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Severity of Bihar floods intensifies

Thursday, 4 September 2008, 2:42 pm | Save The Children

Save the Children reports that children forced to leave their homes because of flood in Bihar, India are now facing severe health threats. The Indian health department has confirmed several cases of diarrhoea and there are reports of an outbreak of ... More >>

Save the Children responds to flooding in Bihar

Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 9:41 am | Save The Children

Save the Children New Zealand has announced that it is sending an initial NZ$20,000 to support the hundreds of thousands of children who have been forced to leave their homes as a result of the devastating floods in India's northern Bihar region. It ... More >>

Spin Dad’s Wheels On Father’s Day

Monday, 1 September 2008, 4:54 pm | Save The Children

Instead of showering Dad with the same old gifts of socks, aftershave or golf balls, this Father’s Day spin his wheels with a gift from Save the Children’s Wish List. More >>

Helping children can pay off

Thursday, 14 August 2008, 4:04 pm | Save The Children

If your organisation is focused on inspiring, elevating and enriching the lives of Kiwi kids – you could be eligible for a grant from Save the Children New Zealand More >>

Child Poverty report shows urgent action needed

Thursday, 7 August 2008, 12:55 am | Save The Children

The government must take urgent action to reduce the appalling level of child poverty in New Zealand, says John Bowis, Executive Director of Save the Children New Zealand. More >>

NZers urged not to forget cyclone survivors

Monday, 4 August 2008, 10:13 am | Save The Children

Three months after Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar, Kiwis are being asked to dig a little deeper into their pockets to help those children and families trying to rebuild their lives. More >>

Fairytale design a boost for Save the Children

Monday, 7 July 2008, 10:28 am | Save The Children

Leading New Zealand fashion designer Sherilyn Catchpole whose label State of Grace epitomises femininity, romance and theatre has brought all three to bear in a specially designed rug she's created to raise money for Save the Children. More >>

Exploring the special needs of children

Thursday, 3 July 2008, 11:10 am | Save The Children

Exploring the special needs of children at an out-of-school recreation programme and developing some safe party guidelines for young people are two of the latest projects to benefit from Save the Children New Zealand's Small Grants Fund. More >>

Children pay the price for climate change inaction

Monday, 30 June 2008, 3:13 pm | Save The Children

International development agency Save the Children is calling for a dramatic shake-up in dealing with natural disasters linked to climate change. More >>

Save The Children And All Blacks End Partnership

Thursday, 26 June 2008, 1:57 pm | Save The Children

Save the Children New Zealand acknowledges the valuable contribution made by the All Blacks and the New Zealand Rugby Union during the time that we have been the Official Charity of the All Blacks. Next week (June 30) marks the end of our three-year ... More >>

Anti Smacking Bill "Working Well"

Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 11:17 am | Save The Children

It's now been one year since Aotearoa/New Zealand became the first predominantly English-speaking country to give children the same protection as adults against assault. More >>

New Chairman For Save The Children

Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 2:19 pm | Save The Children

Allan Freeth, Chief Executive Officer of TestraClear, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Save the Children New Zealand (SCNZ). More >>

Myanmar one month on: helping children rebuild

Friday, 6 June 2008, 12:20 am | Save The Children

As families affected by Cyclone Nargis continue their struggle to recover from its devastating effects, Save the Children, one of the biggest aid agencies operating in Myanmar, is focusing its attention on getting children back to school. More >>

Lack of aid leaves children last in line

Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 5:29 pm | Save The Children

The international community is ignoring the plight of 37 million children around the world who are missing out on their education because of civil war, armed struggle or environmental crises within their own countries. More >>

Myanmar's children will be able to play again

Friday, 30 May 2008, 9:13 am | Save The Children

Many of Myanmar's children will have the opportunity to laugh and play again, thanks to child-friendly spaces being set up by Save the Children. More >>

Kids Show Graham Henry It's Not All Black & White

Thursday, 29 May 2008, 11:12 am | Save The Children

All Blacks Coach Graham Henry had some help with his team selection today – five young supporters were on hand at training in Auckland to give Coach Henry some tips and to promote Save the Children's upcoming event – Team Talk with Graham Henry ... More >>

Budget empowers parents and communities

Thursday, 22 May 2008, 5:08 pm | Save The Children

Save the Children New Zealand welcomes the Government's Budget initiatives which will strengthen and empower the capacity of parents and communities to care for New Zealand's children. More >>

Children Suffer Hugely In China's Earthquake

Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 11:36 am | Save The Children

The number of fatalities from China's earthquake is reported at 11,921 with almost 7000 hospitalised and 60,000 unable to be reached. The numbers are likely to climb once communications are restored. More >>

Emergency supplies airlifted direct to Yangon

Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 2:58 pm | Save The Children

An emergency flight carrying relief supplies of tents and water purifying kits has arrived in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, and its cargo has been released to Save the Children. More >>

Focusing on cyclone's youngest victims

Monday, 12 May 2008, 4:46 pm | Save The Children

Save the Children is working against the clock to reach surviving children and their families left destitute in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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