Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.

• In the Developing World: Save the Children ensures that children can survive and thrive, and that their families and communities have the resources, and skills to enable them to do so.

• In the United States: Save the Children ensures that children in need participate in quality literacy, nutrition and physical activity programs.

• In Emergencies and Crisis: Save the Children works for and with children at risk of hunger and malnutrition and those affected by natural disaster, war and conflict.

• In Sponsorship: Support from Save the Children sponsors helps develop programs from early childhood through adolescence for children.

An Organization You Can Trust: In 2007, Save the Children spent 90% of expenditures on program services. Save the Children is ranked high among other non-profit organizations. Below are just a few of the ratings and evaluations:

• Charity Navigator: In June 2008, Save the Children received Charity Navigator’s seventh consecutive four-star rating.

• BBB Wise Giving Alliance: The BBB Wise Giving Alliance is a national charity watchdog affiliated with the Better Business Bureau system. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance shows that Save the Children meets all of the Standards for Charity Accountability.

• American Institute of Philanthropy: The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) is a non-profit charity watchdog and information service that rates approximately 500 major U.S. charities. Most Recent Rating for Save the Children: A

To learn more about

Save the Children,

Visit us at:

www.SavetheChildren.org

or

Call us at:

1-800-728-3843 or 1-203-221-4030

or

Email us at:

twebster@savechildren.org

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