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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

Today was a special day for the children of Santa Faz, Guatemala City, as they welcomed Nikki, a volunteer basketball trainer from Los Angeles. Nikki and her two sons had decided to spend part of their visit to Guatemala offering a day of engaging activities focused on teaching and enhancing basketball skills for the young

Street Kids Direct extends heartfelt gratitude to Holly Davies, Imogen Atkinson, and Joseph Soden for travelling to Guatemala to volunteer with Radio Christmas and the SKDGuatemala project. While many were wrapped up in festive celebrations, these dedicated volunteers visited the families we support, spreading immense joy by sharing gifts and, more importantly, their time. Joining

During December 2024, the Radio Christmas project was mainly based in Central America, with studios in Guatemala and Honduras. Volunteers participated online, producing and hosting shows that reached 122 countries worldwide. They raised £15,700 via our UK giving site and $2,300 on our US giving site. We are very thankful to all those who listened

Many thanks to Brooke Castree, who helped raise £658.00 for Street Kids Direct by hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro recently. We asked Brooke to let us know how it went.  Here is her report in her own words: “I did a 7-day hike of Mount Kilimanjaro. As well as being a pretty hard physical challenge, I would

The Voice of the Streets choir from SKDGuatemala has released their second Christmas song. Partnering with Matt Molnar, under his Melodious Mutt brand, the children from the SKDGuatemala choir recorded a version of Feliz Navidad, which will be promoted on this year´s Radio Christmas. We are very thankful for the support Matt has given Street

This past week has been shadowed by tragedy and loss for some of the young people who have participated in the SKD mentoring programme in Guatemala City. On Monday evening, 17-year-old José was near his home in La Terminal, Guatemala City, when a man approached and shot him multiple times. As he fell to the