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In Iraq, the Unseen Refugees of the Syria Crisis

Francine Uenuma, Director Media Relations and Communications Save the Children US June 2013 Children are everywhere in Domiz camp, a hot patch of land near the Syrian border in northern Iraq where more than 40,000 people eke out their existence in a space designed for only a quarter of that... Continue reading

Posted 6 hours ago at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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What Becomes of a Save the Children Formerly Sponsored Child When they Grow Up?

Fidelia Condarco, Sponsorship Assistant Oruro, Bolivia June 2013 Sandra Veronica Velasquez Layme is one of the many success stories of former sponsored children who are now adults and have broken the poverty cycle. A sponsored child from Francisco Fajardo School in Oruro, Sandra participated in Save the Children sponsorship program... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Why I Love the Reading Camp

Rhea N.,Sponsored Child Philippines Barangay 177, Caloocan City June 07, 2013 Rhea is a 3rd grade student from our partner school in the City of Caloocan. This was the speech she gave during an event held in February 2013 to mark the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement by Save... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Cultural tips to consider when writing to children

Soungalo Kone, Sponsorship-funded Basic Education Manager Bamako, Mali May 30, 2013 My colleagues and I feel truly privileged to be able to count on the ongoing generosity of sponsors in our journey to ensuring a better future for poor children in our part of the world. As I write this... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Responding to the Oklahoma Tornadoes

Tracy Geoghegan, Save the Children Staff Moore, Oklahoma May 23, 2013 I’ve been here since the day after the monster tornado devastated many parts of this city. Hundreds of families are homeless and thousands are in need. I’ve been visiting the shelters talking with parents and children who have lost... Continue reading

Posted May 23, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Save the Children Mini-Marathon Supports Early Education Program

Claire Garmirian – Communications Intern, Save the Children Westport, CT May 22, 2013 Cheers from family and friends greeted runners who, undeterred by rain, sprinted through the finish line at Tod’s Point in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday. More meaningful than the medals received and the fast times recorded was the... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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The Words that Changed a Little Girl’s Life: “You Have a Bright Future”

The words that inspired Elizabeth to imagine a future beyond her family’s limited means and expectations, and empowered her to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor, were written by her sponsor. Save the Children’s Dr. Elizabeth Bocaletti was once a sponsored child. This is her story. Elizabeth as a... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Cyclone Mahasen Moves Toward Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar Districts of Bangladesh

Khaza Uddin – Communications Manager, Save the Children Bangladesh May 16, 2013 Cyclone Mahasen hit the coast of Bangladesh near the southern district of Patulkhai early Thursday and is now situated 130 miles from the ports of Chittagong and Cow’s Bazar. Warning signals have risen to seven out of a... Continue reading

Posted May 16, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Save the Children Supporters Draw Community Together in Annual Sale

Byron Kittle, Save the Children Intern Westport, CT May 14, 2013 Every inch of the Daum family’s lawn and driveway in Larchmont, N.Y., was stacked with a treasure-trove of clothes, electronics, furniture and books this past Sunday. At first glance, the tag sale may seem like any other large sale... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Hopes Written Down

José Tobar, Sponsorship Officer El Salvador May 13, 2013 Having the chance to work on translating letters between children and sponsors is kind of like witnessing a journey between two worlds. On one hand, we have a person who’s usually writing from a developed country. “Hello Emerson, it is great... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Nastasia Paul-Gera, Save the Children Fellow West Showa, Ethiopia May 13, 2013 I visited West Showa, Ethiopia, in October 2012 as a Princeton in Africa Fellow for Gender for the Save the Children, Ethiopia Country Program. The Sponsorship program works extensively across West Showa, and adolescent mothers are among its... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Keeping Expectant Mothers and Children Protected During California Wildfires

Jeanne-Aimee De Marrais, Advisor, Domestic Emergencies, Save the Children Westport, CT May 4, 2013 As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in California, Save the Children is releasing the following two-part guidance to protect those who are the most vulnerable. Follow this combination of tips, created by the Center for Disease... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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“I really want to return to school soon”

Fan Xiaowen, Program Manager Sichaun, China April 29, 2013 Xinqun, age 12, grabbed her 6-month-old baby sister when the earthquake struck and ran to an open area, away from her home. Both sisters were unhurt in the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck on April 20th, 2013, that killed at least... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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“I hope to have a space to play with other children here”

