New Zealand
Who is Save the Children?
Save the Children fights for children's rights and delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide.
We are the world's largest independent organisation for children, making a positive and lasting difference to children's lives in over 120 countries. Our values are based on the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, both of which share the conviction that all people are of equal worth, that children have special rights, and that everybody has a responsibility to make these rights a reality.
The UNCRC requires governments to ensure that children’s rights are respected, and we work with others to advocate this goal.
Save the Children New Zealand is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, made up of 27 member countries who work together, pooling resources, to carry out joint programmes in more than 120 countries around the world. Together Alliance members implement more than NZ$1.3 billion worth of development projects annually.
Celebrating 90 years of change for children
Beginning in 1919, we are the world’s largest aid organisation founded by a woman. This year we are celebrating our 90th anniversary.
Find out more about what we do