Press
May 2012
Cycle Africa and SCA event in Zambia
The British High Commission in Zambia is hosting an event for the Cycle Africa team on 22 May 2012. Representatives from our Zambian partners will be joining Savina (our Overseas Programmes Director) and volunteer Veronique to meet the cyclists and raise the awareness of street children and the profile of our partners. Click on the link above to read more and follow their fantastic blog.
April 2012
London Marathon Ladies
Well done and thank you to Jane, Lisa and Seeta who took part in the London Marathon on Sunday. The picture is of Jane on the course in her Street Child Africa running vest. We appreciate all your efforts for us and the children we help.
Easter chickens!
Thank you to everyone who bought a chicken. You raised an impressive £1,258, which means over 200 chickens can be bought. An amazing achievement, which will make a real difference.
Dalley and the team at Friends of the Street Children (FSC) are looking forward to extending their income generating project with chickens. The money raised from the sale of eggs will go towards medical expenses for the children, fuel and administration.
March 2012
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Group
A big thank you goes to Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Group in Thames Ditton who danced their way to almost £600 for Street Child Africa at their annual Parish Ceilidh. Event organisers Celine Ryan, Louise Blair and Clare Carney ensured that it was a great night, especially with their invitation to the Danceon Band to return and fiddle their way to midnight with bewitching Irish jigs. Celine said, ‘A great night was had by all, and we wish the Charity every success over the next 12 months. We are extremely proud of our association with SCA and look forward to organising another event for you soon.’
"Sleep Rough" School Fundraiser
Well done to the 50 pupils from St John's School in Leatherhead “slept rough” on their school Quad to raise over £8,000 for Street Child Africa. St John's will be supporting our partner in Zambia, Friends of the Street Children, throughout the year. Read more in our school's "Hall of Fame" by clicking the title above.
Cambridge University's Mastana Arts Show
We are delighted that Cambridge University’s Hindu Cultural Society has chosen us to be one of their two beneficiary charities for its annual Mastana arts show this Saturday 10th March.
Unexpected gift!
Street Child Africa received a donation of £2,500 from an anonymous individual via Justgiving and we are delighted! As we can't thank the generous donor personally, we thought we'd say thank you here!
Pounding the Streets
If you’re trying to be more healthy in 2012 and want something to aim for, then why not take part in the Kingston Breakfast Run on the 1st April? And when you’re pounding the streets, could you raise a few pounds for street children? Set up a Just Giving page, email your friends and change a child’s life!
January 2012
Thank you Body Shop!
We're delighted to have a grant of £20,000 from The Body Shop Foundation towards work training for girls in Accra, Ghana. Thank you! Read more about the amazing work of Street Girls Aid which offers accommodation for pregnant girls and new young mothers, and runs crèches for 300 children (and there’s a long waiting list!)
Happy Holidays - ADSN Uganda
ADSN, our partner in Uganda, ran a holiday programme for children who are part of the CHH (child headed households) project, teaching life skills and candle making. One of the boys attending the programme said: “We like what we are doing currently in the holidays - learning life skills and business management. With knowledge acquired we are able to train others or keep our selves busy.”
Happy New Year
Our very best wishes to our supporters, partners and friends for a prosperous 2012. If you'd like to start New Year with a new resolution to improve the lives of others, please consider making a new commitment to us and to street children.
December 2011
Merry Christmas to all our supporters, partners and friends
Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout 2011, giving time, money and always great energy to help us support street children. On behalf of those we help, thank you for your ongoing support.
Photo Gallery Nigeria
Please see our latest photo gallery.
Photographs taken for Street Child Africa by professional photographer Robin Hammond on a visit to our partner 'The De Marillac Centre' in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Golf tricks winner to donate £500!
Congratulations to James Sesemann for winning the Santander Golf Trick Shot Challenge! He is generously going to donate £500 of his winnings to Street Child Africa. Thank you to everyone who voted for his online video; click the title above to see his amazing winning entry. Thanks to James, Elaine and Andrew for their ongoing support.
Make a Cuppa, Make a Difference
Thank you to Whittards for a generous donation of deliciously spiced tea bags. We're asking people who've enjoyed them to help a street child this Christmas; to donate, text "XMAS29 £2" to 70070. Thank you to all those who have already supported our campaign!
Singing for Street Child Africa
Thank you to The University of Surrey Gospel Choir for a lively and talented session "busking" for Street Child Africa at The Friary Centre in Guildford. There was a great response to our collection from the shoppers of Guildford and we shared some Christmas spirit with them all. Thanks also to The Friary Centre for giving us an excellent spot in which to perform and collect.
Comedy Night
Thanks to all who came to our Live Comedy Night on Monday 5th December at the Epsom Playhouse. Special thanks to our excellent performers; Joel Dommett, Joleed Farah, Dan Evans, Nat Metcalfe and James Acaster, who donated their time and entertained us all very well!
Watch our new video from Uganda
HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects women and children in Sub Saharan Africa. It is one of the many challenges our partners face in their work with street children. In Uganda, several of our child headed households have family members battling this illness. This is a new video describing our work there. Please text FUND16 £10 to 70070 today to contribute to this project!
Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening
Thank you to everyone who attended our Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening on Thursday. Special thanks to Lloyds TSB for hosting, Campsie for sponsorship and local companies "Wined up here" and the "Norbiton Fine Cheese Company" for some excellent wine and cheese.
