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Children on the Edge and Sanctuary in Chichester celebrate World Refugee Day with a special event in Chichester

30/6/2022

Seated guests at the event

Guests at the World Refugee Day event in Chichester

On World Refugee Day (Monday 20th June) Children on the Edge and Sanctuary in Chichester joined together to host a special event celebrating community, mutual care and the human ability to heal and start again.

Chichester was recently named as the 'most generous' area in the country for housing Ukrainian refugees, according to the Home Office. The area has a strong track record of fostering refugees and supporting them both within the city and in international crisis situations around the world.

Hope, Dignity & Justice: Our Annual Report 2021-2022

30/6/2022

Children on the Edge envisions a world in which every child thrives regardless of their geography, ethnicity, gender, or caste. We place children at the heart of everything we do by working hand-in-hand with local communities to restore hope, dignity, and justice; and to actively involve everyone in creating transformation.

Our work over throughout 2021-2022 reflects these values and we’re delighted to share with you what we’ve achieved, thanks to our generous supporters.

Download the Full Version or read our summary below.

Tuppenny Barn show their support raising nearly £3,000 for our Ukraine Appeal.

22/6/2022

Gardeners' Question Time Event at Tuppenny Barn

Gardeners' Question Time Event at Tuppenny Barn

When our friends at Tuppenny Barn, in Emsworth, saw the crisis in Ukraine unfolding they knew they wanted to do something to help, so decided to hold two special events supporting Children on the Edge’s work with Ukrainian refugees in Moldova and Romania.

Refugee Week: How Can Your School Get Involved?

13/6/2022

Uganda: Child Rights Clubs Advocate for Education and Safety

13/6/2022

Child Rights Clubs in Loco, Wandago and Masese I slum communities in Uganda give children the opportunity to express themselves and play an active role in their communities, campaigning and advocating for change.

Working closely with the adult members of the Child Protection Teams in their communities, the focus for the Child Rights Clubs in recent months has been on education and encouraging children to get back to school after lockdown. Find out what they have been up to below...

Learning Centres Making Great Progress in India

10/6/2022

Two young Indian pupils sat at their yellow desk turning around smiling at the camera.

Our learning centres in India work with Dalit children to support their learning and enable them to integrate back into government schools, where they can continue their education. Read about how they've been doing just that in recent months.

Moja Kids mark their 30th video newsletter with a brand new look!

8/6/2022

We’re incredibly proud of the children in Bangladesh who run Moja Kids, their very own online community where they can express their ideas and talents, connecting and communicating beyond the confines of their challenging surroundings. They have just produced their 30th video newsletter, celebrating with a fresh colourful look and an uplifting new soundtrack.

Gardeners World Arit Anderson to visit Tuppenny Barn for special event in support of Ukrainian refugees

8/6/2022

Tuppenny Barn in Southbourne is hosting a Gardeners Question Time Fundraising event on Sunday 12th June in aid of Children on the Edge to support our work with Ukrainian refugees in Moldova and Romania, where we are providing accommodation, food and longer term psychosocial support for families and children without parental care.

May Fundraising Highlights from Children on the Edge

3/6/2022

May 2022 Fundraising Highlights

In May, our fantastic fundraisers were out in force to help make a difference and support Children on the Edge. There were South Down treks, 5km runs, a marvellous musical performance and Charlotte from our fundraising team channelled her inner Paul Hollywood to judge a bake off competition.

Take a look at some of our favourite fundraisers this month…

Rachel Bentley awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours

2/6/2022

We are pleased and proud to announce that our CEO and Co-founder, Rachel Bentley, has been awarded the OBE in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours, for services to the protection and education of marginalised children worldwide.