Fan Xiaowen, Program Manager Sichaun, China April 23, 2013 Li Zixin was playing when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan Province on 20th April, killing at least 190 people and leaving thousands injured. "I was playing at home," 6-year-old Zixin said. "My grandmother pulled me up and we ran outside.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Children Most Vulnerable in the Aftermath of Sichuan Earthquake

Fan Xiaowen, Program Manager Sichaun, China April 21, 2013 It was not a typical Saturday for the children in Sichuan, China. Instead of enjoying a weekend morning, a 7.0 magnitude temblor rocked the province, causing buildings to collapse and roads to be blocked due to debris and landslides. At least... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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A School is Transformed; Communities and Generations are Changed Forever!

Dr. Tererai Trent, Scholar, Humanitarian, and Founder, Tinogona Foundation March 29, 2013 Tererai Trent was selected by Oprah as her All-Time Favorite Guest in May 2011, and honored with a special gift – a donation from The Oprah Winfrey Foundation for Save the Children to rebuild the Matau Primary School... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Building government health systems in Bangladesh

Areba Panni, Advisor-Strategic Communications, MCHIP/Save the Children Dhaka, Bangladesh March 28, 2013 Bangladesh is a low-income nation in South Asia and one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Despite this, maternal mortality rates have decreased by 40 percent since 2001 and the country is on track to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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The Garden of My Heart

Dr. Tererai Trent, Scholar, Humanitarian, and Founder, Tinogona Foundation March 26, 2013 Tererai Trent was selected by Oprah as her All-Time Favorite Guest in May 2011, and honored with a special gift – a donation from The Oprah Winfrey Foundation for Save the Children to rebuild the Matau Primary School... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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The Courage to Dream: The Story of Rotse

Avemar Tan, Sponsorship Officer Manila, Philippines March 21, 2012 The village where Rotse lives has no access to electricity. Sanitation systems are rare and not every house has its own water supply. At 13, Rotse has never seen a television or a cellphone and, if not for Save the Children,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Liberia’s Government Takes the Helm to Protect Vulnerable Children

Geoffrey Oyat, Child Protection Manager Monrovia, Liberia February 28, 2013 Mr. Mulbah, a farmer in Gleegbar Town in northwest Liberia, was persuaded by a distant family member to send his four older children to a boarding school in Monrovia in 2007. This school, Aunt Musu said, would provide a better... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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“It’s not peaceful in my head.”

Annie Bodmer-Roy, Senior Media Manager, Emergencies and Advocacy Gao, Mali February 26, 2013 This is what 15-year-old Aissatou finishes with. We have been talking for almost an hour – she has had so much to tell me. It’s hardly surprising, after everything she has been through. Forced from her home... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Syria Crisis: Reuniting Lost Children with their Families

Faris Kasim, Information & Communications Coordinator Za’atari Refugee camp in Jordan on the Syrian border. February 26, 2013 Near the reception area, Save the Children is caring for unaccompanied and separated children. There were more than a dozen lost girls and boys as young as 6 years old who were... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Little Hands working towards Big Changes

Rachel, Sponsored Child Taguig City, Philippines February 21, 2013 Rachael, age 14, has been sponsored through Save the Children for four years. Rachael has been actively involved in development and life-skills activities organized by Save the Children for adolescents. Through these and other trainings, she has learned how to facilitate... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Syria Crisis: Being There When Children are Sick

Faris Kasim, Information & Communications Coordinator Za’atari Refugee camp in Jordan on the Syrian border. February 19, 2013 Save the Children is responsible for general food distribution in the camp. I saw long lines of families sitting with boxes of their bi-monthly rations. Many had recently arrived, and were happy... Continue reading

Posted Feb 19, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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Syria Crisis: Supplies Needed for Refugee Families

Faris Kasim, Information & Communications Coordinator Za’atari Refugee camp in Jordan on the Syrian border. February 15, 2013 As I entered the refugee camp, there were dozens of vehicles unloading people near the registration center. A little boy ran up to me, asking something in Arabic. My colleague intervened and... Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2013 at Save the Children Voices from the Field

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