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“I refused to expose us to death. I ran with the children.” When Ombeni* heard heavy gunfire approaching the makeshift shelter she built for her kids, she didn’t wait. Ombeni grabbed her three children, plus three others who’d lost their parents, and ran.  Far from home, she slept in classrooms and barely ate — putting her kids first so they could have a chance to survive.  Friend, mothers sacrifice everything to protect their kids. Around the world, moms like Ombeni are fighting impossible odds to ensure their children’s safety and well-being. With the support of people like you, our teams work in the hardest-to-reach places, delivering relief to mothers and babies who need it most. This Mother’s Day, you can show your support for moms and families in crisis zones around the world. Your gift today will make it easier to ensure children receive the vital aid they need.   At a Save the Children clinic, Lucienne* eats ready-to-use therapeutic food to help her recover from malnutrition.  When it was safe for Ombeni to return to her village, the conditions were much worse. Hunger had deepened. Violence prevented farmers from growing crops, and children went days without food.  Eventually, Ombeni’s second daughter, 3-year-old Lucienne, became severely malnourished. Her small body weakened and sores began to form. After everything she’d done to protect her children from violence, Ombeni feared the worst again — losing her daughter to hunger. Then relief came. Ombeni brought Lucienne to a Save the Children health center where our teams provided free medical care, including therapeutic food, medicine and regular follow-ups.   Today, Lucienne is healthy, and Ombeni hopes all her children grow up strong so they can study and become doctors or teachers. Friend, mothers don’t wait. They act. They fight. They give every ounce of compassion and courage to protect their children.  Give like a mother today and deliver lifesaving support to the children who need it most. >> Sincerely,  Save the Children PS: See the impossible odds Ombeni is fighting, and learn how you can make an impact for moms like her. Watch now. >>     Privacy Policy | Contact | Unsubscribe   © 2026 Save the Children Federation, Inc. 501 Kings Highway East, Suite 400 Fairfield, CT 06825 1-800-728-3843 Photo: Elias Mcito / Save the Children DRC *Names changed for protection