New Zealand
All Blacks do their bit for disadvantaged children
12.12.07 - All Blacks Greg Somerville, Andy Ellis and Brendon Leonard will head to Papua New Guinea next week to help build a health clinic for some of the world's poorest children.
Thousands of cyclone survivors still at risk in Bangladesh
05.12.07 - Tens of thousands of cyclone survivors in Bangladesh – many of them homeless children – remain in critical need of food, water, shelter and medical assistance nearly three weeks after the worst storm of the past decade struck the country's southern coast, killing more than 3,000 people, destroying more than 300,000 homes and closing thousands of schools.
Appointment of a Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Violence against Children
27.11.07 - On the 27th of November the UN General Assembly decided to establish a Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Violence against Children. Save the Children welcomes this decision, which is an important step forward in the fight against all forms of violence against children.
Support Save the Children New Zealand's response to the cyclone in Banglasdesh
19.11.07 - Save the Children New Zealand is sending NZ$25,000 to support initial relief efforts following the devastating effects of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh.
Save the Children awards recognise dedicated volunteers
12.11.07 - Save the Children Awards were presented over the weekend to a group of dedicated volunteers who have given a combined total of nearly 200 years’ service.
Putting children first for 60 years
01.11.07 - Almost NZ$300 million* has been raised by Save the Children New Zealand since its inception in Aotearoa 60 years ago.
Upstart offers kids the chance to get published!
16.08.07 - Upstart Magazine, one of New Zealand’s most widely read children’s magazines, wants to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to get your work published and go into the draw to win great prizes!
South Asian floods will hit families for months to come, says Save the Children New Zealand
09.08.07 - The aftermath of the current flooding in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan will take its toll on children in the region for many months, according to Save the Children New Zealand, which is responding in all three countries.
Save the Children New Zealand launches appeal for South Asia floods
06.08.07 - Save the Children New Zealand is launching an urgent appeal for children in South Asia who are currently affected by floods. At least 10 million children across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan are at risk. Homes have been swept away, water supplies have been contaminated and whole communities are exposed to the dangers of water-borne diseases.
Every Child Counts conference asks "Are we there yet?"
27.07.07 - Save the Children is part of Every Child Counts, a coalition of leading non-government organisations and professional bodies. In September the Every Child Counts annual conference will take a critical look at the question: “Are we there yet? Placing children at the centre of policy and planning”. Conference presenters will explore the efforts of central and local government in prioritising children’s needs.
Save the Children supports sustainability film challenge
26.07.07 - Save the Children is supporting THE OUTLOOK FOR SOMEDAY sustainability film challenge for young New Zealanders up to the age of 20, through its New Zealand Programme funding.
Youth Parliament: speaking out for issues that affect us all
06.07.07 - Save the Children New Zealand congratulates the many young people participating in the upcoming Youth Parliament and welcomes this opportunity for them to experience parliamentary process. The youth press gallery is an excellent opportunity for young people to be supported by the mainstream media, providing a public forum for to raise issues and have their voices heard.
George Clooney: "Save the Children is saving lives in Darfur"
29.06.07 - Not on Our Watch, a new organisation headed by George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Jerry Weintraub and David Pressman, has announced a $1 million donation to Save the Children to assist more than 70,000 displaced women and children living in temporary camps in West Darfur, Sudan and in eastern Chad.
A child’s right for protection from violence now law
21.06.07 - From tomorrow the use of force for the purposes of correction will no longer be lawful with the introduction of the Crimes (Substituted Section 59) Amendment Act.
Education target will be missed, warns Save the Children
20.06.07 - Save the Children warns that at least 30 million children, most living in conflict affected countries, are still likely to be out of school by 2015, the target year for education for all and the Millennium Development Goals. New Zealand and 188 other countries endorsed the Millennium Development Goals in 2000 to significantly reduce global poverty by 2015.
Save the Children applauds the repeal of Section 59
16.05.07 - The New Zealand Parliament has shown leadership and courage in passing the Crimes Amendment Bill (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline). The repeal of Section 59 is a step closer to addressing the issue of child abuse and protecting the children of New Zealand, according to Save the Children New Zealand's Executive Director, John Bowis.
New Zealand child wellbeing ailing: International Save the Children report
08.05.07 - Save the Children today released its eighth annual Mothers’ Index that ranks the best – and worst – places to be a mother and a child. The report compares the wellbeing of mothers and children in 140 countries.
Save the Children applauds Parliamentary support for the repeal of Section 59
02.05.07 - Save the Children welcomes the debate for the Crimes Amendment Bill (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) (Section 59) to enable the Bill to move to its third reading.
Save the Children receives aid from NZ Government for Fijian children following floods.
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12.04.07 - In the most substantial financial contribution to date from any donor, towards the recovery from the floods in Fiji, the grant will support Save the Children's feeding programme for children.
Save the Children responds to the tsunami devastated Solomon Islands
05.04.07 - Save the Children New Zealand is supporting the emergency situation in the Solomon Islands by accepting donations and is also sending $20,000 to help with relief efforts.
Support available for projects that promote child safety and participation in their communities
21.03.07 - Grants of up to $5000 are available from Save the Children to fund individuals and organisations (including children and young persons) working to promote children’s rights in New Zealand. Projects should contribute to one or more of these goals: improving child participation, increasing child safety, reducing discrimination or reducing child poverty.
Support available for projects that promote child safety and participation in the Waikato
20.03.07 - Grants of up to $5000 are available from Save the Children to fund individuals and organisations (including children and young persons) working to promote children’s rights in New Zealand – and a special fund is available especially for the Waikato. Projects should contribute to one or more of these goals: improving child participation, increasing child safety, reducing discrimination or reducing child poverty.
Parliament must now follow through to protect children from abuse.
21.02.07 - The New Zealand Parliament can be applauded for passing the second reading of the Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill, says Save the Children New Zealand's Executive Director, John Bowis.
Preventing child abuse and poverty key issues for government to address
14.02.07 - In order to improve the lives of New Zealand children we must focus on reducing child abuse and lifting families out of poverty, says Save the Children New Zealand Executive director, John Bowis in response to the Prime Minister's Statement at the opening of Parliament yesterday.
New Zealand must work harder to improve our children's lives
14.02.07 - New Zealand must work much harder to improve the lives of our children, according to Save the Children New Zealand's Executive Director, John Bowis in response to the UNICEF report on child well-being released today.