Our programmes are the actions we take in response to listening to children’s voices

Through our research, we get a true understanding of children’s needs and are able to design new services to cater to them. Children’s unique insights and dreams lead us to diverse and unexplored paths. We always work alongside and fund experienced and professional partners who share our values of learning together and safeguarding the sustainability of children’s services. Our current programmes primarily respond to the voices of children living in extreme poverty or refuge and they are continually monitored with children at their heart.

La escuelita: Children in overcrowded, insufficient public schools in Mexico are expected to complete the majority of their education at home. Those living in extreme poverty told us they were struggling due to a lack of stable housing, educated adults or resources. In collaboration with our local partners, we offer a free and professional education community for over 100 children. Ongoing listening to the children has helped us to understand that for this programme to be effective it also needed to incorporate nutritious meals, community education and wellbeing support.

Football leagues: Homeless children and those who live in refuge in East London and overseas told us that football gave them the unique opportunity to achieve social integration, confidence, equality and health goals. By creating and sponsoring local football leagues with coaches, resources and necessary training over 200 children are able to access this programme every week.

Scholarships: Children often tell us that children’s charities fall short of recognising their individuality, often offering a one-size fits all solution to finding a route out of poverty or crime. We responded by celebrating unique talents, offering children scholarships to pursue their dreams in sports and vocations beyond the barriers they face in their community.

We also advocate for other organisations working with children to help them adopt a child-centred approach to programming to improve their services.

If you wish to find out more about our programmes or want to support us, please get in touch.