http://www.savethechildren.org.nz/ Save the Children New Zealand News en-gb webmaster@savethechildren.org.nz webmaster@savethechildren.org.nz Save the Children New Zealand, http://www.savethechildren.org.nz http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-31.html As the devastating floods in Pakistan continue to cause misery for millions of families, Save the Children reports that tens of thousands of newborn babies and their mothers could be in serious danger. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-30.html Providing health services to millions of people affected by the massive flooding in Pakistan remains a priority for humanitarian agencies, as a large numbers of those affected by the disaster continue to seek treatment for diseases such as diarrhoea, skin infections, respiratory problems and malaria, says the United Nations health agency. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-25.html An estimated 800,000 people affected by the catastrophic floods in Pakistan can only be reached by helicopter, the United Nations reported today, appealing for 40 additional helicopters to deliver humanitarian aid to those stranded in areas inaccessible by land. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-23.html Millions of homeless children and families are surrounded by infested floodwaters and the growing risk of epidemics of fatal diseases, as the flooding continues in Pakistan. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-20.html New Zealanders’ are digging deep to urgently help six million children in flood-ravaged Pakistan with donations continuing to pour into Save the Children New Zealand. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-16.html Save the Children Zealand has received an extraordinary outpouring of generosity from New Zealanders who have donated $91,092.75 to help the children and families affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-13.html A few days ago, teams from Save the Children assessed damages and identified the neediest families in Bahrain and Mankyal in the Swat region of Pakistan. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-12.html 12 August, 2010 - Today is International Youth Day marking the launch of International Youth Year that is focusing on Our Year, Our Voice. Save the Childrens new leadership programme is being piloted in high schools giving students a toolkit of management principles to make lasting change in their lives and communities. The programme introduces young people to tools developed by the father of modern management Peter Drucker that develop students skills for effective management and social responsibility to become ethical leaders, says Liz Gibbs, CEO of Save the Children New Zealand. In the Drucker-in-High-School programme young people work closely with business people and community leaders. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-10.html 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. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-08-05.html Of the 80 communities surveyed by Save the Children in the flood-affected Swat region the past two days, half are unable to access health services; 45 percent are drinking contaminated water from rivers, ponds and lakes; and 42 percent do not have any water containers. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100