http://www.savethechildren.org.nz/ Save the Children New Zealand News en-gb webmaster@savethechildren.org.nz webmaster@savethechildren.org.nz Save the Children New Zealand, http://www.savethechildren.org.nz http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-12-01.html A deadly outbreak of anthrax has killed two children and one adult and is threatening to wipe out at least 60,000 livestock in Zimbabwes northern Zambezi Valley, Save the Children warned today. The outbreak comes on top of increasing cholera infections which have killed hundreds of people and an economic meltdown as hyper-inflation takes hold. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-11-27.html Our Waikato Branch is looking for a Vice-President, and a Secretary for the Committee and volunteers to help in the shop and with fundraising activities Volunteering with Save the Children is challenging, rewarding, sociable and good fun. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-11-26.html For immediate release Wednesday 26 November 2008 Over half the people displaced by the latest round of fighting in the Congo have become separated from family members in the chaos of war, a survey by Save the Children and other aid agencies suggests. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-11-20.html For immediate release Thursday 20 November 2008 In a first-ever joint statement, more than thirty winners of the Nobel Peace Prize today, the anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child signed in 1989 and Universal Childrens Day, called for urgent action to implement quality education and build peace in conflict-affected countries. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-11-07.html Friday 7 November 2008 Armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked a school in a bid to recruit child soldiers. Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-11-04.html Tuesday 4 November 2008 Save the Children New Zealand announces that it will be sending $60,000 to support those that are affected by the recent conflict situation in North Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Approximately 300,000 people, half of which are children, have been displaced from their homes due to fighting between the Congolese army and rebel forces led by General Laurent Nkuda. The UN High Commission for Refugees report that 10,000 displaced people have fled over the border from DRC into north-west Uganda. Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-10-31.html Six months after Cyclone Nargis swept across Myanmar, a looming water crisis and the impact of lost livelihoods threaten the well-being of children and families made vulnerable by the storm. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-10-20.html Save the Children New Zealand announces the appointment of Philip Abraham as the Acting Executive Director. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-10-15.html On the eve of World Food Day on Thursday 16 October, Save the Children warns that hundreds of millions of the world’s poorest children already suffering from severe malnutrition will face a bleaker future as developing nations grapple with food, fuel and financial crises. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2008-10-01.html The Board of Save the Children New Zealand (SCNZ) has announced that John Bowis, Executive Director of Save the Children New Zealand for more than 21 years, is to retire from the role in November. Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100