Save the Children

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The Save the Children Fund,[2] commonly known as Save the Children, is an international, non-government operated organization. It was founded in the UK in 1919, with the goal of helping improve the lives of children worldwide.

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Save the Children
Founded15 April 1919; 104 years ago (1919-04-15)
FoundersEglantyne Jebb
Dorothy Buxton
TypeInternational NGO
Registration no.England & Wales 213890
SC039570
EIN: 06-0726487
Legal statusRegistered company limited by guarantee[1]
Location
OriginsLondon, England, U.K.
Area served
Worldwide
Websitewww.savethechildren.net
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The organization helps to raise money to improve children's lives by creating better educational opportunities, better health care, and improved economic opportunities.

The organization has general consultative status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council.