Rebuilding young lives for a better future
In March we launched a brand-new project in Kisumu, Kenya. Dubbed ‘Dance off the streets’, it gives street children access to after-school dance classes to improve their confidence, teamwork and overall wellbeing. Children living on the streets often have learning disabilities and face discrimination within their communities. Our project is one of the first in […]
Our House of Refuge in Accra is a unique place in Ghana’s capital. For years now it has been a lifeline for hundreds of pregnant girls and young mothers living on the streets. It provides them with a safe-haven to escape the dangers of the streets, where poverty and a lack of stability leaves them […]
In 2018, Frugi, an organic children’s clothing company, chose Chance for Childhood as their Children’s Charity! Through their Little clothes BIG change appeal, they support our Kinbu nursery locates in the slums of Accra, Ghana. We spoke to Helene Weston, Marketin Coordinator, to bring you a bit more information on our special partnership. Why does […]
As the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo worsens, we spoke to Christine Musaidizi, the Director of our local partner Children’s Voice. She talked to us about her work with vulnerable children in the area as well as the fight against Ebola. Tell us about your role and what inspired you to start […]
The Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken another turn for the worse. It has destroyed lives and communities, with over 2,000 already dead. Children are the most vulnerable – over have died so far. With your help, we are stepping up efforts to contain this deadly disease and keep children safe. […]
A few weeks ago, we asked to you to nominate us in Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards. We were so touched for the amazing support you gave us and we’re delighted to announce that we were one of the lucky charities to win a £1,000 prize! Chance for Childhood was one of over 7,000 charities […]
This year, the International Day of the African Child is celebrating ‘children’s rights first’. Yet in Uganda, children who commit petty crimes to survive are too often denied their rights and end up locked up in terrible conditions. Forced to steal just to survive In northern Uganda, many children’s lives have been affected by poverty […]
To mark Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating our fantastic volunteers – those who go out of their way to make a vital contribution to our work! We’re so grateful to have people like Karen, who, by contributing a few hours a week, make a real difference. Karen has been volunteering with our fundraising team since February. […]
Last month, seven incredible runners took on the amazing challenge of running the London Marathon with Team Chance for Childhood. This year, in our biggest ever team, we had a mix of seasoned runners, while for some it was their first ever marathon! But we’re delighted to say they all did incredibly well and finished […]
Our biggest ever team of runners are just ten days away from taking on the London Marathon! It’s been an incredible journey for all of them and we can’t wait to see them perform on the day. One Team Chance for Childhood runner is Sarah Fencott. She’s been writing a regular blog and spoke to […]
Aged just 17, Esi found herself alone on the streets of Accra, Ghana’s capital. She had no money, nowhere to live and no food to eat. With little education and no roof over her head, Esi faced the harsh reality of living on the streets. Despite steady economic growth, the wealth divide in Ghana is […]
Today marks a momentous day for children with disabilities in Rwanda. In a bold move towards inclusion, the Government of Rwanda is leading the way in the region by validating and rolling out nationally an inclusive Early Childhood Development disability screening tool, developed by Chance for Childhood. The tool will help detect developmental delays and […]
This week I have the opportunity to present at the Annual Conference of Bond, the UK network for organisations working in international development. I will be discussing Chance for Childhood’s experience of finding ‘new routes to financing our programmes’ and fundamentally how the social change we have instigated through our pilot projects can be better […]
Life is tough and dangerous for children living on the streets of Kisumu, a city 165 miles west of Kenya’s capital Nairobi. In a country where 27% of the population live on less than $3 a day, the most vulnerable children are exploited, abused and left forgotten by the rest of society. Over half of […]
Press release – For immediate release 11th March 2019 Violent attacks on Ebola Treatment Centres threaten the lives of thousands of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To protect the most marginalised children, Chance for Childhood, an international children’s charity, is running Ebola prevention campaigns in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since […]
