Save the Children Europe

Every day, 244 children in Europe fall into poverty.

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we’re asking: why is this still happening & what can the EU do to change it?

1 in 4 children in Europe lives at risk of poverty or social exclusion. That’s 19.5 million children — and the number is growing.

Five years ago, the EU made a pledge to tackle this. So why are things getting worse, not better?

👉 Swipe through to discover 3 critical facts

Every day, children across Europe face barriers to a fair start in life.

Ending child poverty is possible, but it requires bold political action, coordinated effort, and society-wide commitment.

Every skilled adult was once a child who have had the chance to learn.
As the #GlobalGatewayForum opens today, we’re joining @WorldVisionEU, Handicap International, @PlanEU, and @ChildFundEU to remind EU leaders that lasting progress begins with education.

‼️No child should pay the price of inaction.

Join us next week at @Europarl_EN for the launch of “Child Poverty: The Cost Europe Cannot Afford” report, revealing new data from 16 countries & how the EU can lift 5M children from poverty.

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