The financial crisis of 2008 that rocked world markets also undermined the economic stability of millions of families who now struggle to care for their children. In this volatile economic climate, Save the Children continued to deliver lifesaving health, education and protection to some 48 million children, directly and indirectly, in more than 50 countries around the world, including the United States...

In 2008, Save the Children provided nearly 130,000 metric tons of food worth more than $76 million to reduce hunger and malnutrition among families in 16 countries. Our safety-net programs also enabled families to buy food locally with cash or vouchers and provided work for people in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Sudan, Tajikistan and other at-risk nations.