Gabriela Hearst Named Save the Children’s Newest Ambassador

Save the Children welcomes renowned fashion designer Gabriela Hearst as its newest ambassador. A long-standing supporter and former trustee, Gabriela embarks on a new chapter to further her impactful contributions and raise awareness about the issues facing kids globally in her new role.

“We are excited to welcome Gabriela Hearst as our newest Save the Children ambassador. Gabriela is a passionate and outspoken advocate for children —both as a generous supporter of our work and through her years as a Save the Children trustee,” said Janti Soeripto, President and Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children US. “Her steadfast dedication to making the world a better place is deeply embedded in everything she does, personally and professionally, and we’re so grateful for her continued partnership in helping change the lives of children and families around the world.”

Born and raised on her family’s ranch in Uruguay, Gabriela has brought her family’s legacy and passion for sustainability to her women’s luxury eponymous label, championing a conscious and ethical approach to business. This commitment to environmental and social justice is also reflected in her support of Save the Children, including initiatives to address child hunger and emergency response through the organization’s Children’s Emergency Fund (CEF) —one of the largest flexible humanitarian funds in the world that enables Save the Children to prepare and respond as soon as crises strike, delivering life-saving support wherever it is needed, when it matters most.

“Save the Children is my service family for Life. Investing in Children is investing in our future. It is such an honor to be working since 2017 with this organization founded by the trailblazing and courageous Eglantyne Jebb in 1919,” said Gabriel Hearst. “Save The Children was founded by a visionary and her spirit has been carried on by the geniuses of logistic, bringing help in the most challenging places, and the fierce leaders that shine a bright light in challenging times. I have such deep admiration for the commitment that it takes to be a humanitarian as a vocation. Such calling in today’s world takes bravery and love. I am filled with pride to be an ambassador to such great people.”

Gabriela’s journey with Save the Children began in 2017 when she visited programs in rural Kenya. Witnessing the devastation caused by drought, which put millions of people at risk of famine, she was determined to help. She pledged $600K to cover the needs of 1,000 families in the communities she visited —launching her first fundraising campaign to benefit Save the Children and raising the pledged sum in two days. Since then, Gabriela Hearst has consistently contributed to the Children’s Emergency Fund with her label’s annual holiday campaign for six consecutive years.

For the seventh consecutive year, Gabriela Hearst is partnering with Save the Children to support this CEF during the holiday season. From December 1st to December 25th, 2025, 100 percent of net proceeds* across all ready-to-wear, handbags, and accessories in Gabriela Hearst flagship stores (985 Madison Avenue New York, 9502 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, and 59 Brook Street London) and on gabrielahearst.com will be donated to the Save the Children’s Emergency Fund.

Save the Children’s newest ambassador has also served as member of the organizations’ board of trustees from 2018 to 2025 and as a co-founder of 100 Strong, Save the Children’s women philanthropic leadership network. Created by women for women, 100 Strong is a movement reimagining the future of philanthropy to address the big challenges facing the world’s children.

To join Gabriela in championing the rights of kids and supporting Save the Children, learn more at www.savethechildren.org.

* Between 10 and 50% of the purchase price from each item sold will support Save the Children Federation, Inc. For more information, please visit http://www.savechildren.org/legal

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