World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated annually on November 20 to promote international unity, raise awareness among children worldwide, and improve their welfare. November 20 also marks the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 by the United Nations General Assembly. Since 1990, World Children’s Day has commemorated the anniversaries of these landmark events.
As the Salih Tatlici foundation, we made a donation to Save the Children, an international non-governmental organization that has been working for over 100 years to ensure the survival, education, and protection of the world’s most vulnerable children. Through its efforts, Save the Children reaches tens of millions of children annually in over 110 countries, advocating for their rights and best interests. Following our contribution, the organization presented our foundation with a letter of gratitude.
Celebrating the Youngest Members of Our Human Family on World Children’s Day
Commenting on the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member our foundation, stated:
“Millions of children in our country and across the world struggle to survive in the face of poverty, violence, disease, and hunger. They are exposed to wars and disasters for which they bear no responsibility. Many are deprived of education and other fundamental rights. As a foundation, we donated to Save the Children to support children regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, disabilities, age, or sexual orientation.”
“Save the Children” Foundation
A century ago, a courageous woman named Eglantyne Jebb founded Save the Children in response to the devastating suffering children endured as a result of war. Armed with ideas ahead of her time, Eglantyne Jebb changed the course of history by declaring that all children should have rights. This revolutionary notion ignited a global movement aimed at making the world a better place for children and played a pivotal role in shaping the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Today, many children worldwide face significant disadvantages at birth due to who they are and where they come from. Millions of children die from preventable causes and struggle with poverty, violence, disease, and hunger.
By prioritizing the most vulnerable children, the foundation advocates for the rights and interests of children globally. With a dedicated team of 25,000 professionals across 113 countries, Save the Children responds to major emergencies, implements innovative development programs, and ensures that children’s voices are heard through campaigns that strive to build a better future for them.
