Look To The Stars News: Save the Children

America Ferrera To Talk Education And Giving Back

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

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.

Ferrera’s role in this TV show landed her some of the highest accolades in the entertainment industry: an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as ALMA and Imagen awards.

Her starring role in Real Women Have Curves resulted in numerous other honors, including a Sundance Jury Award for best actress. Ferrera both starred in and was executive producer of The Dry Land, the story of a soldier returning home to Texas after the war in Iraq, which won the award for Best International Film at the 2010 Edinburgh Film Festival.

Julianne Moore Shares The Love With Charity For Valentine's Day

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

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.

Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and the organization’s artist ambassador Julianne Moore have invited beloved children’s book authors and illustrators Ian Falconer, Kevin Henkes, Leuyen Pham, Brian Selznick and Mo Willems to design limited-edition Valentine’s cards benefiting Save the Children’s U.S. Programs “Love to Read, Read to Live” campaign.

“Nearly 1 in 4 children in the U.S. lives in poverty and most of them don’t have any books in their homes,” said Moore, who credits her upbringing as an “Army kid” living all over the country for opening her eyes to the reality of poverty in the United States. “You can see why these kids often fall behind in school, and then in life.”

Run With Arsenal And Save The Children

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:30:00 +0000

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.

Entry to the main race is £15 and due to the limited number of spaces available, all runners are encouraged to raise at least £100 in sponsorship. The main race is open to anyone aged 15 or over (as of 31 March 2012). Following the success of last year’s event, there will also be two special junior races for under-14s on the day.

Any runner that manages to raise over £500 for the charity will be deemed a ‘Top Gunner’ and will receive a special gold running number on race day. All runners will receive weekly newsletters featuring useful training and fundraising advice, and a full event guide ahead of race day.

Super Heroes Step Forward To Fight Famine In Africa

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

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.

This multi-million-dollar commitment over the next two years will be supported across all Warner Bros. Entertainment’s and Time Warner’s businesses and feature DC Entertainment’s iconic Justice League characters, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg, issuing the call to action, “We Can Be Heroes.”

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Ambassador For Save The Children

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:35:00 +0000

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

On his first day as a global ambassador, Ronaldo presented a charity auction in aid of the charity’s newborn and child survival campaign in Egypt.

“I’m so proud to support Save the Children. I’m delighted at the funds raised during tonight’s auction and at the support of so many players from across so many different world-class teams in making it such a success,” he said. “This is the most important thing of tonight. Hope it’ll go a long way in stopping needless child deaths.”

Justin Bieber Supports Social Good Facebook Games

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:15:00 +0000

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

The company recently heralded the preview launch of its first “social good” Facebook game, WeTopia, and its first celebrity partnership with talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. Both DeGeneres and Bieber will provide entertainment marketing support as Sojo rolls out its slate of games, beginning with WeTopia.

“Playing online games is a lot of fun already, but WeTopia makes it better by helping children around the world. Some of these kids need to go to school or they need clean water,” said Bieber. “I’ve been so lucky and blessed and that’s why I believe so much in giving back, and I know my fans will feel the same way when they play WeTopia.”

ABC News Supports Million Moms Challenge

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000

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

This first-of-its kind initiative is connecting millions of Americans with millions of moms in developing countries around the world to engage on the critical issues of pregnancy, childbirth and children’s health — moms here helping moms worldwide.

Since its launch on September 19th, 2011, the Million Moms Challenge has built a vibrant community that connects moms across the globe by using the latest social media strategies together with world-class broadcast and digital news platforms to shine a light on the extraordinary challenges faced by mothers and babies in the developing world.

Oak Ridge Boys Return For Save The Children

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

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.

Recently inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, the four members of this legendary country music group — Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban — will bring the toe tappin’ straight across the US from November 15-December 21. Starting out in Branson, MO, the band will perform holiday favorites and mix in their own classic songs, including the chart-topping hit “Elvira” and their newly-released single, “What’cha Gonna Do.”

For those who miss them on the stage, the Oak Ridge Boys will bring their holiday music into homes this holiday season, with a half-hour television special airing on the Inspiration Network and in local markets including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and many others throughout the month of December. The holiday special will also be on Save the Children’s YouTube channel. The night of entertainment will include CMT Insider host Katie Cook, a long-time child sponsor through Save the Children, and the Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas favorites.

Arsenal To Play For Charity This Weekend

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:30:00 +0000

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.

The partnership with Save the Children is aimed at helping the poorest children get a better start in life and give them the chance to grow and fulfil their potential.

