August

Browse August 2007 news stories

Monday 20 August 2007 North Korean floods
From 7-14 August, The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) had one of its heaviest rainfalls. In some parts of the country, 24 inches fell in 48 hours.
Wednesday 29 August 2007 Diana print to be auctioned for Peru earthquake appeal
An exclusive print of Diana, Princess of Wales, will be auctioned by world-renowned Peruvian photographer Mario Testino to help communities in Peru rebuild their lives.
Monday 20 August 2007 Mario Testino launches appeal for children affected by the quake in Peru
World renowned Peruvian photographer Mario Testino flew away from Lima just one day before an earthquake measuring 8 on the richter scale struck the coast of Peru.
Friday 17 August 2007 Severe cold threatens children's lives in Peru
Winter temperatures and high humidity are endangering the lives of thousands of children and their families whose homes have been destroyed by the Peru earthquake.
Thursday 9 August 2007 Shameless cast support South Asia floods appeal
The Shameless cast took to the streets of Manchester today to raise cash for Save the Children's South Asia flood appeal.
Thursday 9 August 2007 Problems with our phones
We are currently experiencing problems with the telephone systems at our head office.
Tuesday 7 August 2007 M&S helps children in western Uganda
M&S and Save the Children join forces to help 15,000 children in western Uganda.
Tuesday 7 August 2007 Call to ban baby milk formula advertising
Baby milk manufacturers are still illegally advertising formula milk to mothers by taking advantage of loopholes in the law, according to a report produced by Save the Children, the National Childbirth Trust and UNICEF UK.
Friday 3 August 2007 South Asia Floods Appeal launched
At least 10 million children across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan at risk from floods need your help.