U.S. Border Crisis Children's Relief Fund

Thank you for your support of Save the Children's U.S. Border Crisis Children's Relief Fund.

Save the Children has been on the ground at the U.S. southern border since 2013. We are continuing to address the root causes of migration through our work in Central America with longstanding programs primarily focused on children and adolescents in El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico. Our work at the border is focused on delivering immediate humanitarian aid to newly arrived children and families. 

2023 has brought two new challenges: the expiration of Title 42 and the subsequent asylum ban. Save the Children strongly opposes this ban, and has long urged the Biden administration not to enact such devastating restrictions.

"In barring asylum, the United States government is subjecting asylum-seeking families and children to more—and unnecessary—danger and violence," said Janti Soeripto, President and CEO of Save the Children.

"The asylum ban will cause family separations and force children and families to seek refuge in countries in which asylum protections are lacking or non-existent. The United States must be committed to protecting human rights and providing a safe haven for those in need. As we’ve said time and time again, while we understand the complexities of rebuilding a broken immigration system, policies that put children and families in danger are not the solution—they’re unacceptable, morally and legally."

In Latin America and the Caribbean, Save the Children is assessing the situation in the countries that will be the most impacted by the changes that these measures could cause. Guatemala and Colombia are a particular focus, as they will host regional centers announced by the U.S. administration. One of our concerns is the lack of information about how children and families on the move to the U.S. should proceed when the new policy goes into effect.

In the United States, Save the Children—together with our U.S. political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network—will continue to advocate on behalf of children and families to ensure their rights are upheld, and that they are treated legally and humanely, with dignity and respect.And, in partnership with a network of shelters and social service agencies across the length of the U.S. southern border, Save the Children stands ready to welcome migrants and support any increased humanitarian needs that may arise.

See the links below to find out how you can support and advocate for migrant children.

Links:

• TAKE ACTION NOW: Migrant Children Need Change
• Our Border Crisis Response