Global Action for Children

“I ask you to think about orphan children not as a burden but as a great opportunity.

Their education and wellbeing is an investment in our future.”

– Angelina Jolie, Honorary Chairperson of GAC

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GAC celebrates Universal Children’s Day

November 20, 2009: Executive Director Kathleen Guy urges the U.S. to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on its 20th Anniversary. Read more about GAC celebrates Universal Children’s Day

GAC partners with Gephardt Government Affairs

November 5, 2009: Gephardt Government Affairs, one of Washington's top public affairs firms, has been engaged on a pro bono basis by Global Action for Children (GAC) to assist in government relations strategy on issues that impact the most vulnerable children globally. Read more about GAC partners with Gephardt Government Affairs

GAC statement in honor of first World Pneumonia Day

November 2, 2009: Executive Director Kathleen Guy: "We know how to stop this tragedy and we can. With access to vaccines, antibiotics that cost less than a dollar, breastfeeding, and nutrition, a child can defeat pneumonia and other needless diseases so they have the chance to grow up safe and healthy." Read more about GAC statement in honor of first World Pneumonia Day

GAC’s Leila Nimatallah represents child advocates at launch of new global vaccines report

October 21, 2009: The new State of the World's Vaccines and Immunizations shows how far we've come to vaccinate more children than ever before. There's good reason to celebrate, but also good cause to act. Read more about GAC’s Leila Nimatallah represents child advocates at launch of new global vaccines report

George Clooney auction raises $500 for GAC and children

October 16, 2009: Baby Zambi partnership raises funds and awareness for kids worldwide. Read more about George Clooney auction raises $500 for GAC and children

George Clooney supports Global Action for Children

October 13, 2009: Superstar humanitarian signs HASBRO Inc toy elephant to auction off on ebay for GAC. The bidding's already at $500 and ends Thursday...how high will it go? (High we hope). Read more about George Clooney supports Global Action for Children

GAC hosts open house reception

October 8, 2009: View photos of GAC's event to welcome new Executive Director Kathleen Guy and say thanks and farewell to Founding ED Jennifer Delaney. Read more about GAC hosts open house reception

GAC and Radio Disney help kids to help kids

October 6, 2009: Radio Disney, the number one radio network for kids and families, is teaming with Global Action for Children. Read more about GAC and Radio Disney help kids to help kids

GAC and North American Bear (NAB) partner for kids’ Halloween MAKE MY OWN MONSTER contest

October 1, 2009: This October kids can make a difference too! Kids enter the monster drawing contest and could have their design made into a plush toy! Additionally for each submission NAB donates $1 to GAC. Read more about GAC and North American Bear (NAB) partner for kids’ Halloween MAKE MY OWN MONSTER contest

GAC urges President Obama to stand by his word on global education for every child

September 21, 2009: It's the one-year anniversary of the President's unfinished pledge to establish a Global Fund for Education. Read more about GAC urges President Obama to stand by his word on global education for every child

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