The basics shouldn’t be a privilege

Did you know that nearly 900 million children around the world are growing up without the basics – things like enough food, clean water, a safe place to sleep, the chance to go to school, or see a doctor when they’re sick?*

Poverty isn’t just about money – it’s about being denied the essentials that every child needs to grow, learn, and thrive. And today, with climate change, rising inequality, and ongoing conflict, even more children are being pushed further from the futures they deserve.

At SafeHavens, we’re committed to doing something about it. That’s why our work is guided by UNICEF’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals – an urgent call to make the world fairer, safer, and more sustainable for everyone.

We know we can’t tackle every challenge at once. But we can make a meaningful difference by focusing on what we do best – supporting children and communities through:

• Health. Because every child deserves to grow up healthy and strong.
• Education. Because knowledge is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
• Partnerships. Because real change happens when we work together.

This is our part in building a better future. And we’re so glad you’re with us.

*(2024) Child poverty – What you need to know about child poverty and UNICEF’s work to tackle it. UNICEF. https://www.unicef.org/social-policy/child-poverty