"Every day, somewhere in the world, violations of international humanitarian law are taking place. How these violations are defined -- something as simple as using the word "massacre" instead of "genocide" -- may decide whether rights are granted or denied, whether lives are saved or destroyed."

"With your support, Save the Children will ensure that children in need grow up safe, educated and healthy, and better able to attain their rights.

Our vision is a world in which every child is ensured the right to survival, protection, development and participation. We provide a wide range of programs, including:

• Training new mothers with prenatal care
• Supplying life-saving immunizations for young children
• Building schools in developing countries
• Improving literacy and nutrition for children living in rural poverty in the U.S.

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