TRANSFORMING LIVES. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.
TRANSFORMING LIVES. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.
Railway Children Africa work to create positive, sustainable change for children and young people living alone and at risk on the streets.
Railway Children Africa work to create positive, sustainable change for children and young people living alone and at risk on the streets.
EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEAVE STREET LIFE BEHIND
Every day, thousands of children struggle to survive on the streets of Tanzania. Many have run away from poverty, neglect and abuse, having travelled miles from home in search of a better life in the city. But often what they find once they get there is even worse.
On the streets, they face violence, abuse and exploitation. Typically, these children are locked out of healthcare, education, social services and opportunities to thrive.
Play Video about Three children working on the streets.
Play Video about Three children working on the streets.
EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEAVE STREET LIFE BEHIND
Every day, thousands of children struggle to survive on the streets of Tanzania.
Many have run away from poverty, neglect and abuse, having travelled miles from home in search of a better life in the city.
But often what they find once they get there is even worse.
Play Video about Three children working on the streets.
On the streets, they face violence, abuse and exploitation. Typically, these children are locked out of healthcare, education, social services and opportunities to thrive.
We believe in a world where no child ever has to live on the streets.
We work in Mwanza and Dar es Salaam to reach children before, during and after their time on the streets. Our aim is to restore hope, provide safety and foster positive coping strategies for reintegration into families and the community.
REWRITING FUTURES: FOUR PILLARS FOR LASTING CHANGE
From how we help young people and families to who we collaborate with and where we place our efforts in driving change – each pillar of our work is underpinned by what we’ve learnt from street-connected children in the last 14 years.
1. Protecting vulnerable children and supporting their families
2. Empowering communities and strengthening responses
3. Strengthening child protection systems and policies
4. Developing a case for change and strengthening the evidence base
in the last year...
children and young people on the streets were reached and supported
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children and young people were reintegrated into supportive families
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children including siblings were supported back to school
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Who We Are
Railway Children Africa is registered as a Non-Government Organisation in Tanzania and affiliate of Railway Children, a UK-registered charity that delivers vital support to vulnerable children and their families in the UK, Tanzania and India.
Since 2010, we’ve been working to improve the lives of street-connected children and young people through street outreach, family intervention, reunification and youth empowerment programmes.
Who We Are
Railway Children Africa is registered as a Non-Government Organisation in Tanzania and affiliate of Railway Children, a UK-registered charity that delivers vital support to vulnerable children and their families in the UK, Tanzania and India.
Since 2010, we’ve been working to improve the lives of street-connected children and young people through street outreach, family intervention, reunification and youth empowerment programmes.
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Speak to us
- Msasani, Plot 25, First Floor Alfa House, New Bagamoyo Road, Tanzania
- +255 736 113 114
- RCA@railwaychildren.or.tz
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We believe in a world where no child ever has to live on the streets.