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Theirworld is a global children’s charity committed to ending the global education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation. Its mission is to ensure that every child has the best start in life, a safe place to learn and the skills they need for the future. For media enquiries and interview requests, please get in touch with our media team at [email protected] For pictures and video requests please contact our communications team at [email protected]
Press release – Voith and Theirworld launch Code Clubs in Tanzania (October 19, 2017)
Vulnerable girls and young women in Tanzania are being given a unique chance to learn vital coding and technology skills.
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Press release – Syrian refugee children in Turkey document their lives on film (October 11, 2017)
Syrian refugee children document their lives on film for six months - highlighting the danger and exploitation they face because they're not in school.
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Press release – Shakira and campaigners give G20 leaders 145,000 reasons to back education (July 7, 2017)
As world leaders gathered for the G20 summit in Germany, messages were delivered about the need for major action to get every child in school.
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Press release – Theirworld launches Code Clubs for girls in Tanzania (March 8, 2017)
Vulnerable girls and young women in Tanzania are being given a unique chance to learn vital coding and technology skills in a safe space through a new innovative pilot project called Code Clubs.
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Press Release – Theirworld Awards 2017 (March 7, 2017)
The humanitarian work of Syria’s female White Helmets and pioneering Afghani sportswoman Khalida Popal was recognised at a special event hosted by children’s charity Theirworld ahead of International Women’s Day.
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High Five celebrities press release (February 10, 2017)
A host of celebrities have shared photos of themselves high-fiving small children to show support for Theirworld's #5for5 campaign, which highlights the 5 crucial childhood development goals for children aged 0-5.
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Investing in early years can give every child equal chance at success – says report by Kanco and Theirworld (November 24, 2016)
A new report from KANCO and children’s charity Theirworld says that Kenya has made progress over the past fifteen years in improving access to early years care – but more action is needed to ensure every child has the best start in life. Without it, children from the poorest and most marginalised groups will continue to be left behind their peers and unable to fulfil their potential at work and in the community.
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Celebrities share own toddler photos to support children’s charity Theirworld’s new #5for5 campaign (November 21, 2016)
A host of famous faces have shared cute pre-school photos of themselves to show support for the #5for5 campaign, including actors Sir Patrick Stewart, Kim Cattrall, Matt Lucas, Rainn Wilson, newest member of the Dr Who cast Pearl Mackie, X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne, broadcaster Piers Morgan, comedians Stephen Fry, Miranda Hart, Eddie Izzard, and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown.
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Press release – Sarah Brown’s Better Angels podcast (November 11, 2016)
Children's campaigner and Theirworld President Sarah Brown launches a podcast series called Better Angels - consisting of 30-40 minute programmes dedicated to helping create real change in the world. She talks openly to politicians, entertainers, activists and world leaders about their inspiration, their hopes and their dreams at a time of enormous international upheaval.
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