- What's the different of Save the Children?
- Is Save the Children registered in China?
- Why work with Save the Children?
- How does Save the Children evaluate its programmes?
- How can my donation help?
- Can Save the Children address specific cases?
What makes Save the Children different from other charities?
We are a non-government organisation that works closely with government – we believe that government is the most important driver in the attainment of child rights, protection and welfare. To this end we work in partnership with government to bring forth new ideas and create effective working models.
We draw from best practice from our programmes to carry out child advocacy – while we partner with government to advocate child protection, we work with local communities to run child protection programmes. These programmes aim to improve the health and well-being of children with a particular focus on the most vulnerable.
We listen to what children have to say – child participation helps partner organisations, parents, government agencies and policy makers recognize that children have their own ideas and views about their lives. Stakeholder participation is critical to developing policies that bring about the greatest benefit to children.
Is Save the Children registered in China?
Yes we are! We operate in accordance with local laws. Our Beijing (head office), Kunming (Yunnan) and Urumqi (Xinjiang) offices are all registered as wholly foreign-owned enterprises. We have signed programme MOUs with non-government organisations and with government departments at county, provincial and ministerial levels.
Why work with Save the Children?
We are recognised by and work in partnership with the Chinese government;
We are a charitable organisation with a long history and international prestige;
We give children a voice and the chance to decide their future;
We are committed to finding long-term sustainable solutions;
We are successfully running programmes in over 20 provinces and cities in China.
Getting your organization involved in our socially responsible programmes can be a valuable way to develop a dedicated and energetic team of staff. It can also enhance your corporate image in a world which increasingly values “giving something back”.
How does Save the Children evaluate its programmes?
We evaluate our programmes by looking at changes in five key areas – our work in these areas focuses on improving the lives of children and making a positive impact on the communities in which they live.
The changes we evaluate are:
- Changes in the lives of children and young people
- Changes in the laws and regulations affecting the rights of children and young people
- Changes in child and youth participation and the attainment of civil rights
- Changes to child and youth equality and fair treatment
- Changes to civil society and community support for child rights
To manage and track the progress of our programmes we use a range of project management tools including baseline surveys, statistical analysis, project design and monitoring and evaluation.
The targets we design are specific, measurable, and operational, and have clear timeframes. We set qualitative and quantitative indicators and evaluation periods for our programmes, allowing us to conduct objective evaluations throughout the course of all our projects.
How can my donation help?
• 270 CNY can enable a primary school-aged child from a Tibetan rural community to attend school for one year, providing school books, stationery, school bag and uniform etc;
• 8,100 CNY can fund the building of a public toilet block that can be used by 120 students
• 33,000 CNY can enable 100 teachers to take part in a ten-day training program on “child-centred” teaching methods
• 52,500 CNY can fund a water supply system for a Tibetan village of 280 people.
• 193,000 CNY can support the operation of a community centre, providing a community of 110,000 with medical and HIV/AIDs-related services
Can Save the Children help with specific cases?
Save the Children works with policy makers, civil society organisation and communities to obtain long-term support for vulnerable children. While we believe that influencing policy can bring about greater benefits to children than addressing individual cases, in such circumstances we will do our best to find suitable organisations that can help.
