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Press office

The Save the Children press office is available 24 hours a day to respond to requests and enquiries from media all over the world.



Contact details for journalists

Media unit: +44 (0)20 7012 6841
Out of office hours: +44 (0)7831 650409
media@savethechildren.org.uk

Recent News

Monday 4 August 2008 Calypso launch life-saving ‘ethical water’ with Save the Children
Healthy drinks specialist Calypso have joined forces with Save the Children in the launch of a new water brand, Thirst Aid, which will raise funds to provide clean drinking water in Ethiopia.
Friday 1 August 2008 Burma three months on: Food shortages and earning a living biggest challenge
Burmese children and their families are still in need of international assistance to help rebuild their lives, three months after Cyclone Nargis devastated the country.
Wednesday 30 July 2008 Big Chill makes big difference to save children's lives
Festival season is here and Save the Children and the European Commission Humanitarian Aid department are continuing their summer-long presence at festivals around the UK by joining everyone at the Big Chill from Thursday 31 to Sunday 3 August.
Wednesday 23 July 2008 Students cycle for Kroo Bay
Three students plan a gruelling 800-mile cycle ride to raise money for children living in Kroo Bay.
Tuesday 22 July 2008 Save the Children's first ever book shop launches in Penrith, Cumbria
Our first ever book shop has recently opened in Penrith, Cumbria. In addition to a wide range of books, the shop also features a music and film department and even a fair-trade coffee bar
Monday 21 July 2008 Time for donors to give more to Burma says Save the Children
The relief effort to help children affected by Cyclone Nargis urgently needs an £150 million to prevent further suffering
Wednesday 16 July 2008 One in four parents in poverty 'can't afford to work'
More than one in four parents on low incomes have been unable to get or keep a job because they can't afford to pay for childcare, a new poll for Save the Children has revealed.
Monday 14 July 2008 MPs knit together to save ten million children's lives
20 MPs, including Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls, joined forces in the Houses of Parliament to knit baby hats for Save the Children's campaign to save ten million children's lives
Friday 11 July 2008 Kids set World Record for longest game of Chinese Whispers
A new Guinness World Record has been set for the longest game of Chinese Whispers involving 1,330 children and celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment.
Wednesday 9 July 2008 After G8, Save the Children calls for "no frills, more action" meeting in September
Charity urges more ambitious discussions and more modest menus