Dr. House Writes Prescription for Save the Children Actor Hugh Laurie of television's House serves as an Artist Ambassador for Save the Children. The Golden Globe winner recently joined Save the Children and child health groups in calling for an annual World Pneumonia Day on November 2, 2009. "It's so big, you couldn't make a TV show about it," said Laurie. "But we can and must change it."
Gwyneth Paltrow Joins Fight to Save Children's Lives Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, Save the Children's Artist Ambassador, has joined Save the Children's global campaign to help millions of children in poor countries survive to age 5. On April 7, 2009, she joined the effort of the agency and child health groups to establish an annual World Pneumonia Day on Nov. 2, 2009. "We can stand on the sides and continue to watch this tragedy unfold," the Oscar winner said, "or we can step in and change the ending. World Pneumonia Day gives everyone the chance to act." Read more.
Adora Svitak Is a Force for Change Save the Children Artist Ambassador Adora Svitak has been writing how-to books to help educators and students communicate more effectively since she was just seven. By giving her insider's perspective on how kids think she has become a force for change. Her message is that all children have the potential to learn and succeed when adults give them the necessary support, tools and encouragement. Adora has narrated a video on preschool playgrounds in Mozambique for Save the Children. Watch the video
Jennifer Garner Joins Save the Children's U.S. Efforts to Advocate for America's Youngest Jennifer Garner, actor, advocate and mother of two, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to help launch Save the Children's State of the World’s Mothers' 2009 report. While in D.C., Jennifer also met with key leaders on Capitol Hill to request support for early childhood education funding nationwide, and to share stories from her visit this past March to see Save the Children’s early childhood programs in California’s Central Valley. Read more.
Emmy Award-winning actor America Ferrera, star of ABC's popular show "Ugly Betty", took a trip to the Navajo Nation in April as Save the Children's Artist Ambassador. Ferrera cheered on mothers and children in Chinle, AZ who are involved in Save the Children's early childhood development programs. Said Ferrera, "The best thing mothers with young children can do is to give their babies and toddlers early learning experiences." Read more.
Julianne Moore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Save the Children Artist Ambassador Julianne Moore renewed her commitment this past Valentine's Day by sending her loved ones cards made to support children in need. After visiting a Save the Children program in Kentucky in January of 2008, Moore witnessed again the benefits of literacy programs. She continues to take an active role in ensuring equal opportunities for all American schoolchildren.
Hollywood Stars Help Children in Mali Go to School Helen Hunt, Matthew Perry, Hank Azaria and Steven Weber are just a few of the stars that joined nearly 200 members of the television and movie industry at an evening benefit in Los Angeles on October 18 that raised funds for a Save the Children village school in Mali. Read more.
Joely Fisher Promotes Child Sponsorship in Mozambique Watch Joely on "Entertainment Tonight"
Miley Cyrus Shows Clay County She Cares In March, Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus — accompanied by her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus — made a surprise visit to Big Creek Elementary School in Clay County, Kentucky, where Save the Children supports school literacy and early childhood programs. Miley hails from Tennessee and was particularly interested in our work in Appalachia. Miley and her Dad spent time with students and staff at the school and even visited the home of one lucky family. Miley (left) appears with Charity, a local student. To find out more about Miley’s trip to Kentucky, visit our Idol Gives Back Celebrity Corner.
Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson Are American Idols American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson cheered on efforts to improve literacy skills, nutrition and physical activity at Goshen Elementary School in central California, in March. Paula proved that exercise is fun when she led students in a dance routine in the school cafeteria. The stars showed clips from their trip, and Save the Children’s work with children in the U.S., on American Idol Gives Back, on April 9th. For a second consecutive year, Save the Children was selected as one of the non-profit organizations to benefit from the Emmy Award-winning charity event on FOX. Read more about Randy and Paula's work with Save the Children in our Idol Gives Back Celebrity Corner.
Ann Curry Soars for Save the Children Today Show News Anchor Ann Curry has gone to extremes to help children in need. On December 17, 2007, Ann bungee jumped live on the NBC Today show, from the Transporter Bridge outside of London, England to raise money for Save the Children. Watch the video of Ann Curry's jump. In less than two weeks, Ann's challenge raised more than $12,000 for Save the Children and The United Way. The event was part of the week long Today Show Gets Extreme campaign, during which the anchors took on daring challenges for their favorite charities. During her time reporting in various war zones, Ann has seen the impact of Save the Children’s programs first-hand. Read more.
Cheers, Sam Simon! Sam Simon wrote, produced and directed the television comedies Taxi, Cheers, The Tracey Ullman Show and The Drew Carey Show. In 1989 he co-created The Simpsons. Sam has won 11 Emmies and a Peabody Award. Sam has been a longtime member of Save the Children’s Advisory Board.
Ben Affleck Sheds Light on Congo Crisis Academy Award-winning actor and director Ben Affleck visited in May 2008 with former child soldiers as part of Save the Children's global Rewrite the Future campaign. The campaign helps provide quality education to children in conflict-affected countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Not on Our Watch Aids Survivors in Myanmar On May 13, 2008, Not on Our Watch, an organization headed by George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Jerry Weintraub and David Pressman, announced a $250,000 challenge grant to Save the Children for Myanmar cyclone relief and recovery efforts. It was matched by other donors less than a week after the challenge was made. In addition to the challenge grant, Not On Our Watch provided a $250,000 donation to Save the Children's Myanmar cyclone relief fund. The combined $500,000 donation will allow Save the Children to expand its relief and recovery efforts in Myanmar and distribute more food, water and essential non-food items.
Five for Fighting Asks Fans to Make a Difference Five for Fighting musician, John Ondrasik, launched a website of songs and videos that ask, "What kind of world do you want?" On the site, Ondrasik urges fans to raise money for charity by uploading videos that answer the question or by simply viewing the videos already on the site. Every time you view a video, money is donated to Ondrasik's favorite charities, including Save the Children. Learn more. |
