Save the Children has been responding to crises around the world for almost 100 years. Since the refugee crisis erupted, we’ve been doing whatever it takes to help them survive and thrive in Syria, South Sudan, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Myanmar.

Write a short message of hope for refugee children around the world. Submit your virtual letter in the text box below and Save the Children will transfer your note into a themed template, translate, print and deliver it to one of the thousands of children in our Refugee aid programs. Our goal is to give them hope for the future, and let them know that they have not been forgotten.

Here are some common topics you should include or avoid to help get you started:

Topics to include:

• Favorite hobby, game, sport, book or food
• Family, friends, pets (please, no photos)
• The seasons where you live
• School (ask about their favorite subject, share appropriate memories from when you were in grade school)
• Success stories and good decisions (age appropriate)
• Inspirational messages!

Topics to avoid:

• Race, religion and politics
• Photos
• Health-related topics (including COVID-19)
• Any personal information that would promote contact outside of Save the Children (address, phone number, social media, etc.)
• Material possessions
• Anything that may make the child feel deprived by asking what you can do or send to help them