Children on the Edge

THE PROBLEM

When conflict and poverty shatter the foundations of childhood, safety and education are the first things to go. Without the resources for communities to lead their own recovery, a cycle of dependency takes hold - denying children the stable ground they need to grow.

HOW WE HELP

Children on the Edge works with communities 'on the edge' to create environments where children thrive. Using over 35 years of experience, we currently support local people to provide education and protection for over 15,500 children in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Uganda and Afghanistan.

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Run for Children on the Edge in 2027

We have charity places available for the TCS London Marathon and the London Landmarks Half Marathon and we're looking for runners to join our team.

Whether you have your own place or you're looking for a charity place we would love you to make your miles matter by running for Children on the Edge in 2027.

TCS London Marathon London Landmarks Half Marathon

OUR IMPACT THIS YEAR

15,500

Children learning in refugee camps, conflict areas and marginalised communities.

24,000

Community members engaged in creating safer environments for their children.

10,000

People in active war zones provided with humanitarian support.

Where we work

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From a community football pitch to the FIFA World Cup stage

The FIFA Football World Cup is in full swing, and this Sunday, Haiti will take to the pitch to play their first-round match. We were especially excited to see two of the players named in the squad - midfielder Leverton Pierre and forward Louisius Deedson - as their professional football careers started from a small community football project in Port-au-Prince, which Children on the Edge supported.

Expanding Literacy: The Launch of the Rohingya Zoban Language App in Kutupalong

The Rohingya Zoban mobile app has officially launched within the world's largest refugee camp, designed to help users learn the Rohingya language from anywhere in the world.

Our part in shaping and launching Uganda's 2025 Early Childhood Education Policy

After many years developing the play-based elements of our early childhood education programme in Kyaka II refugee settlement, Uganda, our team were delighted to be asked to contribute to the government’s new policy with suggestions on play-based learning.

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Meet Rohana Bibi

12 year old Rohana fled horrific violence in Myanmar with her family when she was just three years old. During the escape, her brother was tragically killed, shot by the military near the border with Bangladesh. Although she found safety in the refugee camps in Bangladesh, with her parents, she remained shy and traumatised.

But everything changed when she started a school supported by Children on the Edge. For the first time, she began learning in her own language, Hanifi. She explains: "When I saw our Hanifi letters in my book, I felt like I finally belonged. It made me happy to learn in my own language." This cultural connection has helped her transition from a shy, traumatised child into a motivated student leader.

Rohana is now a confident student leader who loves reading and writing. Her mother has noticed a profound change in her well-being. She now learns with joy and dreams of becoming a teacher.

Your donation can help children like Rohana to access education and care in a safe space.

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For every £1 you give

Our small but dedicated team ensure that:

87p

supports the children and communities we work with

87p

supports the children and communities we work with

13p

helps to raise the next £1

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£8 CAN EDUCATE A CHILD IN A SAFE SPACE FOR A MONTH

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