Save the Children Federation

Mission

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. For 75 years, Save the Children has been helping children survive and thrive by improving their health, education and economic opportunities and, in times of acute crisis, mobilizing rapid life-saving assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. For more information, visit savethechildren.org.

Programs

Save the Children works in five sectors - health, education, economic opportunties, HIV/AIDS and crisis assistance.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Help Children and Families in Myanmar

Personnel Overview

Dr. Charles McCormack - President &CEO
Charles MacCormack is the President of Save the Children. He is on the Board of Directors of the International Save the Children Alliance, implementing $1 billion of programs for children in 120 countries. He currently serves as Board Chair of InterAction and as Co-Chair of both the Basic Education Coalition and the Campaign for Effective Global Leadership.

Personnel Statistics

Charles MacCormack,
President and CEO
Founded in 1932
Employees: 5000
Volunteers: 0

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): $ 347,768,000
Budget (2007): $ 367,259,000
Maximum Budget: $ 367,259,000
Overhead: 10 %
Other funding sources: USAID
Religious Affiliation: n/a