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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

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