. 2. Aumentar el presupuesto para programas sociales 3. ¡Piensen en los niños y niñas!

Susana Carrera, PE

never turn your back on a person who needs help and care

john carlo cabrera, SA

Together, we must unite for a more compassionate loving world, and we must fight to save our children!

Gabriella, GB

education

gabriela , RO

The leaders of the world have to prioritise ending child poverty, starvation and slavery over world cups and olympic games etc.

jon, GB

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