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Timeless Audrey Exhibit – European Tour
After an 18 month, 10 city tour of Japan, Timeless Audrey, the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund traveling exhibit on the life and career of Audrey Hepburn, will launch its multi-city, multi-country European tour. Funds from the exhibit, created to benefit UNICEF's "All Children In School" educational initiative, help to provide 115,000,000 children with quality basic education.

Two 2006 Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Awards were presented at UNICEFS's annual Snowflake Gala in New York City: Amy Robbins - for demonstrating visionary and transformative leadership through the establishment of The Mercury Fund for Emergency Response. This Fund provides UNICEF with a readily accessible pool of dedicated resources in the critical stages of humanitarian crises. Dr. Bjorn Ljungqvist - for the extraordinary and successful efforts to protect the lives of children during the 2002-2003 famine in Ethiopia. Dr. Ljungqvist's, "Iringa Nutrition Programme" in Tanzania is now considered a standard nutritional program around the world.

Audrey Hepburn received the Lifetime Humanitarian Rose Award at a gala held at Kensington Palace in London, England. The honor was given by the People's Princess Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in memory or Princess Diana, whose mission is to raise funds for charities around the world using the Princess' collection of dresses it owns. Each year, the PPCF recognizes, "extraordinary individuals."

A new biography entitled, The Audrey Hepburn Treasures, was released in the United States and Europe. With a foreword by Sean Hepburn Ferrer, the book is a scrapbook style collection of never before seen photographs, memorabilia and replicas of collectibles, written by Ellen Erwin, Executive Director of the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund and and Jessica Z. Diamond, Hepburn Estate Archivist and Photo/Document Curator for the Timeless Audrey exhibit. The book went on to become a New York Times Best seller with a portion of the proceeds of the book going the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. Shop ...

In 2005, four Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Awards were awarded. The recipient at the UNICEF Snowflake gala was: Pamela Fiori, Editor-in-Chief of Town & Country, for her continuing efforts to raise funds and awareness on behalf of UNICEF. In addition, three Special Audrey Hepburn Humanity Awards were also given to: Bob Geldof, Bono, and One.org for their unwavering dedication to bring economic stability and basic human rights to millions of people around the world. Photos...

"Children of the Tsunami," The Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund with coordination assistance by UNICEF, sent Cary Elwes and director Diego Espana to Banda Aceh, 90 days after the tsunami of December 26, 2003 to document the devastation and ongoing recovery efforts. Shop...

The first Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award was given to Sir Roger Moore for his continued humanitarian efforts as a UNICEF International Goodwill Ambassador. Initially introduced to UNICEF by Audrey, Sir Roger Moore has been actively involved with UNICEF for over fifteen years. His award was presented at UNICEF's Snowflake Gala Event in New York City. Photos...

"All Children in School" World Music CD– The Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund released a new world music compilation called, "All Children In School," featuring fifteen artists from all over the world who have recorded and donated songs about children. All proceeds above the cost of producing the CD benefit the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund's ten year joint venture with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's, "All Children In School" educational initiative. Shop ...

Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund and the International House Hotel hosted the first three day Judicial Resource Project conference in New Orleans, inviting over twenty family and criminal court judges from around the country to meet with the medical and social services staff of the three Audrey Hepburn CARES Teams centers from Los Angeles, Hackensack, N.J., and New Orleans. The attendees gathered to begin work on creating the first national curriculum dealing with the broad spectrum of issues dealing with the treatment of child abuse within the medical, social and judicial fields. Once completed, the curriculum will be incorporated in the judicial colleges across the nation and available for reference to a wide range of professionals working in the area of child abuse and neglect. The Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund is a member of the National Association of Women Judges.

The newly named Audrey Hepburn CARE Center at Children's Hospital in New Orleans , a comprehensive forensic medicine center aiding in the treatment, prevention and care of maltreated children begun in 1995, was officially dedicated with founding sponsor, International House Hotel. The Center uses advanced technology and procedures for physical examination, documentation, and diagnosis and collection of forensic evidence. The Center actively advocates legislation and policies that ensure the protection of at-risk children. Faith Hill was named Honorary Godmother of the Audrey Hepburn CARE Center in New Orleans. Photos...

On May 21, 2004 the "Timeless Audrey" exhibit opened at the Bunkamara Center in Tokyo, Japan. The exhibit, consisting of hundreds of photos, awards, costumes, dresses, memorabilia and personal effects toured ten cities throughout Japan. The exhibit was created to benefit the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund's new ten year joint venture with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's, "All Children In School" educational initiative.

A new biography by Sean Hepburn Ferrer entitled, Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit: A Son Remembers, was published by Atria Books, a division of Simon & Schuster and became a N.Y. Times Best Seller. Proceeds from the biography go to the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. More...

