Who are street children?

Where are street children?

Everywhere, including here in the

UK. It is estimated there are over

100 million street children

worldwide. In comparison, there

are only 62 million people in the

UK...

International Day for Street Children

12th April

The International Day for Street Children is celebrated every year on 12 April. The day provides a platform for the millions of street children around the world - and their champions - to speak out so that their rights cannot be ignored.

The International Day for Street Children was launched in 2011 by the Consortium for Street Children (CSC), the leading international network dedicated to realising the rights of street children worldwide. The day is celebrated by street children, NGOs, policy makers, celebrities, corporates and individuals across the globe.

Visit: www.streetchildrenday.org to find out more!

Who are CSC?

The Consortium for Street Children (CSC) are the leading international network dedicated to realising the rights of street children worldwide.

CSC is continually expanding and currently has over 70 network members - made up of NGOs, individuals, academics and street children groups - working across 130 countries. 

What does our work mean for street children?

• Governments listen to them and make changes

• Charities work together to give better support to children

• Research shows where more support is needed and what works well

Thank you

“The difference between us and other children is that they have a

future.  We do not."

Thomas, aged 11, street child in Tanzania

Imagine you are living on the streets. Mark on your map:

• Where you sleep. Why pick that place?

• Where you wash. Why pick that place?

• Where you get food. Why pick that place?

• Where you go to have fun. Why pick that place?

Journalist interviews

• How did the film make you feel and why?

• What do you think about street children?

• How can we change people’s views?

• What might governments be able to do to help street children?

• What would you like to say to street children around the world?