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Heather Hayden appointed CEO of Save the Children
Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 12:37 pm | Save The Children
Former chief executive of Refugee Services Aotearoa New Zealand, Ms Hayden has previously held a successful career as a senior communications executive in a number of organisations, including Civil Air Navigation Services and Airways New Zealand More >>
Battle to save lives through breastfeeding in Asia
Monday, 18 February 2013, 11:04 am | Save The Children
Breastfeeding rates are declining across Asia Pacific, despite new research estimating that 830,000 babies could be saved globally each year if new mothers around the world breastfed immediately after giving birth. More >>
Bungy jumpers and skydivers – jump to save the children!
Friday, 18 January 2013, 4:33 pm | Save The Children
Harness yourself to a bungy cord or jump out of an airplane (you know you want to!) and use that life moment to change the life of a child. Stepping off the edge will never be more meaningful. More >>
Fears Grow For Syrian Children Struggling to Survive
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 2:52 pm | Save The Children
Fears Grow For Syrian Children And Families Struggling To Survive Bitter Winter Warns Save The Children More >>
Volunteers honoured by Save the Children
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 11:58 am | Save The Children
Save the Children New Zealand has recognised volunteers who together have given over 9000 hours, a combined 154 years of dedicated service in support of the organisation’s work for children in New Zealand and overseas. More >>
White paper a move in the right direction but action needed
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 10:10 am | Save The Children
White paper for children a move in the right direction but what counts now is action More >>
Syrian refugees overwhelm camps in Jordan
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 2:51 pm | Save The Children
A refugee camp in Jordan set up to house families fleeing fighting in Syria has been overwhelmed by thousands of desperate people and is now chronically underfunded, Save the Children has warned. More >>
Save the Children supports The Netherlands study
Wednesday, 22 August 2012, 10:19 am | Save The Children
A new report released today shows respect for children, and an approach from government that supports all parents, are factors that contribute to child wellbeing in the Netherlands. The study examines OECD levels of spending on children and families ... More >>
Hunger Summit the “Starting Gun” On An Olympic Legacy
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 4:33 pm | Save The Children
Hunger Summit the “Starting Gun” On An Olympic Legacy For Millions Of Hungry Children For immediate release The UK government has organised the Olympic Hunger Summit to take place on 12 August, the last day of the Olympics and Save the Children ... More >>
Over A Million Children Are At Risk Of Severe Malnutrition
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 4:31 pm | Save The Children
Over A Million Children Are At Risk Of Severe Malnutrition In West Africa As Families Struggle To Survive Repeated Food Crises. For immediate release 6 August 2012 Millions of families in West Africa are now living through a permanent food crisis, a new ... More >>
Take a stand on child welfare, business leaders told
Friday, 27 July 2012, 2:04 pm | Save The Children
Many of the country’s top business leaders have been challenged to stand up and make a difference when it comes to children in society. Speaking at yesterday’s Trans-Tasman Business Circle Boardroom Series, TelstraClear chief executive Allan ... More >>
Take a stand on child welfare, business leaders told
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:23 pm | Save The Children
Many of the country’s top business leaders have been challenged to stand up and make a difference when it comes to children in society. Speaking at yesterday’s Trans-Tasman Business Circle Boardroom Series, TelstraClear chief executive Allan ... More >>
Exposed: Gaza's deadly drinking water
Saturday, 16 June 2012, 7:18 pm | Save The Children
Our shocking new report 'Gaza's Children' reveals Gaza's only fresh water source is now too dangerous to drink and is contaminated with fertiliser and human waste. More >>
Children used as human shields in Syria
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 5:09 pm | Save The Children
“United Nations' reports of children being used as human shields and being forced to work on the front lines are shocking and deeply worrying. The perpetrators of these crimes must be held to account. This is contrary to International law, and ... More >>
Save The Children: West Africa Food Crisis
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 2:26 pm | Save The Children
Save the Children is today launching a global appeal to tackle the worsening food crisis in West Africa, where more than 18 million people are facing hunger. More >>
West Africa: Save the Children launches urgent appeal
Monday, 11 June 2012, 2:14 pm | Save The Children
MEDIA RELEASE 11 June 2012 Save the Children is today launching a global appeal to tackle the worsening food crisis in West Africa, where more than 18 million people are facing hunger. More >>
Celebrating Youth Week with a global poem
Friday, 18 May 2012, 6:45 pm | Save The Children
Being honest about the skin you’re in - celebrating Youth Week with a global poem More >>
NZ Fourth Globally as Best Place to be Mother – Niger Worst
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 4:46 pm | Save The Children
New Zealand ranks fourth in the world as the best place to be a mother according to Save the Children’s 13th State of the World’s Mothers report. Niger ranks at the very bottom. More >>
Annual Child Death Rate Drops By 4 Million Since 1990
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 9:41 am | Save The Children
Annual Child Death Rate Drops By 4 Million Since 1990: Save The Children Report Reveals Overseas Aid Among Key Drivers Of Change 17 April 2012 Aid is one of six key factors that have driven marked improvements in child wellbeing and survival ... More >>
Annual child death rate drops by 4 million since 1990
Monday, 16 April 2012, 7:25 pm | Save The Children
Annual child death rate drops by 4 million since 1990: Save the Children report reveals overseas aid among key drivers of change More >>