Save the Children

Defending children’s rights

Save the Children is a nongovernmental organization dedicated to defending children’s rights. It operates globally, with programs in 113 countries, and serves more than 10,000 children in Spain who are experiencing poverty or social exclusion. The organization describes itself as independent of government, political, and religious authorities.

Areas of work

• Emergencies and humanitarian aid
• Child poverty
• Education
• Health and nutrition
• Children’s rights
• Parenting school

The organization prioritizes children facing the greatest injustices and deprivation. It says it is among the first to arrive and the last to leave during crises.

Offices and phone support

Save the Children has offices in several regions of Spain. Phone numbers include 91 513 05 00 (main office), 95 421 96 43 (Andalusia), 93 310 52 00 (Catalonia), 96 395 09 31 (Valencian Community), and 946 620 109 (Basque Country). A toll-free number, 900 37 37 15, handles donations and questions Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Ways to support the work

Ways to help include becoming a member, making a one-time or monthly donation, taking part in fundraising challenges, volunteering, leaving a legacy gift, making a major donation, partnering as a business or school, and signing petitions. Saveflix is a charitable subscription that lets people choose how to support children’s rights. Donations may qualify for tax deductions of up to 80%.

Transparency and contact

Fundación Save the Children is registered under tax ID G79362497 and number 162 in the Foundations Registry. For partnership inquiries, email colabora@savethechildren.org. The organization maintains transparency, ethics, and safeguarding resources, as well as a reporting channel.