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Myanmar - Two strong earthquakes hit six regions, communications and transport impacted: “We know that children are most vulnerable following disaster”

YANGON/ BANGKOK,28 March 2025: After two strong earthquakes struck Myanmar at about midday local time on Friday, initial reports indicate numerous casualties in both countries, though the exact numbers cannot be verified due to blocked roads and downed communications.  

NEWS QUOTE: Child malnutrition is rising at an alarming rate, and the UK’s lack of response is striking

Save the Children's reaction to the UK Government not making a financial pledge at a major global summit on nutrition, Nutrition for Growth, held in Paris.

UK AID CUTS: Deaths linked to malnutrition will rise worldwide

NEWS QUOTE: "4.5 million children now living in poverty is a source of national shame"

Statement in response to the HBAI (Households Below Average Income) child poverty figures released which show a record 4.5 million children are now living in poverty in the UK, increase of 200,000

AID CUTS BROUGHT FORWARD IN HAMMER BLOW TO MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

Lisa Wise, Save the Children’s Director of Global Policy, Advocacy & Research gives our response to the impact on aid cuts as set out in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement:

Response - Spring Statement 2025 Health and Disability Benefit Reforms Impact Assessment

Our Commitment to Addressing the ‘Review into Anti-Muslim Hatred and Antisemitism’ Findings

A statement from our CEO, and summary findings and recommendations

Save the Children's response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement