The Fwooper Foundation for Animal Rights Launches
The Fwooper Foundation, launched today, is a “Harry Potter” fan-based animal rights activist group and a new chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance.
Category: Charity
Second Rockin’ Charity Yule Ball takes place in Edmonton!
This weekend (January 3), the second Rockin’ Charity Yule Ball took place in Edmonton, Canada. The charity ball, which consists of a dinner and dance with music by local artists, was run by the local Edmonton Potterwatch Institute for Charity (EPIC).
Updated: Paul DeGeorge steps down as Executive Director of HPA
Paul DeGeorge has announced that he will be stepping down as Executive Director of the Harry Potter Alliance. Find more about it here!
J.K. Rowling writes about Lumos and her desire to make changes
In a new piece for the “Guardian”, J.K. Rowling has written about why she set up her charity, Lumos, and why it’s important to change the way things are. Jo set up Lumos after reading about the way that millions of children are locked away in institutions across Europe.
J.K. Rowling hosts charity conference, meets with girl helped by Lumos
J.K. Rowling’s charity, Lumos, has helped nearly 12,000 children move out of institutions and be reunited with their families or communities over the last five years. Last week, during a conference she hosted for government officials in London, Rowling was able to meet one of the children she’s helped face to face.
#LetsTalkLumos – Rowling Launches Digital Awareness Campaign
J.K. Rowling’s charity, Lumos, looks to shine a light on the eight million children living in institutions and orphanages around the world. And you can help! How? Find out here.
UPDATED: Lumos Launches Indiegogo Campaign, Includes “Potter”-Related Perks
Lumos, the charity founded by J.K. Rowling, recently released a video highlighting the life of many European children in orphanages and institutions. The feature, called “Behind the Walls,” was a chilling reminder of the way that thousands of children are forced to live. Now, Lumos has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise money to help these children.
Imelda Staunton voices opinion on representation of women in British media
Actress Imelda Staunton (Professor Umbridge) spoke on the subject of women’s rights at a recent Telegraph Wonder Women event. Find out what she had to say here!
J.K. Rowling’s Charity, Lumos, Explodes Myth on Orphans Still “Behind the Wall” in New Video
J.K. Rowling’s charity, Lumos, is sending a message on the state of Central and Eastern European institutionalized orphans with a new video. This marks the 25th year since the Berlin Wall has come down, but for these children, their situation remains in isolation. J.K. Rowling states in the video, “This is a massive global problem – eight million children trapped in institutions around the globe. But it’s a problem we can solve. I think all of us want to think that we’ve helped give the next generation the best possible start in life.”