As part of the day, players will be donating a day’s wages along with many Arsenal staff to help raise funds for the charity. Supporters are also encouraged to get involved and give what they can to contribute to the partnership which will help to support a range of education projects in the UK and overseas.

Celebrities Bag To Save A Life

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:45:00 +0000

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.

Ever wanted to have your own designer handbag? Well now you can for a fraction of the price and all for a good cause. When Save The Children launches their Christmas Bag to Save a Life Appeal on November 24, fashionistas can bid to get their hands on bags from Christian Louboutin, Mulberry, Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu, Prada and many more in an online auction that will go live that day on www.savethechildren.org.uk/bag2savealife.

Bag to Save a Life is supported by a whole host of celebrities and designers who have donated their own handbags or handbag designs to raise money for the charity’s life saving work in the poorest countries.

Uma Thurman And Geena Davis Film PSAs For USAID

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:45:00 +0000

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.

The campaign encourages Americans to spread awareness of the crisis, support the humanitarian organizations conducting the relief operations, and learn more about the solutions through President Obama’s Feed the Future initiative. The campaign is titled FWD, or famine, war and drought, which is an acronym for the three crises affecting the Horn.

Ashley Jensen Reports On Health Care In Slums

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +0000

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.

With UN countries’ commitment to reduce child mortality by 2015, there is still enormous need. More than eight million children under the age of five die every year, according to Save the Children.

Visiting women in their homes and the alleyways of a slum, Jensen was deeply struck that so many of the deaths of mothers and babies could simply be prevented with inexpensive medicines and basic knowledge. Touring with a midwife trained by Save the Children, Jensen saw her give ante-natal check-ups, advise on dietary requirements during pregnancy, monitor the growth of babies and children and provide vaccinations.

Linkin Park Make Charity Trip To Japan

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:30:00 +0000

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.

After the disaster, Linkin Park launched a fundraising campaign through their non-profit organization, Music for Relief, with all proceeds going to Save the Children’s relief and recovery efforts in Japan.

Linkin Park visited Taizen Elementary School, where band members met students and school officials. At the school, band members Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda and Dave Farrell tried on disaster-preparedness hoods that Save the Children supplied to the school to protect children from falling debris and possible fires during future earthquakes.

Diane Sawyer Supports Million Moms Challenge

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

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.

The Million Moms Challenge will be featured on weekly segments on ABC News’ broadcasts including “Good Morning America,” “World News with Diane Sawyer,” “Nightline,” and “20/20,” as well as other ABC News platforms including ABCNews.com and ABC News Radio. The initiative will lead up to a one-hour prime time special on maternal health anchored by Diane Sawyer on December 16, 2011.

“There is so much we can do together – so many simple ways for us all to link arms to make sure every mother and child has a chance to lead a healthy life,” said ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer.

Photos: Alexis Bledel In Times Square For Save The Children

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:55:00 +0000

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.

The event was in support of Save the Children and Health Workers Count. Alexis was helping to deliver the message to world leaders who are in New York this week attending the UN Summit.

Gilmour Girls' Alexis Bledel To Be In Times Square For Charity Today

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

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

On September 19, 2011, Save the Children, NGO partners, and hundreds of people will gather in Times Square to watch a human mosaic create an image of a health worker and child. Save the Children is calling for millions more life-saving health workers in the poorest countries as the UN General Assembly begins. They are promoting the Health Workers Count campaign.

Health workers are everyday heroes – they save lives. 350 million children never see a health worker in their lives so millions of children die every year from easily treatable conditions such as such as pneumonia and diarrhoea. Save the Children and other organizations are working together to change this.

Kevin McKidd Is One Tough Mudder For Charity

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

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.

On Sunday, Sept. 18, McKidd will compete in the NorCal Tough Mudder in Squaw Valley, Calif. A 10-mile course designed by British Special Forces, the Tough Mudder — known for its mud pits, cliffs, and electric shock obstacles — is designed to test a participant’s strength, stamina, toughness, mental grit and camaraderie. McKidd will “mud it” alongside fellow actors Shemar Moore, Simon Mirren and the ‘Stray Dogs’ team while raising funds for the children affected by the food crisis in East Africa.

Arnold Palmer And Drew Carey To Be Honored At Charity Gala

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

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.

“There can be no question that these are four of the most illustrious honorees on the planet,” says Mr. Martell. “They care. They are true humanitarians, every one of them. They are honoring us by permitting us to honor them. On behalf of those fighting cancer today and those who undoubtedly will in the future, we are most grateful.”

