Sarah Sabry and Anupama Nallari at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children, July 7, 2026, 12 min

Between 2020 and 2026, Paris transformed 300 school streets, fully redesigning around 100 of them. This article shares key lessons from the ground and practical steps to help other cities plan and implement their own school streets. We spoke with Priscilla Benedetti, an Urban Planner with the City of Paris, to understand how this transformation Read more →

Anupama Nallari and Sarah Sabry at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children, June 10, 2026, 9 min

Barcelona made a plan for children’s play for the ENTIRE city, placing children at the centre of its urban planning. We interviewed Maria Truno and Ariadna Miquel to understand how this happened, how it reshaped school surroundings, schoolyards and public spaces. This blog outlines what changed, how the Plan was designed and what other cities Read more →

Sarah Sabry and Anupama Nallari at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children International, May 6, 2026, 8 min

Most streets in cities today are treated as conduits for cars rather than spaces for people. For children and families, more connected pedestrian streets would significantly improve neighbourhood quality of life. Pedestrian streets are car-free areas designed for people to walk, play, and spend time safely. Without motorised vehicles, we can unlock opportunities to create Read more →

Anupama Nallari and Sarah Sabry at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children, April 14, 2026, 10 min

London’s evolution toward child-friendliness is a story of bold policies, visionary leaders, and grassroots action, interwoven with setbacks and lessons. This blog explores what drove progress, where gaps remain, and what other cities can learn.  We interviewed Tim Gill, a long-time London resident, an advocate and expert on child-friendly cities, and a catalyst for transforming Read more →

Anupama Nallari and Sarah Sabry at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children , March 3, 2026, 9 min

Low-emission zones, combined with complementary urban design measures, can dramatically improve the health and well-being of children worldwide. This blog offers practical examples and policy recommendations to create healthier, more inclusive urban environments for all city dwellers. What are low-emission zones (LEZs)? LEZs are city districts where vehicles that do not meet specified emission standards Read more →

Sarah Sabry and Anupama Nallari at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children , February 4, 2026, 8 min

New blog series: Child-friendly cities in Europe Across Europe, cities are reimagining urban spaces to better support children’s health, learning, play, and safety. In this blog series, we speak with key stakeholders in city governments to understand how this change is happening on the ground and to share inspiring stories, practical ideas, and lessons from Read more →

Anupama Nallari and Sarah Sabry at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children , January 13, 2026, 9 min

Digital apps enable residents to assess and improve the safety and inclusivity of public spaces. Turning citizen feedback into data-driven action helps cities create safer, more equitable places for children and caregivers.   As cities around the world embrace smart technologies, there’s a growing opportunity to make urban spaces more inclusive, especially for children and youth. Read more →

Eduarda Aun, December 10, 2025, 5 min

Recife, Brazil, is reimagining streets as safe, playful, and climate-resilient spaces for children. Through the Streets for Kids program, the city transformed 7000 m² of public space, benefiting thousands of children and caregivers. Building Safer Streets for Children: A Global Movement In 2022, the Streets for Kids program launched its first-ever Leadership Accelerator, bringing together Read more →

Barbara Summers, November 17, 2025, 8 min

How can we transform research and practice so that the lived experience and voices of communities and children in informal settlements can shape global climate resilience conversations? This blog explains how we did it in the waterfront settlements of Port Harcourt. Life in Port Harcourt’s waterfront settlements Port Harcourt is the largest city in the Read more →

Sarah Sabry and Anupama Nallari at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children , October 28, 2025, 10 min

Millions of children face unsafe, unequal, and unhealthy city environments. This blog outlines 24 compelling reasons  why cities and towns must do better for children.  Today, most of the world’s children are growing up in cities and towns. Yet for too many children in low- and middle-income countries, urban life means inadequate housing, unhealthy living Read more →

Tahmina Ferdousy, Kamrun Naher Ahmed, Mohammad Omar Faruque, Hayalnesh Tarekegn, and Rashed Shah from Save the Children's Bangladesh Sponsorship Team and the Urban Hub Team at Save the Children., September 23, 2025, 11 min

Community health workers (CHWs) in Bangladesh’s slums are improving healthcare access for children by addressing malnutrition, preventable diseases, adolescent sexual and reproductive health and maternal health. Organisations like BRAC and Save the Children are enhancing CHWs’ impact through training, mentoring and policy support, ensuring that the most at-risk children receive essential care.  The UN Convention Read more →

Sarah Sabry and Anupama Nallari at the Urban Hub @ Save the Children, August 12, 2025, 7 min

Many cities overlook teenagers in urban planning, leaving them without safe, welcoming places to gather, connect, and be themselves. From Cairo to Cuenca, examples show how co-creating teen-friendly public spaces can boost safety, inclusion, and well-being while making cities more vibrant for everyone. Does your city have spaces for teens to spend time with their Read more →