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Monday 7 July 2008 'Prepare children for disaster' Save the Children tells G8
World leaders assembled at the G8 in Japan should change their tactics when dealing with the increased number of natural disasters linked to climate change.
Friday 25 January 2008 Jasmine Whitbread writes from Davos 2008
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos brings together many of the world's most powerful people. Jasmine Whitbread, our Chief Executive, writes from Davos.
Thursday 6 December 2007 Africa's leaders must fulfil pledge to children
Today, on the day that the AU-EU summit opens, more than 13,000 African children under the age of five will die, most from easily preventable illnesses, Save the Children said.
Tuesday 19 June 2007 UK families in severe poverty live on an average of £7,000 a year
New report reveals 1.3 million children living in severe poverty in the UK.
Monday 12 February 2007 Liberia is the litmus test for the rich world's commitment to Africa
Save the Children is calling on rich countries to live up to their rhetoric.
Monday 5 March 2007 Poor forced to pay £1,000 extra for basic services
Poor families have to pay on average a £1,000 annual poverty premium for the most essential goods and services according to a new report published today.
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