Lumos to Support Research on Institutions by NUI Galway
Lumos, the charity begun by J.K. Rowling, has teamed up with NUI Galway to research a troubling part of children’s institutionalization.
Category: Charity
Social Roundup: Fantastic Beasts, Helium Balloons, and 2015 Charity Awards
This week saw the second big casting reveal for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the grand recipient of the 2015 Charity Awards, and a certain beloved character get absolutely silly with the help of helium and Jimmy Fallon.
Lexpecto Patronum, ridding the Muggle world of its Dementors
Lexpecto Patronum, the Lexington chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance, is working hard to make its hometown a better, more positive place all while attempting to rid the world of the things that those dastardly Dementors thrive on like negativity, social injustice, and inequality.
Helena Bonham Carter Joins Save the Children’s #CountdownToZero Campaign!
Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) has joined forces with other celebrities, including Myleene Klass and Sophie Ellis-Bexter, to raise awareness for Save the Children’s #CountdownToZero campaign! Sign the petition here!
Lumos Shortlisted in UK 2015 Charity Awards
J.K. Rowling’s charity, Lumos, has been shortlisted for the UK 2015 Charity Awards in recognition of its work in Moldova, Europe’s poorest country.
“Harry Potter” opera coming to the stage in Turkey for charity
An opera based on the “Harry Potter” series will be hitting the stage in Turkey’s western province of İzmir this month. The project was approved by J.K. Rowling after the creators promised to donate proceeds to charity.
J.K Rowling’s “Very Good Lives” Hits Shelves in Aid of Lumos
The illustrated hardback of J.K. Rowling’s Harvard University speech may not be published until tomorrow, but MuggleNet was offered a cheeky preview of the text. Read on!
UPDATED: J.K. Rowling gives exclusive interview on the “Today Show”
Yesterday it was announced that J.K. Rowling was in America to launch Lumos USA. Today, Jo spoke in an exclusive interview with the “Today Show” about why she set up Lumos and much more.
New Lumos Campaign to “Leave No Families Behind”
Lumos is asking you to get involved in its latest campaign.
