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Stars Support Save The Children Christmas Jumper Day Nov 3, 2014

A number of stars have popped on a pullover and posed for photographs in their festive woollies to mark their support for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day campaign. More →

Malala Yousafzai Awarded Nobel Peace Prize Oct 12, 2014

The United Nations has lauded the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to two human rights activists, saying the winners had received well-deserved recognition for championing children’s rights around the world. More →

Bridgit Mendler Wants To Host A Holiday Party At Your School For Charity Oct 8, 2014

Recording artist and former Disney actress Bridgit Mendler (“Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place”) announced today, via exclusive video, that she has launched a campaign on the celebrity charity-fundraising digital platform Prizeo.com. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio To Be Honored With Clinton Global Citizen Award Sep 15, 2014

President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton have announced new participants for the 10th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, to be held September 21-24 in New York City, including 45 current and former heads of state, and more than 1,000 of the most influential leaders from business, government, civil society and philanthropy. More →

Jennifer Garner Finds The Words For Save The Children Sep 4, 2014

On International Literacy Day on Sept. 8, Save the Children will join forces with actor and artist ambassador Jennifer Garner and other stars to host a day-long virtual word-a-thon and bring attention to the poverty-induced early learning gap. More →

Save The Children Names New Giving Fund For Simpsons Co-Creator Sam Simon Jun 19, 2014

Save the Children announced yesterday a new global philanthropic community called the “Simon Society,” named after Emmy Award-winning co-creator of “The Simpsons” and long-time children’s benefactor, Sam Simon. More →

NBA Star Luol Deng Helps Protect Children of South Sudan Jun 17, 2014

For the children of South Sudan, NBA player Luol Deng, who recently teamed up with Save the Children, is a star on and off the court. More →

New York City Kids Get Their Game On With Cristiano Ronaldo Jun 12, 2014

The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup in Brazil is only a day away, but the world’s best soccer player of 2013 and Save the Children's artist ambassador, Cristiano Ronaldo, still took the time to make the dreams come true for seven kids from Far Rockaway, Queens. More →

Lassie Named As Save The Children Campaign Ambassador May 14, 2014

Lassie, beloved American icon for generations, is taking on a new role to protect U.S. children from disaster as ambassador for Save the Children's Get Ready Get Safe initiative. More →

Bridgit Mendler Kicks Off #BabySitIn Volunteer Campaign For Kids‏ Apr 9, 2014

Actress and platinum-selling recording artist Bridgit Mendler has teamed up with Save the Children to launch #BabySitIn, a volunteer campaign for teens to help babies in the United States and around the world get a healthy start. More →

Prince William And Pope Francis Support Street Child World Cup Apr 1, 2014

Pope Francis and Prince William have pledged their support for the Street Child World Cup as the tournament kicked off this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. More →

Jennifer Garner Joins Save The Children Board Of Trustees Mar 18, 2014

Save the Children announced today that Jennifer Garner has joined the global non-profit’s board of trustees, deepening her commitment to issues affecting children in America and around the world. More →

Stars Attend A Charity Night Of Reggae Mar 14, 2014

On Wednesday, Save the Children held A Night of Reggae at the Roundhouse in London sponsored by RB. More →

Stephen Hawking Gives His Voice To Children Of Syria Mar 13, 2014

Professor Stephen Hawking is featured in the latest TV ad by Save the Children giving his voice to the children of Syria. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Tweets Support For Syrian Children Mar 12, 2014

Football superstar and Save the Children's Artist Ambassador Cristiano Ronaldo has tweeted to raise awareness of the millions of Syrian refugees that need our help. More →

Brooke Shields To Be Honored With Outstanding Mother Award Mar 11, 2014

The National Mother’s Day Committee announced today that it will honor four exceptional women who balance highly successful careers with the daily demands and rewards of motherhood at the 36th Annual Outstanding Mother Awards. More →

Malala Fund And Save The Children Announce New Education Partnership In Jordan Feb 21, 2014

The Malala Fund has announced that it will be partnering with Save the Children to help vulnerable Syrian and Jordanian children return to education. More →

Joan Collins To Attend Save The Children Event Feb 10, 2014

As trendsetters descend upon London Fashion Week, a collection of one-off silk scarves have been hand-painted by some of the UK’s hottest designers and are being auctioned for Save the Children by Mary Portas’s Living & Giving shops. More →

Desmond Tutu Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Syrian Children Jan 22, 2014

Save the Children and other leading humanitarian agencies have published an open letter calling on the parties to the Syrian conflict meeting in Geneva to urgently focus on the plight of children. More →

Bill And Melinda Gates Select Four Charities For Giving Tuesday Nov 29, 2013

Bill and Melinda Gates are supporting Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving on Dec. 3. More →

Paul Weller To Rock Save The Children Christmas Tree Sessions Nov 25, 2013

Save the Children UK is thrilled to announce a stellar line-up for its annual Christmas Tree Sessions. More →

Naomie Harris Named As Save The Children Ambassador Nov 22, 2013

Hollywood actress Naomie Harris has become an ambassador for women and children’s rights following a recent trip to South Africa as Save the Children claims increasing violence against women and children has been “normalised” in many societies. More →

Jennifer Garner Joins Capitol Hill Push To Expand Early Education In America Nov 13, 2013

Drawing on her experience advocating for early education programs across the country, Save the Children Artist Ambassador Jennifer Garner helped launch bipartisan legislation on Capitol Hill Wednesday that would dramatically expand early learning opportunities in America. More →

Walt Disney Company Donates Half-A-Million Dollars To Typhoon Haiyan Victims Nov 13, 2013

The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will donate half-a-million dollars to Save the Children and The American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid and rebuilding efforts related to the recent tragedy in the Philippines. More →

Save The Children Launches 2013 Christmas Jumper Day Nov 4, 2013

Friday 13th December 2013 sees the return of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day with a raft of celebrity support and lots of ways to get involved; from knitting workshops to live gigs and record breaking attempts – Save the Children has it sewn up. More →

Lewis Hamilton Joins Save The Children's Education Campaign Oct 30, 2013

Motor racing superstar Lewis Hamilton has become a Global ambassador for Education for Save the Children, as the international children’s charity steps up its campaign to focus attention on 57 million children out of school around the world. More →

Susan Boyle To Duet With Elvis For Charity Oct 29, 2013

Singing superstar Susan Boyle is set to top the charts globally when her extraordinary duet with Elvis Presley is released as a Christmas single to raise vital funds for Save the Children. More →

Bridgit Mendler Takes On Save The Children’s World Marathon Challenge Oct 23, 2013

On the high desert plains of Yucca Valley, California, actress and recording artist Bridgit Mendler and 67 elementary school students last week took on Save the Children's World Marathon Challenge. More →

Actors And Athletes In Save The Children's New Film Hit The Ground Running Oct 18, 2013

Save the Children today launched a star-studded film featuring actress Isla Fisher, Disney actor Cameron Boyce, Bollywood megastar Kunal Kapoor and Kenyan former world record marathon holder Patrick Makau, to promote its World Marathon Challenge for kids. More →

Bridget Jones Author Named As Save The Children Ambassador Oct 10, 2013

The week that the hotly anticipated new Bridget Jones’ novel is being released, author Helen Fielding is announced as Save the Children's latest celebrity ambassador. More →