http://tonyblairoffice.org en Copyright 2010 2010-09-01T00:25:21+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/launch-of-free-healthcare-programme-in-sierra-leone/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/launch-of-free-healthcare-programme-in-sierra-leone/ April 27 2010 marked a turning point in Sierra Leone. On the country's 49th celebration of independence, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children under the age of five received free health care in government hospitals and clinics for the first time ever. Africa Governance Initiative 2010-05-21T13:16:08+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/secretary-clinton-and-tony-blair-meet-ahead-of-israel-palestine-talks-/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/secretary-clinton-and-tony-blair-meet-ahead-of-israel-palestine-talks-/ U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Quartet Representative Tony Blair today in advance of Wednesday's Middle East peace negotiations Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-09-01T00:25:21+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-condems-hebron-attack-aimed-to-derail-peace-talks/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-condems-hebron-attack-aimed-to-derail-peace-talks/ I condemn unequivocally the shooting attack in which four Israelis were killed today and extend my condolences to the families of those killed. This shocking act was obviously intended to damage the launch of negotiations, but we must not allow extremists to derail the process. Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-08-31T16:46:16+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/county-councillor-runs-for-the-sports-foundation/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/county-councillor-runs-for-the-sports-foundation/ The Northern Echo recently reported how Councillor Rob Yorke and his colleagues are stepping up to the challenge of the Great North Run on behalf of the Tony Blair Sports Foundation. Sports Foundation 2010-08-31T12:26:37+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-joins-1000s-of-students-in-mexico-for-a-live-video-discussi/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-joins-1000s-of-students-in-mexico-for-a-live-video-discussi/ "There is huge potential for Tecnológico de Monterrey to ensure that right across the continent, we are involving thousands of people in discussing these crucial issues. Office of Tony Blair, Faith Foundation 2010-08-25T04:08:48+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-welcomes-re-start-of-direct-peace-talks-during-herzliya-speech/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-welcomes-re-start-of-direct-peace-talks-during-herzliya-speech/ "...it shows that there is a sincere yearning on the part of the people of Israel to live in an enduring and honourable peace with their Palestinian neighbours." Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-08-24T13:25:53+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/africas-destiny-is-in-africas-hands/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/africas-destiny-is-in-africas-hands/ Nicholas Norbrooke speaks to Tony Blair about aid and the future of Africa: "Strong effective leaders in government combined with attracting inward investment from reputable private sector people – this is the key for Afr Office of Tony Blair, Africa Governance Initiative 2010-08-23T14:14:57+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-welcomes-secretary-clintons-announcement-on-direct-talks/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-welcomes-secretary-clintons-announcement-on-direct-talks/ "We must accelerate the process of change on the ground to improve the daily lives of Palestinians, in support of the political negotiations." Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-08-20T17:46:17+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/secretary-clinton-invites-israelis-and-palestinians-to-washington-for-/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/secretary-clinton-invites-israelis-and-palestinians-to-washington-for-/ Leaders of Egypt, Jordan and Quartet Representative Tony Blair also asked to White House meeting Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-08-20T15:51:34+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/quartet-urges-israelis-and-palestinians-to-restart-direct-talks-on-sep/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/quartet-urges-israelis-and-palestinians-to-restart-direct-talks-on-sep/ Statement repeats commitment to "an independent, democratic, and viable Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security with Israel and its other neighbors." Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-08-20T14:30:00+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-to-donate-proceeds-of-his-memoirs-to-the-royal-british-legi/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-to-donate-proceeds-of-his-memoirs-to-the-royal-british-legi/ "Tony Blair decided on leaving office that he would donate the proceeds of his memoirs to a charity for the Armed Forces as a way of marking the enormous sacrifice they make for the security of our people and the world.". Office of Tony Blair 2010-08-16T11:35:59+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tbsf-volunteers-become-local-heroes/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tbsf-volunteers-become-local-heroes/ Find out how qualified TBSF coaches lend a helping hand to the Local Heroes scheme in Newcastle. Sports Foundation 2010-08-11T15:02:59+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/faith-shorts-demonstrate-the-will-of-young-people-to-build-religious-a/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/faith-shorts-demonstrate-the-will-of-young-people-to-build-religious-a/ Tony Blair writes in today's Guardian G2 about the inspiration behind the Faith Foundation's Faith Shorts film awards Office of Tony Blair, Faith Foundation 2010-08-03T09:59:38+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-a-journey/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-a-journey/ "...it's a frank account of my life in politics which illuminates what it’s like to be a leader both for the UK and also on the international stage. Office of Tony Blair 2010-08-02T08:47:21+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-hosts-international-student-conference-at-national-universi/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-hosts-international-student-conference-at-national-universi/ Students from the Tony Blair Faith Foundation's Faith and Globalisation Initiative came together for the first time in Singapore this weekend to discuss the role of faith in the modern world. Office of Tony Blair, Faith Foundation 2010-08-01T16:19:09+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-chinas-villages-and-cities-are-leading-the-way-on-climate-c/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-chinas-villages-and-cities-are-leading-the-way-on-climate-c/ “We don’t need more slogans or calls to do the impossible. We need to take what is possible, do it and build on it. In that way we multiply our own efforts and accelerate our progress to a low carbon future and green economy. That is the practical road to the future and we should take it. