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Save the Children Supports Young People Being Consulted and Making Decisions
12 August, 2010 - Today is International Youth Day marking the launch of International Youth Year that is focusing on ‘Our Year, Our Voice.’
Malnutrition and deadly diseases threaten more than six million children in flood-devastated Pakistan
August 10, 2010 - Save the Children reports more than six million children are vulnerable to malnutrition and life threatening diseases as a result of the floods in Pakistan having lost their homes and in many cases being separated from their families.
Food Supplies Run Low and Families and Children Drink Contaminated Water in Flood-affected Pakistan
August 5, 2010 – Save the Children reports more than half of the families it is helping had no remaining food supply.
Save the Children to increase efforts in Pakistan
4 August, 2010 – Save the Children New Zealand welcomes the announcement that the New Zealand Government is providing $2 million emergency aid to Pakistan following the severe flooding in the northwest of the country.
Save the Children launches emergency appeal for Pakistan flood affected children
3 August, 2010 – Save the Children New Zealand has launched an emergency appeal in response to the needs of children and families affected by severe floods in Pakistan, CEO Liz Gibbs announced today.
Save the Children mobilising to help families affected by Pakistan flooding
2 August, 2010 - Save the Children is mobilising supplies and personnel to begin providing emergency assistance to the children and families who have been affected by the unusually heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan, Save the Children New Zealand’s CEO, Liz Gibbs, said today
Save the Children supports Pacific Forum’s focus on Millennium Development Goals
Save the Children New Zealand applauds new online volunteer network
22 July 2010 – Save the Children’s Chief Executive, Liz Gibbs, welcomes the Government’s announcement today of VolunteerNet, a new website initiative to help connect volunteers with event volunteering opportunities.
Proud Lottery winner hails from Central Otago
16 July – Cromwell resident, Mrs Siggi Keis, was thrilled to learn she’d won first prize in Save the Children’s 2010 Lottery, drawn 14 July.
Romania’s severe flooding after days of heavy rains impacts hundreds of children
Six months after the devastating earthquake a long road to recovery lies ahead for Haitian children
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 7 July 2010 — As Haiti approaches six months since the devastating earthquake of January 12, Save the Children International’s team in Haiti continues to assist vulnerable children and families. However, children still remain at risk, and a long-term process of intense reconstruction, rehabilitation and investment ahead is foreseen.
Almost 400,000 Children in Niger at Risk of Starvation
22 June 2010 - Almost 400,000 children in the West African country of Niger are at risk of dying of starvation over their summer, Save the Children warns today.
Save the Children NZ Launches Emergency Appeal for Children in Kyrgyzstan
21 June 2010 - Save the Children New Zealand has launched an emergency appeal to assist children and families displaced by the growing conflict in Kyrgyzstan, CEO Liz Gibbs announced today.
Save the Children International Responds to Growing Crisis in Kyrgyzstan
18 June 2010 - Southern Kyrgyzstan has experienced escalating violence between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbek populations since the government in Bishkek was overthrown on April 7 and an interim government took power.
Save the Children 2010 Lottery Launched
8 June 2010 - Save the Children has launched the 2010 Lottery to make a difference and help children in need by supporting education programmes in Fiji, Nepal, Laos and Bangladesh, and health and HIV projects in Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Kenya.
Children in Haiti tell their stories with cameras
4 June 2010 - TV3 recently ran this clip about children in Haiti finding their voices after the earthquake.
Aid flotilla incident highlights plight of Gaza’s children, says Save the Children
2 June 2010 - Save the Children is shocked and saddened by the loss of life on-board the Free Gaza Movement flotilla, says Save the Children New Zealand’s Chief Executive, Liz Gibbs, today.
School children targeted in growing number of conflicts around the world
12 May 2010 - Children and school buildings are increasingly becoming targets in conflicts across the world, warns Save the Children as one of the key findings of a report The Future is Now. Teen journos observe World Press Freedom day at Parliament
5 May 2010. Young journalism graduates from around the country were honoured at Parliament yesterday by the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia, and media-watcher, Russell Brown.
New Zealand one of the best places in the world to be a mother
4 May 2010 – Mothers in New Zealand are living in one of the best places in the world, according to Save the Children’s 11th annual State of the World’s Mothers report released today, which ranks the best and worst places in the world to be a mother.
1.2 million children in Niger at risk of malnutrition 3 May 2010 - 1.2 million children in Niger are at risk of malnutrition with 378,000 facing starvation
Thousands of children affected by China earthquake
15 April 2010 - Children are likely to be the worst affected by the Qinghai earthquake which has killed hundreds of people, warns Save the Children.
New Zealanders have contributed nearly $1 million towards the relief effort in Haiti
12 April 2010 - Three months after the Haiti quake, New Zealanders have opened their hearts and their wallets to contribute more than $960,000 towards Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency response.
One month on from the Chile earthquake, at least half million children are still out of school
9 April 2010 - At least half a million children are still out of school one month on from the earthquake that devastated Chile’s central regions. Many children will remain out of school for months to come, Save the Children warns.
