Save the Children is a global non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to improve the lives of children around the world. The organization was founded in the United Kingdom in 1919 and is currently headquartered in London. Save the Children operates in more than 100 countries, providing emergency relief, healthcare, education, and child protection services. Its mission is to ensure that all children have the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe, regardless of their background or circumstances. Save the Children also advocates for children’s rights and works to influence policies and practices that affect children’s lives. Through its work, Save the Children has helped millions of children and their families to build better futures, and has become one of the world’s leading organizations working for children’s rights and well-being.