How are we helping children through extreme weather events
As temperatures across the world increase, heatwaves are growing in both frequency and intensity, triggering severe consequences including wildfires, and exacerbating droughts and health risks.
A record 711 million children, almost one-third of the global child population, were exposed to extreme heatwaves in 2024 - the highest number recorded.
Extreme weather conditions are leading to an increase in:
- inequalities and food insecurity
- child hospitalisations
- respiratory conditions like asthma
- children’s mental health issues
Your generous donation can provide children and families affected by extreme weather, as well as other disasters across the world, with:
- life-saving essentials like food,
- water and
- crucial mental health support
Conflict and natural disasters create food insecurity and threaten millions of children's survival and well-being every year - the need is greater now than ever.
Donate now and help children in crisis worldwide.
Meet the communities we're helping
Chihuahua, Mexico
Temperatures have been rising across many regions of Mexico. In the state of Chihuahua, a Tarahumara settlement is experiencing the impact of extreme heat more severely, due to limited access to safe drinking water.
Save the Children distributed heatwave response kits to children attending the local learning center. These kits included sunscreen, a sun umbrella, a hat, and oral rehydration solutions.
Bairon, 11 (pictured) smiles while wearing the hat he received in his heatwave response kit.
Solomon Islands
Save the Children is working with local experts to help families set up beekeeping businesses.
The bees pollinate mangrove trees, which grow to form a barrier against increasing storms and high tides.
The mangroves are also carbon sponges, helping in the global fight against climate change.
The bees produce sweet honey for farmers like Alison to sell.
It’s a virtuous circle of lasting change.
Indonesia
Save the Children has helped build a a solar-powered water system in Attika’s community, providing clean drinking water and irrigation for the crops they rely on for food.
And we’re teaching farmers sustainable agricultural techniques.
So they can grow food even in an increasingly extreme climate.
Will you join us?
Together, we can create change that lasts for generations to come.
How does climate change affect children?
From it's impact on hunger and poverty, to the history of the climate crisis, and how it's impacting kids - in their own words. We explore the issues at play around this important topic.
