March

Browse March 2007 news stories

Wednesday 28 March 2007 Cardiff teenager trains European Comission staff
A Cardiff teenager has travelled to Brussels to train key members of the European Commission staff.
Wednesday 28 March 2007 New initiative to tackle child poverty
Save the Children have received over £100,000 from the Welsh Assembly Government to develop a new pilot scheme to help tackle child poverty.
Monday 26 March 2007 Weak attempts at corporate social responsibility are failing children
Weak attempts at corporate social responsibility are failing children.
Sunday 25 March 2007 Most widespread forms of child slavery revealed by new Save the Children report
On the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act, a new report by Save the Children reveals millions of children are still living as child slaves.
Wednesday 21 March 2007 Save the Children's response to the budget: 21 March 2007
Whilst the 2007 budget measures will lift 200,000 children out of poverty, 3.2 million children missing out on the best start in life.
Thursday 15 March 2007 Children at risk as Sri Lanka fighting worsens
As fighting between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE intensifies, the lives of hundreds of children in Batticaloa are being put at risk as heavy shelling sent from the main army camp in Batticaloa town is dangerously close to school buildings.
Tuesday 13 March 2007 All children need equal opportunities in education
Conference to promote inclusion in Northern Ireland schools.
Wednesday 7 March 2007 Earthquake endangers children in Western Sumatra
Following yesterday's major earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra, a team of Save the Children staff is already on the ground ready to respond.
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.