As Save the Children partners with government and other agencies to create immediate and lasting change for children, we contribute specific values and expertise:
We are committed to
child rights
Save the Children is firmly grounded in the idea that children have rights. This is at the core of everything we do. It shapes our mission, our programming and our on-the-ground interactions with children and families. This focus means our organization is committed not just to meeting immediate needs but also to ensuring permanent rights for children.
We place an emphasis on
gender equality
Save the Children Canada has become a leader among the international Save the Children partnership in applying a gender lens to development programming. Our goal is to ensure that girls and boys can equally participate and benefit from the work we do—so we can bring about sustainable, positive change for all children.
We lay the groundwork for
lasting impact
Interwoven with everything we do is the desire to empower communities to continue their development after we leave. All our projects, including emergency relief, involve training and capacity-building at the local level. We also partner with governments to develop new policies based on the results demonstrated by our work. When our efforts shape policy, then they become truly sustainable.