Timeless Audrey – The opening of a preview exhibit consisting of five of the eleven “time capsules” illustrating Audrey Hepburn’s life and career: (1) Audrey, Wife & Mother, (2) Audrey the Star, (3) Audrey the Muse, (4) Audrey’s Home & Garden, and (5) Audrey and the Children of the World. Each time capsule consists of various personal memorabilia including dresses, photos, jewelry, letters, awards, costumes, film clips, tableware and recipes. Sponsored by Sean Cummings’ International House Hotel, Timeless Audrey opened at Canal Place in New Orleans . Proceeds of the opening evening which also featured an auction and dinner, benefited the newly named Audrey Hepburn CARE Center at Children’s Hospital New Orleans. Subsequent exhibit ticket sales benefited the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund’s ten year joint venture with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF’s, “All Children In School” educational initiative.

Audrey Hepburn: The Beauty of Compassion - A special evening at Sotheby's in New York City, featured a cocktail reception, preview exhibit on Audrey Hepburn's life and passions, an auction of selected items from the Audrey Hepburn Estate, and an exclusive sit down dinner. The auction raised $177,000 which benefited the, "All Children In School," an Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund joint venture with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "All Children In School" is a ten year campaign to give 120 million children in developing nations, two-thirds of whom are girls, access to quality basic education including the skills and knowledge they need to survive.

Longines' "A Heart For Children," saluted the Audrey Hepburn CARES Team at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. A gala event set at the grand reopening of the Roosevelt Hotel, catered by Nobu Matsuhisa, with entertainment by Omara Portuondo presented by The Buena Vista Social Club. Among the evening's highlights was a silent auction featuring ten Longines Dolce Vita, one-of-a-kind, numbered watches made especially by the renowned Swiss watchmaker for the occasion. Also offered for auction to benefit the Audrey Hepburn CARES Team at Childrens Hospital was a special heart-shaped necklace which belonged to Audrey Hepburn. Jennifer Love Hewitt has been named Honorary Godmother to the Audrey Hepburn CARES Team. Photos...

Opening Dedication Ceremony for the Audrey Hepburn Children's House at Hackensack University Medical Center , New Jersey , a comprehensive medical treatment and evaluation center for victims of child abuse and neglect. Using state of the art medical and psychological assessment techniques, the center caters to both victims and their families in a child friendly atmosphere. Natalie Portman has been named Honorary Godmother to the Audrey Hepburn Children’s House program. Photos...

"The Spirit of Audrey," a seven foot bronze statue by renowned artist and sculptor John Kennedy, was commissioned by Robert Wolders and unveiled at the public plaza adjacent to UNICEF headquarters in midtown Manhattan. The ceremony was hosted by Sir Roger Moore and attended by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Nane Annan, Harry Belafonte, Mia Farrow and many others who also participated in a three-day global UN General Assembly Special Session on Children at the United Nations. Photos...

		The long and lasting bond between Audrey Hepburn and Salvatore Ferragamo began in 1954 when she visited him for the first time in Florence, Italy to be fitted for shoes. After showing his latest creations, Ferragamo took the measurements of Audrey's feet and made the wooden lasts from which he would create numerous styles. The footwear Ferragamo created for Audrey over the years were featured in her movies and became a distinctive element of her style. After Salvatore Ferragamo's death, Audrey remained a faithful client and friend of the family.
	In 1999, the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund entered into a joint-venture with Ferragamo to create a travelling retrospective exhibition. This exhibition served as a tribute to Audrey's remarkable life, documenting her career, her humanitarian efforts, and her unique timeless style. Featured in the exhibition were over one hundred garments worn by Audrey in her films and private life, most of which were created by her dear friend and fashion designer, Hubert de Givenchy. Some of the century's other leading designers, such as Valentino, are also represented in the exhibit. In May 1999, the exhibition opened at the Museo Salvatore Ferragamo in Florence, Italy, where it ran for four months. Subsequently, it was enjoyed by millions of enthusiastic fans in Australia, France, Hong Kong, and throughout a ten city tour in Japan. The exhibit was also seen in Frankfurt, Germany. Without the generosity and support of Hubert de Givenchy, the success of the Museo Ferragamo exhibition would not have been possible. By loaning the dresses he designed for Audrey to the exhibition and then subsequently donating them to the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund, he gave back the crowning gift of a lifelong friendship. His generosity made the building of the Audrey Hepburn Children's House at Hackensack University Medical Center a reality. We would also like to thank Valentino Garavani, Givenchy Couture and Paramount for their generosity. The Fund's events have included the Restoration Premiere of "MY FAIR LADY" (1995), benefiting the Dornbecher Children's Hospital of Portland, Oregon, and a two week Children's Family Film Festival (1997) in New York held at the Sony Theatres. Two children's movies, "JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH" and "WILD AMERICA" premiered. The Fund proudly sponsored Mikhail Baryshnikov's, "STORIES FROM MY CHILDHOOD" (1996-1998), a nine hour anthology of award winning classic animation. Originally produced for the big screen by Moscow's acclaimed Soyuzmultfilm Studio, the series has had an international broadcast, including a PBS premiere in the United States and is available on DVD and Video. In collaboration with the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund, Mona & Renee Golabeck recorded a new CD, "BABAR" (1996), narrated by Meryl Streep with music by Poulene, as well as the "THE MOTHER GOOSE SUITE" by Ravel with the New Zealand Symphony, both available in the classical section of music stores.