Media Alert: Save the Children

MEDIA ALERT:

Their personal stories are extraordinary. Their work on behalf of children in some of the world’s most troubled regions is remarkable.

On Friday November 16th the Calgary media will be offered the rare opportunity to interview Save the Children’s Program and Country Directors from Canada and around the world.

Nadine Grant is Director of Programs for Save the Children Canada. From Afghanistan to East Timor, and from Sri Lanka to across Canada, Nadine’s professional experience has equipped her with solid skills to advocate not only on behalf of children, but with children.

At 19 years of age Patricia Erb Delfin was one of the “disappeared” in South America where she endured three months of horrific torture. Patricia has brought meaning to her life by committing herself to working on behalf of others. She is the Country Director for Save the Children’s programs in Bolivia and Peru.

Cherry Kingsley is a former IV drug user and child sex trade worker. Having successfully exited the sex trade Ms. Kingsley works with Save the Children Canada to help other sexually exploited young people exit the trade.

Mathenge Munene is Save the Children Canada’s Country Director for Kenya based in Nairobi. As a child rights advocate, Mathenge has lobbied the Kenyan government extensively and successfully; which has resulted in child rights legislation that will be implemented by the Kenyan parliament.

Special Building Better Tomorrows guest speaker is Margot Franssen, President, The Body Shop Canada. Franssen has gained wide respect in the corporate community for her powerful message on corporate philanthropy and is a world leader in bringing positive change to communities around the globe. She is also known for her forthright views on issues that affect children, women and the environment.

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which guaranteed protection and the right to a secure childhood for all children. Save the Children believes that children must be recognized for what they are: equal citizens with inherent rights and vital social economic and cultural roles.

Assignment Editors:

The most favourable time to obtain interviews will be from 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Please ask for Ian Macaulay or Nicole Amoroso

WHO: Save the Children Canada WHAT: The Building Better Tomorrows Calgary Fundraiser WHEN: 6:30 PM - Friday, November 16th WHERE: The Calgary Hyatt

Further information: Ian Macaulay – 250.744.7931 - Nicole Amoroso - 416.419.1185