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2010

One Month after Major Quake, Ongoing Crises for Haitian Children
10 February 2010 - One month after Haiti experienced the worst natural disaster in its history, Save the Children has reached nearly 300,000 children and adults in the earthquake impact zone.

Save the Children reaches more than 105,000 children and families in Haiti
28 January 2010 - Two weeks after a devastating magnitude-7 earthquake rocked Haiti, the global humanitarian organization Save the Children has reached more than 105,000 children and adults, providing lifesaving food, medicines and supplies.

New Zealanders respond generously to Haiti appeal
27 January 2010 - Save the Children has been overwhelmed by the generous kiwi spirit two weeks after a powerful and devastating earthquake struck Haiti.

Radio program in Hait to promote newborn and infant health
26 January 2010 - Save the Children is supporting efforts to promote breastfeeding among new mothers in Haiti to ensure the protection of the youngest and most vulnerable survivors of the devastating January 12 earthquake.

Save the Children Statement on Adoption in Haiti
The current situation in the earthquake-affected areas of Haiti places many children at risk and without adequate care.  A large number of children may be separated from their parents or extended families due to death, injury or the sheer chaos created by the disaster.

New Zealand musicians and performers unite to raise money for Haiti
22 January 2010 - Come along and support New Zealand musicians in a musical extravaganza, “Save the Children - Haiti” at Auckland’s Powerstation on Saturday 30 January 2010 to raise money for Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal.

Artists collaborate to raise money for Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal
21 January 2010 – Artists from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom have joined together to contribute to Save the Children’s aid efforts in Haiti, through a collective artwork auction on TradeMe called Art Loves Haiti.

Save the Children races to reach children in Haiti’s earthquake zone
20 January 2010 – New Zealanders have responded generously to Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal by donating over $190,000 but much more assistance is needed.

Save the Children creating long-term plan to “Build Back Better” in Haiti
19 January 2010 - Even as Save the Children delivers aid to children and families in Haiti, the children’s rights agency is building a long-term plan to build back better in the impoverished, earthquake-affected country.  

Save the Children says health risks on the rise for Haiti’s most vulnerable children
Save the
Children’s emergency health and nutrition director in Haiti, Kathryn Bolles, says 
she is concerned about the increased health risks for children, 
as clean water supplies become scarce and sanitation conditions deteriorate.

Save the Children Gives Medical Aid to Miracle Baby Recovered in Haiti
16 January 2010 - Save the Children staff in Haiti gave emergency medical attention to a baby girl pulled from the rubble Friday afternoon (local time), nearly three days after an earthquake flattened much of Port-au-Prince.

Ladyhawke artwork auction for Save the Children's Haiti Emergency Appeal
16 January 2010 - Ladyhawke artist Sarah Larnach has announced that the ebay auction of Ladyhawke artwork will raise funds for Save the Children's Haiti Emergency Appeal. 

Up to 2 million children affected by Haiti Earthquake as Save the Children gets relief to families
16 January 2010 - Save the Children’s emergency response team has started to distribute hygiene kits, food, water, medicines and supplies to children and families in need in Haiti.

New Zealanders responding generously to the Haiti Emergency Appeal
15 January 2010 — Save the Children’s Haiti emergency appeal has raised $120,000 in just over 24 hours to assist vulnerable children and families.

Save the Children Launches Emergency Relief Effort to Assist in Haiti
14 January 2010 — Save the Children has launched an immediate emergency appeal to assist children and families in Haiti.

Major earthquake hits Haiti, Save the Children staff working on the ground
12 January 2010  - Save the Children is verifying the safety of staff just hours after a major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, near the capital city of Port-au-Prince. 

Make 2010 one to remember with our India Cycle Challenge
11 January 2010 - If you’re looking for an amazing challenge for 2010, Save the Children’s India Cycle Challenge may be just the thing to spin your wheels. 

Save the Children begins emergency response for Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami victims
06 January 2010 - Up to 100 homes are reported destroyed or declared unsafe on Rendova and Tetepare Islands following a series of earthquakes in the Solomon Islands over the past 48 hours.