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We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, to the Centro Opp Mentoring Centre in Guatemala City this past Saturday — a truly memorable day for our children, staff, and volunteers. From the moment she arrived, the Duchess brought an atmosphere of joy, warmth, and genuine compassion. She took time with

After ten incredible years in El Centro — the first mentoring centre we opened in Guatemala City — we will sadly be closing its doors later this month. We are very thankful to the building’s owners, who so generously loaned it to us in 2015 to begin our mentoring programme and outreach in La Terminal. We are

BBC World in gang territory in Guatemala: how they operate and what differentiates them from criminal organisations in other countries in the region.  This is an English translation of the article.  Atahualpa Amerise, Título del autor,BBC News Mundo, X,@atareports   Barrio 18 gang member Marlon Martinez, convicted in 2011 of the murder of a teacher, is one

Give a child a paintbrush, and you give them more than colours on a page — you give them a voice. Art helps children express emotions they cannot put into words, process pain and trauma, and dream beyond the limits of their circumstances. For many at-risk children, daily life is heavy with fear and uncertainty.

Simon Guillebaud´s new book, “Inspired – Stories of adventure, risk-taking and God´s faithfulness”, has been released, and Dunc was humbled to be asked to write a chapter in it. It is available now on Amazon or through your local bookstores. https://shorturl.at/t20U  

One of Street Kids Direct´s volunteers, Emily Williams, is always ready for a challenge! This year, Emily is taking part in the Chester Triple Challenge to raise funds for the charity and explains below, in her own words, why she is doing this and what the challenge is all about. SPONSOR EMILY HERE Emily´s Story

Willie Reid, one of Street Kids Direct´s volunteers, organises regular historical walks around High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire, to raise funds for the work of the charity. Willie´s most recent walk was to commemorate VE Day, and 20 people joined him for the walk around High Wycombe, starting with 6 wreaths being laid at the Evacuation of

How many street-living children are there in Central America? Accurate figures on the number of street-living children in Central America remain elusive due to differing definitions and the transient nature of their situations. This variability in estimates among organisations and studies underscores the complexity of monitoring such vulnerable populations. Developing a comprehensive database marks a

The Thames Path, a beloved stretch of UK countryside, winds its way for over 185 miles along the River Thames, guiding wanderers through serene water meadows, unspoilt rural villages, and charming historical towns. This picturesque National Trail became the backdrop for a heartfelt fundraising journey in support of Street Kids Direct, initiated in honour of

Every year, we join organisations across the world to celebrate the International Day of the Street Child. This year, Street Kids Direct helped support our partners in Honduras and Guatemala with street marches that publicised the rights of all children. The International Day of the Street Child has been celebrated every 12th of April since