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  • On your bike to Cape Town…

    The Cycle Africa team have already been on their bikes for five months and are currently in Sudan. We’re proud to be Cycle Africa’s lead charity partner and supporting their journey to raise UK and international awareness of Africa’s street children. You can follow the team on their journey via their website www.cycleafrica.org

    Cycle Africa is a 12,000 mile journey, through 30 countries ending in Cape Town, South Africa. But it is also a journey with a purpose.

  • Action for Children in Conflict welcomes new director

    This December our partner in Kenya Action for Children in Conflict welcome their new director John Muiruir. We are delighted to be working in partnership with John who has over twenty years experience of working with street children and extensive knowledge of the child rights sector in east Africa.

    Prior to his appointment to AfCiC John was the project manager at the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) overseeing the Dagoretti Child in Need Project, a street children rescue and empowerment initiative.

  • A small amount can have a big impact.

    This Christmas as little as £5 can make a difference. You can donate online or send a text for free or sign up to be a monthly donor. To give £5 just text “SAOS11 5” to 70070 or visit our Just Giving page. You can be a part of helping us support our partners to transform street children's lives.

    Dieudonné Nahimana, from Burundi and founder of New Generation visited the UK recently and spoke very movingly about the impact their partnership with Street Action has had on their work with street children. This is only possible through the support individuals like you can give and as little as £5 can make a difference.

  • Street children at risk of HIV/AIDS

    As the world marks 30 years of AIDS, street children remain one of the hidden faces of this global pandemic. On World AIDS Day, we remember the many street children who have died from the disease. We call for further action for treatment, care, protection and support for street children affected by HIV/AIDS.

    “I sometimes think that maybe if I had parents that loved and cared for me I wouldn’t have this disease. I sometimes blame myself for my situation.” Street child in South Africa talking about HIV/AIDS.

  • Street Action’s OUR STREETS photography exhibition is now available online

    The gallery features the work from our three photographers - Lizzie Everard, Bex Morton and Matt Oldfield - who have visited Street Action’s partners in South Africa, Burundi and Kenya, and tell the moving stories of our work with street children in these countries.

    Following the success of 'Our Streets' earlier this month, this is your opportunity to view and buy the unique, incredible and beautiful photographs of Lizzie Everard, Bex Morton and Matt Oldfield. Each capture street children in a different way but enable you to see them for who they are. Access our online gallery here: http://streetaction.unity-has.co.uk/

  • Street children’s experiences captured in a unique photography exhibition.

    It will feature the amazing and moving work of three photographers; Lizzie Everard, Bex Morton and Matthew Oldfield. Their photographs reflect the lives of children living on the streets in Burundi, Kenya and South Africa. 'Our Streets' opens at the Menier Gallery in London on 8 November.

    I exist as you exist; I am connected to you in your triumphs and your challenges. When you are diminished, I am diminished. When you are raised up, I am raised up with you.

    The exhibition, curated by Lizzie Everard and Bex Morton, will run from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 November. The photographs featured in the exhibition will be available to purchase with proceeds going to support Street Action’s work with its partners in Burundi, Kenya and South Africa.

    The Menier Gallery (www.meniergallery.co.uk) will be open for viewing at the following times:

  • Getting closer to Africa…

    It's almost four weeks since the Cycle Africa team set off on their 12,000 mile journey from London to Cape Town. Currently in southern Germany, you can follow their progress on the official blog: http://www.cycleafrica.org/blog Street Action is proud to be the lead charity partner and will also be blogging as they get closer to Africa.

    "Cycle Africa is an epic adventure but it also has a higher purpose; to raise UK and international awareness of the issues faced by Africa's street children and the vital, lifesaving work of smaller organisations like Street Action. We're proud to have Street Action as our lead partner on this project and hope that this can make a real and lasting difference in the lives of these children." Craig Pollard, founder and director of Cycle Africa

  • Day of the African Child

    Today we celebrate the <strong>Day of the African Child</strong>. Today draws attention to the role of African governments in improving the condition and well-being of children across the continent. This year the African Union is using the day to draw attention to the issue of street children..

    The African Union’s African Committee on the Rights and Welfare of the Child published a concept note earlier this year under the theme of ‘All together for urgent actions in favour of street children’ outlining key recommendations and objectives for state parties. Please download it below.

    Today, many of the leading street children organisations have published a joint statement in response to the ACRWC’s recommendations. Click on the link below to download the statement.

  • Freedom and choice for street children

    The Day of the African Child, celebrated on 16 June commemorates when, in 1976, hundreds of school children were killed in Soweto, South Africa while taking to the streets to march against an inferior education system and the right to be taught in their own language. In 2011, the African Union is celebrating the 21st annual day with a focus on street children.

    As the children of Soweto inspired a generation to rise up against apartheid South Africa, we are supporting our partners across Africa in giving children freedom from a life on the streets and the choice of a better future.

    Our partner Umthombo Street Children www.umthombo.org in Durban, South Africa has published a statement leading up to this year’s day.

  • Six Nations Cycle Challenge 2011

    In September we are aiming to raise at least £30,000 for our partners work in Burundi, Kenya and South Africa by cycling over 300 miles, across six European nations in four days. The events will take place between the 16th and 19th September 2011. Are you a keen cyclist that is looking for a new challenge and wants to make a difference?

    The route is from Dover (UK) to Maastricht (Netherlands) through England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. The journey will take four days, and we will be stopping at plenty of places of interest on the way.

    The cost of the trip is £250 which includes all travel (Eurostar and ferry), accommodation, breakfast and evening meal (drinks excluded) and the cost towards the support vehicle. You will also get a free Six Nations T-shirt!

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