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Mary Robinson On Child Marriage May 25, 2012

“Is it a boy, or is it a child?” is a question former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, heard her father lament as she was growing up. A country doctor, her father was asked this question time and again by mothers at home births.

Dalai Lama Donates Prize Money To Save The Children May 16, 2012

The Dalai Lama is to donate the bulk of his Templeton Prize money to Save the Children.

Jennifer Connelly Named As Save The Children Ambassador May 7, 2012

Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly is joining Save the Children as an Artist Ambassador to advocate for children in need in the United States and around the world, the global humanitarian agency announced at its fourth biennial Celebration of Hope charity event in Greenwich, Conn.

Support Save The Children With Evita On Broadway May 1, 2012

Bulgari have announced that they will celebrate the much anticipated return of “Evita” to Broadway with an exclusive private event and performance benefitting Save the Children’s HEART program, dedicated to Healing and Education through the Arts.

Randy Jackson Blogs Save The Children Apr 30, 2012

Save the Children’s Mark Shriver and American Idol judge Randy Jackson have blogged in the Huffington Post about Save the Children’s work with needy kids in the US.

Bob Marley Film To Benefit Save The Children Apr 17, 2012

Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures and Milyoni has announced that Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald’s definitive documentary about the legendary musician Bob Marley will be the first U.S. release ever to be made available for streaming on Facebook the same day as its theatrical release, April 20. A portion of the proceeds from the film’s Facebook sales will benefit Save the Children.

Hilary Duff And Save The Children Support Johnson's Baby Care Initiative Apr 16, 2012

Save the Children has joined with Johnson’s Baby to launch a new charitable partnership to ensure every baby has a healthy and happy start in life. The new initiative, called Johnson’s Baby Care, will support the healthy development of moms and babies while also addressing the basic care needs of families during crisis situations in the form of educational initiatives, product donations and financial assistance.

Shaq O'Neal To Be Honored As Father Of The Year Feb 28, 2012

The National Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council announced today that it has named 2012 honorees for its 34th Annual Outstanding Mother Awards and 71st Annual Father of the Year Awards luncheons. Proceeds for both events will benefit Save the Children’s U.S. Programs.

America Ferrera To Talk Education And Giving Back Feb 6, 2012

America Ferrera, the award-winning actress who is best known for her portrayal of Betty Suarez in the hit comedy Ugly Betty, will speak at Bunker Hill Community College on Thursday, February 16, 2012.

Julianne Moore Shares The Love With Charity For Valentine's Day Feb 1, 2012

This Valentine’s Day, give children living in poverty a lifelong love of reading to help break the lifelong cycle of poverty, one Valentine at a time.

Run With Arsenal And Save The Children Jan 25, 2012

A ten-lap fun run around the outside of the Arsenal home ground of Emirates Stadium will raise money to help give the world’s poorest children a better start in life.

Super Heroes Step Forward To Fight Famine In Africa Jan 24, 2012

DC Entertainment, home of the world’s greatest super heroes, yesterday unveiled an unprecedented giving campaign to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Ambassador For Save The Children Jan 5, 2012

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as an ambassador for Save the Children.

Justin Bieber Supports Social Good Facebook Games Dec 21, 2011

Sojo Studios has forged a partnership with global pop/R&B phenomenon Justin Bieber to help children around the world.

ABC News Supports Million Moms Challenge Dec 13, 2011

March Of Dimes is joining ABC News and the United Nations Foundation in the recently launched Million Moms Challenge.

Oak Ridge Boys Return For Save The Children Dec 8, 2011

Pull out your “Elvira” records, the Oak Ridge Boys are back. Kicking off a 31-city holiday concert tour and a television special that will aired Thanksgiving weekend, the Boys are making all the stops this season to support children in need through Save the Children’s child sponsorship programs.

Arsenal To Play For Charity This Weekend Nov 25, 2011

Arsenal Football Club has announced it is dedicating its Premier League match against Fulham this Saturday, 26th November (kick-off 5.30pm), to its Global Charity Partner, Save the Children.

Celebrities Bag To Save A Life Nov 23, 2011

Sienna Miller, Tilda Swinton and Samantha Cameron are backing Save the Children’s ‘Bag to Save a Life’ appeal and have donated their designer handbags.

Uma Thurman And Geena Davis Film PSAs For USAID Nov 3, 2011

In response to the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is joining the Ad Council to launch a national public awareness campaign featuring Uma Thurman and Geena Davis.

Ashley Jensen Reports On Health Care In Slums Oct 26, 2011

Actor Ashley Jensen recently visited Delhi in India to see how Save the Children is progressing in its efforts to get better access to health services into the poorest neighborhoods of the world.

Linkin Park Make Charity Trip To Japan Sep 27, 2011

Six months after the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeastern coast of Japan, American band Linkin Park visited children affected by the disaster in Ishinomaki, a city ravaged by the disaster.

Diane Sawyer Supports Million Moms Challenge Sep 20, 2011

ABC News and the UN Foundation have launched an initiative engaging millions of Americans to support millions of moms across the globe around the critical issues of pregnancy, childbirth and children’s health — moms here helping moms worldwide.

Photos: Alexis Bledel In Times Square For Save The Children Sep 19, 2011

Gilmour Girls’ Alexis Bledel showed up in Times Square today as hundreds of people joined together to form a human mosaic portraying a Nigerian health care worker with a child.

Gilmour Girls' Alexis Bledel To Be In Times Square For Charity Today Sep 19, 2011

Gilmour Girls actress Alexis Bledel will be in Times Square, NYC, today for a very special event with Save the Children.

Kevin McKidd Is One Tough Mudder For Charity Sep 16, 2011

Scottish actor Kevin McKidd (Grey’s Anatomy, Brave, Percy Jackson) will soon trade in his doctor scrubs for a classic kilt as he gets down in the mud to raise money for Save the Children’s East Africa relief efforts.

Arnold Palmer And Drew Carey To Be Honored At Charity Gala Aug 29, 2011

Tony Martell, Founder and Chairman of the TJ Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research, is proud to announce the honorees for the 36th Annual Awards Gala, which will take place on Thursday, November 3rd at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.

Jack Johnson Donates $30,000 To Fight Famine In East Africa Aug 19, 2011

In the midst of the current drought and famine in East Africa, Jack Johnson has announced his support of hunger relief efforts in the region.

Stars Step Up For Save The Children East Africa Appeal Aug 10, 2011

Yesterday saw the launch of a ground-breaking celebrity charity social media campaign, ’I’m Gonna Be Your Friend’ supported by many of the world’s most famous names in entertainment and their fans, including Beyoncé Knowles, Annie Lennox and Sting.

Iman And Kevin McKidd Fast For Charity Aug 10, 2011

Supermodel Iman and actor Kevin McKidd backed a Save the Children sponsored 24-hour “Fast-A-Thon” on August 8 to raise awareness and funds for children suffering from the East Africa food crisis.

Linkin Park To Perform Secret Charity Show For Japan Aug 5, 2011

On August 31, Linkin Park and Japan’s best-selling artist B’z will perform at a small intimate show at a secret venue in Los Angeles to benefit Music for Relief and their work with Save the Children to provide much needed earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan.