Street Action - Committed to street children through action and partnership

Our target for the Cycle Challenge is to raise at least £10,000. Street Action prioritises projects with our partners that we are currently developing and that requires resources. It is our aim that all projects will ultimately become self- sufficient, although this may practically mean different things for the different type of projects.

What are we raising money for?
Over the next six months a key funding priority for Street Action is for our Burundi partner New Generation to build a 'New Generation Village for street children, with up to 4 houses. This would provide short and long-term options for street children to find alternatives to street life.

The work of New Generation is well-respected by the government of Burundi and they have donated a piece of building land. New Generation has a six month window of opportunity to raise funds to begin building otherwise the land will be taken back by the authorities. Each house would be able to generate food (and other income) from agricultural projects set up and run by the street children in the village, and avoid the need to pay rent on an existing house.

Street Action is committed to supporting this project. The cost to build one house, which would be a home for twenty street children, is £25,000 including running costs for the first year. We are excited because this is an innovative and sustainable way of helping children make the transition from the streets back into communities.

Part of the money raised will also go towards Street Action's UK and US activities which include the advocacy, research and education programmes in schools and colleges. This is an increasingly important part of Street Action's work as it raises awareness, promotes the work of our partners and puts the situation of street children back on the agenda.