Golf legend and philanthropist Arnold Palmer will receive the Lifetime Philanthropic Award. For nearly a half century, Mr. Palmer has been one of the best-known sportsmen and businessmen in the world. In just over two decades, the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has risen from a community hospital serving Central Florida to an internationally-known health care institution, now ranked as one of the country’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report. Thanks in part to Martell support, these clinicians are increasingly joining forces with researchers around the country and in Orlando to perform research and develop innovative cancer treatments and protocols.

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

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0000

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.

A combination of failed rains and rising food prices has left over 10 million people facing a devastating food crisis and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Jack is donating a total of $30,000 to three organizations working hard to provide food, water, medicine and on-the-ground support for millions of people in the drought stricken areas.

Jack is donating $10,000 each to UNICEF, Save the Children, and the World Food Programme. These humanitarian relief organizations are responding quickly to the food crisis but are still in urgent need of funds for emergency nourishment and supplies to stop the situation from growing worse.

Stars Step Up For Save The Children East Africa Appeal

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

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.

A global audience close to 600 million Facebook and Twitter fans will be able to view a short film of the crisis in East Africa created by award-winning director Kevin MacDonald from footage of East Africa. The film is set to the 1973 Bob Marley & The Wailers song ‘High Tide or Low Tide’ and will reach over a billion people.

The campaign was developed to support Save the Children’s fundraising for the devastating food crisis affecting millions of children and their families across East Africa.

Iman And Kevin McKidd Fast For Charity

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000

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.

Participants in the Fast-a-Thon skipped a snack, meal or a day’s worth of food. Iman supported the Fast-A-Thon through her social networks, while Kevin McKidd joined Save the Children staff, volunteers and supporters in fasting while on the Grey’s Anatomy set, and ended the fast on August 9, his birthday. Last week, Kevin McKidd and Save the Children released a PSA to generate more awareness of the emergency situation in East Africa, which can be viewed here.

A severe food shortage from the worst drought in 60 years is threatening the lives of close to 3 million children in East Africa. Save the Children is delivering life-saving food, water, medicines and care to children and families affected by child hunger crisis in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. Given the scale of the East Africa food crisis, Save the Children globally is seeking to raise $100 million for its humanitarian response.

Linkin Park To Perform Secret Charity Show For Japan

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:30:00 +0000

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.

The only way to get tickets to the event is to raise $500 for the cause by creating a fundraising page at SecretShowForJapan.com. Tickets are limited, only the first 500 people to reach the fundraising goal will get invited to the show.

Celebrities Call On World Leaders For Urgent Horn Of Africa Funds

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

A group of global artists, activists and business leaders have signed a joint letter urging world leaders to step up their response to the famine in the Horn of Africa. They call on them to act “without reservation, prevarication or equivocation” when they meet at an emergency summit in Rome.

Among the signatories are Annie Lennox, Bob Geldof, Simon Cowell, Richard Curtis, Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Kristin Scott Thomas, and representatives from charities such as Oxfam, the ONE Campaign, Comic Relief, CAFOD, ActionAid, Save the Children and many others.

“As we write, more than 11 million people are suffering the great agony of the worst famine in Africa for many years. It is incomprehensible that in 2011 anyone should die of starvation. $600 million* is needed now for our fellow humans. Not a great sum for the world, even in a time of great economic difficulty for some. Last week European leaders found over hundred times this amount to shore up the euro and bail out banks, yet countries like France, Italy, the Arab States and Germany have so far given miniscule amounts of money to prevent people dying from hunger. Surely this must be unacceptable? A true measure of strength is how one cares for the weak. A true test of power is how one protects the frail.

British Stars Born To Shine For Charity

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

A number of well known British faces are taking part in a new campaign for Save the Children by following the dreams of what they wanted to do when they grew up.

Danielle Lineker always wanted to be a vet

Emma Watson Is Painted For Charity

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Harry Potter star Emma Watson recently collaborated with artist Mark Demsteader to create beautiful paintings for charity.

Crafted from a series of photographs, the “Emma” exhibition was displayed at London’s Panter and Hall. All of the paintings feature Watson and will benefit the African charity CAMFED.

Since 1993, CAMFED has educated and empowered the women of sub-Saharan. The community based charity takes children from the impoverished areas of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana and Malawi and provides them with long-term developmental support. CAMFED prepares its students to become community leaders by combating AIDS, poverty and poor money management.