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Raising hope for children in crisis

NEU fundraising appeal with Save the Children UK, to support children in the world’s toughest places. 

Right now, 1 in 11 children globally needs lifesaving humanitarian assistance. The NEU’s fundraising appeal with Save the Children UK is supporting children in the world’s toughest places. From foreign aid cuts, to war, and disasters- children globally need your support.

Since launching the appeal in November 2025, members have helped reach children facing conflict, hunger, displacement, and climate disasters- but the need continues. 

The NEU has a long tradition of international solidarity, especially in supporting children in crises. By donating to the Save the Children Emergency Fund you can help reach millions of children with lifesaving food, healthcare, education and protection in places like Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine.

When a crisis hits, Save the Children is always among the first organisations to respond. Its Emergency Fund enables the organisation to provide support within hours of a sudden disaster or ongoing humanitarian crises. 

As a flexible fund, the Emergency Fund enables Save the Children to provide rapid, life-saving action whenever and wherever crises strike- including those that don’t make the headlines. This allows for anticipatory action and emergency preparedness to act ahead of disasters to save lives. 

How you can help Save the Children reach children in crisis

Make a donation

Make a direct donation to the NEU Save the Children Emergency Fund Appeal on Just Giving 
NEU members are encouraged to donate to the appeal, run a fundraiser and/or seek a district donation. 
Your donations make a huge impact: 

  • £12 could provide a "Clean Delivery Kit" to ensure pregnant mothers in Sudan can safely deliver their babies
  • £30 could provide teachers in Afghanistan with an Education in Emergencies Teacher Kit which includes pens, pencils and books.  
  • £60 could provide a family in Gaza with a food parcel containing canned beans, hummus, canned chicken and tuna and sweet pastries.

Donate via bank transfer

Bank name: National Westminster Bank
Account name: Save the Children Fund General
Sort code: 60-80-07
Account number: 79420400
Unique reference no: 40192423-E100   

For BACS payments, ensure you use the unique reference number 40192423-E100 and email Save the Children to make sure your donation is tracked and credited to the appeal: h.taylor@savethechildren.org.uk

Take this model motion to your district to seek a donation. Seeking a district donation is a great way to raise awareness among NEU members locally, get members on board with a fundraiser and tap into district funds to support the appeal.

Run the appeal in your school

Running the appeal in your school is a great way to combine learning with action, helping students understand the challenges children face worldwide while raising vital funds.

  1. Bake sales and creative events
  • Grab your aprons and get baking! Bake sales are a fun way to raise money while celebrating international food traditions. To keep it inclusive, ask for donations rather than charging a set price, and clearly label ingredients and allergens.
  • Hold themed fundraising events to engage the whole school community, this could include art shows, quizzes, or talent showcases.
  1. International Days & Special Opportunities

Use globally recognised days to bring the appeal to life and connect fundraising with learning.

For example:

  • World Book Day: 5 March:
  • International Women’s Day: 8 March:
  • International Day against Human Rights Violations: 24 March
  • May Day: 1 May
  • World Day Against Child Labour: 12 June
  • World Refugee Day: 20 June

How to make it work

  • Invite Save the Children volunteers to speak to students or run assemblies
  • Put up posters explaining the appeal and QR codes for donations in classrooms and staffrooms
  • Encourage students and staff to get creative as every activity, big or small, contributes to lifesaving support for children in crisis

For more fundraising ideas visit the Save the Children website.

Find out more about the Emergency Fund 

From Afghanistan to Ukraine, the Save the Children Emergency Fund reached more than 23.8 million people, including almost 12.8 million children, across disasters and conflict in 71 countries in 2024.

Find out more about how your support will help Save the Children reach children in conflict and crisis:

Get in touch 

We would love to hear about how you are raising funds for the appeal in your school, district and community.

Share your fundraising success by emailing international@neu.org.uk

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like advice and further information on the appeal.

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