Tale of Two Cities: Urbanisation and Child Health
7 April 2010 - Despite being one of the fastest growing cities in India at an average 8.8 per cent, the number of children under five dying in Delhi has been on the rise - epitomising the challenges of urbanisation for public health.
New Zealanders challenged to do one thing
24 March 2010 - HRH the Princess Royal, Princess Anne has launched a new Save the Children campaign and website that challenges New Zealanders to do one thing to help save a child’s life.
Earthquake hits Chile
1 March 2010 - At 3:34am on February 27 2010, a major earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck central Chile, 91km from the city of Concepcion
Help For Haiti Fundraising Concert - Wellington
18 February 2010 - Some of New Zealand’s hottest musicians have teamed up to try to raise funds for the survivors of the Haiti earthquake.
Benefit dinner to raise money for Haiti
15 February 2010 - High profile New Zealanders are coming together for a memorable benefit dinner and auction, 80 for Haiti, to raise money for Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal.
One Month after Major Quake, Ongoing Crises for Haitian Children
10 February 2010 - One month after Haiti experienced the worst natural disaster in its history, Save the Children has reached nearly 300,000 children and adults in the earthquake impact zone.
Save the Children reaches more than 105,000 children and families in Haiti
28 January 2010 - Two weeks after a devastating magnitude-7 earthquake rocked Haiti, the global humanitarian organization Save the Children has reached more than 105,000 children and adults, providing lifesaving food, medicines and supplies.
New Zealanders respond generously to Haiti appeal
27 January 2010 - Save the Children has been overwhelmed by the generous kiwi spirit two weeks after a powerful and devastating earthquake struck Haiti.
Radio program in Hait to promote newborn and infant health
26 January 2010 - Save the Children is supporting efforts to promote breastfeeding among new mothers in Haiti to ensure the protection of the youngest and most vulnerable survivors of the devastating January 12 earthquake.
Save the Children Statement on Adoption in Haiti
The current situation in the earthquake-affected areas of Haiti places many children at risk and without adequate care. A large number of children may be separated from their parents or extended families due to death, injury or the sheer chaos created by the disaster.
New Zealand musicians and performers unite to raise money for Haiti
22 January 2010 - Come along and support New Zealand musicians in a musical extravaganza, “Save the Children - Haiti” at Auckland’s Powerstation on Saturday 30 January 2010 to raise money for Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal.
Artists collaborate to raise money for Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal
21 January 2010 – Artists from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom have joined together to contribute to Save the Children’s aid efforts in Haiti, through a collective artwork auction on TradeMe called Art Loves Haiti.
Save the Children races to reach children in Haiti’s earthquake zone
20 January 2010 – New Zealanders have responded generously to Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal by donating over $190,000 but much more assistance is needed.
Save the Children creating long-term plan to “Build Back Better” in Haiti
19 January 2010 - Even as Save the Children delivers aid to children and families in Haiti, the children’s rights agency is building a long-term plan to build back better in the impoverished, earthquake-affected country.
Save the Children says health risks on the rise for Haiti’s most vulnerable children
Save the
Children’s emergency health and nutrition director in Haiti, Kathryn Bolles, says
she is concerned about the increased health risks for children,
as clean water supplies become scarce and sanitation conditions deteriorate.
Save the Children Gives Medical Aid to Miracle Baby Recovered in Haiti
16 January 2010 - Save the Children staff in Haiti gave emergency medical attention to a baby girl pulled from the rubble Friday afternoon (local time), nearly three days after an earthquake flattened much of Port-au-Prince.
Ladyhawke artwork auction for Save the Children's Haiti Emergency Appeal
16 January 2010 - Ladyhawke artist Sarah Larnach has announced that the ebay auction of Ladyhawke artwork will raise funds for Save the Children's Haiti Emergency Appeal.
Up to 2 million children affected by Haiti Earthquake as Save the Children gets relief to families
16 January 2010 - Save the Children’s emergency response team has started to distribute hygiene kits, food, water, medicines and supplies to children and families in need in Haiti.
New Zealanders responding generously to the Haiti Emergency Appeal
15 January 2010 — Save the Children’s Haiti emergency appeal has raised $120,000 in just over 24 hours to assist vulnerable children and families.
Save the Children Launches Emergency Relief Effort to Assist in Haiti
14 January 2010 — Save the Children has launched an immediate emergency appeal to assist children and families in Haiti.
Major earthquake hits Haiti, Save the Children staff working on the ground
12 January 2010 - Save the Children is verifying the safety of staff just hours after a major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, near the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
Make 2010 one to remember with our India Cycle Challenge
11 January 2010 - If you’re looking for an amazing challenge for 2010, Save the Children’s India Cycle Challenge may be just the thing to spin your wheels.
Save the Children begins emergency response for Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami victims
06 January 2010 - Up to 100 homes are reported destroyed or declared unsafe on Rendova and Tetepare Islands following a series of earthquakes in the Solomon Islands over the past 48 hours.