Charity of the Week: Donate to Save the Children 21st - 27th April
Save the Children is our charity of the week from the 21st to the 27th of April 2025. Globally, at least 18.2 million children were born into hunger last year, or approximately 35 children a minute. With continued fighting and deprivation in Gaza and more than 2,000 people killed and thousands more injured by the Myanmar earthquake, too many families face severe conditions and unimaginable loss again this year.
Savoo will donate 5% of our commission* to Save the Children for participating brands every time a qualifying discount is successfully redeemed. Donating to the charity won't cost you anything extra, and it’s likely that you'll pick up some tidy savings too!
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When shopping online via Savoo, you are not just saving on the things you love most; you’re also presented with a unique opportunity to support a life-changing cause. A big thank you to My 1st Years, our featured brand for the charity of the week campaign. Claiming a Savoo discount and shopping with them will raise even more money for Save the Children. For every qualifying purchase made using a My 1st Years discount, Savoo will donate 2% of the transaction value.
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Childhood should be a carefree time of happiness, play and learning. But for many children in the UK and across the world, the innocence of childhood is stolen by natural disasters, war, poverty, and abuse. The devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has presented Save the Children with many urgent challenges. With thousands of homeless children and families, the charity is working hard to supply essential food, water and shelter to the region.
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Peter Hickey from Save the Children highlights:
‘The impact of environmental and humanitarian challenges is escalating. The need for rapid emergency response, especially in areas like Myanmar, where emergencies have displaced families, is more pressing than ever. Through our flexible funding, we can act quickly to ensure that, wherever the need is greatest. Whether it's providing education in refugee camps or creating safe spaces for children to play, we’re able to support children during these critical times. '
About Save the Children
Save the Children was originally formed to help improve the lives of European children in the aftermath of the First World War, and today they are a non-government-operated or funded organisation with a presence in more than 100 countries. From helping children stay safe and healthy to financing education and tackling more significant societal problems, every child has unique needs supported by the charity.
Within hours of a disaster, Save the Children can roll out a response that will target at-risk children and help save lives. Their Children’s Emergency Fund (CEF) allows them to support children in places like Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, Türkiye and Syria through local teams and partners. Every donation to this fund allows them to provide responsive and lifesaving support wherever the need is greatest at any one time. In 2025, Save the Children plans to reach approximately 20 million individuals, nearly 12 million of them children across 46 different countries.
Save the Children also supports children and families in the UK. Sadly, 30% of children in the UK live in poverty, with most of them falling behind in education and many missing expected levels of language development by the age of 5. The presence of Save the Children is essential in helping to fund community projects and support volunteers with the tools they need to make a difference. A recent campaign has focussed on the importance of free school meals for families on low incomes.
Peter Hickey from Save the Children says:
‘This spring and summer, Save the Children is focused on ensuring children’s right to education and play, even in the face of increasingly urgent challenges. As environmental crises such as climate change, conflict, and displacement continue to grow, we remain committed to providing children with the education they deserve and the opportunity to play - both essential for their development and resilience. Education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty, while play allows children to heal and rebuild emotional strength after crises'
Ways that you can help Save the Children
With so many children needing help, you could be forgiven for thinking what difference one person can make. While it's true that there are no easy fixes, there are small things that we can do to support Save the Children in delivering help where and when it's needed. You can donate yourself or let Savoo donate on your behalf with this charity of our week promotion. If you want to get more involved with the charity, here are a few more things to consider.
While you may be familiar with Save the Children charity shops on the high street, it’s worth remembering that there is an online shop with many charming gifts. From kitchenware to stationery and shopper bags, it’s super easy to support the charity while also getting your hands on charming products that everybody will love.
If challenging yourself appeals, why not start your own fundraising event? You can do many things to create opportunities to collect donations, like a walking challenge or a charity bike ride. You can also make a difference for children worldwide in a less energetic way through social events like bake sales and quiz nights that will get the community involved.
If you're in a position to offer hands-on support, you could become a volunteer. Join thousands of other volunteers nationwide, ensuring that children are fed and cared for. Whether helping out in Save the Children shops, participating in local fundraising groups, or working in offices or from home, there are roles to suit everyone, regardless of experience.
Thinking about one's mortality is never pleasant, but leaving a gift in your will could be a fitting legacy. Your selfless act will create endless possibilities for children, ensuring a better future. The charity has developed a free-will-writing guide to make the process less daunting. You can also give in memory of someone you love as an enduring tribute to their life.
You can raise even more money for the charity by setting up a Savoo account and selecting Save the Children as your chosen charity. You can then watch your free donations for the charity build-up every time you save money online shopping at Savoo.
*Savoo will donate 5% of our revenue from organic channels on every discount code or deal redeemed for participating brands to Save the Children from 21st to 27th April 2025.