Save the Children’s Den Day

Aimed at educating pupils about the issues faced by children around the world who lack secure housing, Den Day will take pupils on an adventure while raising money to give children a safe, warm place to sleep. The campaign provides schools with a creative way to teach global issues whilst inspiring and empowering young people to raise money to help children across the globe.

The money schools and families raise by joining Den Day this year will help support children like Jomari. He lives in Dolores, Eastern Samar. His house was damaged by Typhoon Hagupit, and his community was submerged in floodwater for days. Save the Children provided Jomari and his family with emergency shelter assistance - tarpaulins and basic construction equipment and materials to help them repair the damage to their house. Jomari said “I am really thankful for the tarpaulins given to us. It’s really helpful. It’s big, and I think it’s enough to cover our wall and our roof, so we don’t have to worry about the cold wind at night and the rain dripping inside our house anymore”.

Schools can sign up at denday.org to access useful resources to help plan a learning adventure that’s as much fun for teachers as it is for pupils. The flexible teaching plans can be shaped to suit pupils of all ages and can contribute to many areas of the curriculum, encouraging creativity and teamwork. Whether schools plan a day with a difference or an overnight stay, it’s sure to be a lesson that students will never forget.

Find out more at denday.org.

Read the Den Day leaflet.