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2010-07-30T11:09:47+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/peking-university-joins-faith-foundations-global-network-of-universiti/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/peking-university-joins-faith-foundations-global-network-of-universiti/ The course at Peking University will offer students the opportunity to take part in a global discussion critically examining the role of faith, secularism and interfaith engagement in today’s world. Office of Tony Blair 2010-07-29T10:09:19+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/million-forest-campaign-for-china-reaches-goal-in-first-year/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/million-forest-campaign-for-china-reaches-goal-in-first-year/ The project aims to help people living in the eco vulnerable area of northwest China to combat climate change through planting sea buckthorn trees, which will benefit the region environmentally and economically. Office of Tony Blair, Breaking the Climate Deadlock 2010-07-27T19:20:50+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-hopes-britain-will-get-a-sense-of-pride-achievement-and-uni/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-hopes-britain-will-get-a-sense-of-pride-achievement-and-uni/ Just two years before London 2012 kicks-off, Tony Blair spoke to BBC News about his expectation for what he described as a sporting event which will be “beyond calculation” in it’s worth for Britain. Office of Tony Blair, Sports Foundation 2010-07-27T10:04:18+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/local-heroes-back-again-to-save-our-summer/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/local-heroes-back-again-to-save-our-summer/ The summer holidays are upon us and that means lots of activities being organised through local schools and sports clubs to keep lots of children active and lots of parents happy throughout the holidays! Sports Foundation 2010-07-26T13:46:17+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/faith-shorts-2010-winners-shine-at-bafta/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/faith-shorts-2010-winners-shine-at-bafta/ Faith Shorts is a global film competition run by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation providing young people with the opportunity to express their faith through film. Office of Tony Blair, Faith Foundation 2010-07-23T14:19:47+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-welcomes-icj-ruling-that-kosovos-independence-does-not-viol/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-welcomes-icj-ruling-that-kosovos-independence-does-not-viol/ "Kosovo's independence was right. Kosovo's independence is a fact. And Kosovo's independence will endure." Office of Tony Blair 2010-07-22T21:15:29+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/political-negotiation-must-match-real-world-palestinians-and-israelis-/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/political-negotiation-must-match-real-world-palestinians-and-israelis-/ "My belief all the way through is we will not get this issue settled unless we have a bottom-up approach matching the political negotiation," says Tony Blair Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-07-22T10:39:48+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/indian-teenagers-talk-about-what-inspired-them-to-enter-the-faith-short/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/indian-teenagers-talk-about-what-inspired-them-to-enter-the-faith-short/ Six Indian entries have been nominated for the inaugural Faith Foundation Faith Shorts Film competition. Two of the shortlisted nominees, Saurav Kumar and R Sangeetha spoke to Indian Express earlier this week about why they decided to film their own Faith Shorts. Office of Tony Blair, Faith Foundation 2010-07-20T18:19:33+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/israels-decision-to-allow-entry-of-shekels-into-gaza-welcome-but-more-/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/israels-decision-to-allow-entry-of-shekels-into-gaza-welcome-but-more-/ The Office of the Quartet Representative welcomes Israel’s decision to allow the entry of 50 million shekels into Gaza as well as the exchange of 31.5 million shekels of spoiled bank notes as a first step towards alleviating the liquidity crisis in shekel currency Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-07-19T17:39:19+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/Latest-TBSF-Coaching-Course-Announced/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/Latest-TBSF-Coaching-Course-Announced/ Rowing is one of six sports that the Foundation supports ...... Sports Foundation 2010-07-14T18:23:05+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/quartet-representative-tony-blair-urges-amalthea-aid-ship-to-transfer-/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/quartet-representative-tony-blair-urges-amalthea-aid-ship-to-transfer-/ "The most important thing is to avoid confrontation which is why the established channels for delivering aid to Gaza should be used in accordance with the new policy we have been working on." Office of the Quartet Representative 2010-07-14T14:02:37+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/faith-shorts-announces-shortlist-of-films-from-young-people-across-fiv/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/faith-shorts-announces-shortlist-of-films-from-young-people-across-fiv/ “I’ve been deeply inspired by the films I’ve seen. The stories they tell are incredibly powerful, some challenging, others uplifting they all confront head on the prejudices that so often abound about different religions. Office of Tony Blair, Faith Foundation 2010-07-14T11:28:10+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-talks-to-the-sun-on-make-poverty-history-and-the-work-of-ag/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-talks-to-the-sun-on-make-poverty-history-and-the-work-of-ag/ Writing in today's Sun newspaper, Tony Blair talks about Britain's role in Africa's development and his hopes for the future of the continent. Africa Governance Initiative 2010-07-13T11:27:25+00:00 http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-reflects-on-make-poverty-history-and-the-work-of-his-agi-pr/ http://tonyblairoffice.org/news/entry/tony-blair-reflects-on-make-poverty-history-and-the-work-of-his-agi-pr/ Writing in today's Sun newspaper, Tony Blair sees "a determined people with an exceptional President leading [Sierra Leone] to a bright future." Office of Tony Blair 2010-07-13T10:17:37+00:00