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For over 30 years we've strived to see a world with no street children. Now, a global crisis threatens this goal.

Cost of living crisis
Cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis

In the communities where we work, the cost of living is spiralling out of control. Work opportunities are harder to find and the price of everything has doubled.

As a result

Children in these communities are hungry, suffering from malnutrition and being forced out of education and onto the streets. Desperate for work, they'll do anything to help support their families.

This leaves them vulnerable, at risk of exploitation and abuse, and caught in a way of life that it's very difficult to escape.

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Global status report

7 countries, 4 continents one story

Kenya

“People in our communities have been hit hard by the economic crisis. Street children and families are now unable to acquire basic needs. A lot of children are telling us they eat only once a day, or sometimes go hungry altogether.“

Charles Street Outreach and Identity and Inclusion Officer, PKL

Bolivia

“Rising prices mean more families can't pay rent. They sleep in town squares and under bridges. Food is becoming too expensive. We are seeing more children dropping out of school to support their families. But there is little or no work. Extreme poverty is returning and it's the youngest who are most at risk.”

Eduardo Street Outreach Project Co-ordinator, Alalay

El Salvador

“Because of growing inflation, more children are having to skip meals. More children are having to leave school to work with their parents. And, worse, more children are living on the streets. We're doing all we can to help - but it's so difficult right now.”

Jennifer Children's Educator, Viva

India

“Even drinking-water has become too costly for many - with a 20-litre container recently increasing from Rs. 40 to Rs. 70. Almost twice the price. I hate to say it, but the standard of living in the slums is plummeting. Children need us now more than ever.”

Manisha Research & Monitoring Co-ordinator, CHETNA

Guatemala

“We don't want to lose contact with the children we work with. But it's difficult. Children who work can be too tired - or too busy - to come to our workshops. We're having to make more visits than before. Our services are now stretched to the limit.”

Josué Puerta de Esperanza, Guatemala

Sierra Leone

“Our work has become harder and more expensive. Many children are going to work instead of attending our project activities. So if we want them to attend, we need to take care of their meals for that day. The cost of transport has risen so much. Now, instead of visiting schools and communities four times a week, we can visit only twice.”

Yayah Project Co-ordinator, St George Foundation

Global shopping list

The rising price of the global shopping list

In countries where many people live on less than just £1.75 a day - seeing prices double, or worse, is horrifying.

Sugar (1kg) in Kenya

Was 100 KSh

Now 150 KSh

Family Food Basket in Bolivia

Was $0.50

Now $1.50

Beans (1lb) in El Salvador

Was $0.50

Now $1.25

Drinking Water (20L) in India

Was Rs. 40

Now Rs. 70

Rice (50kg) in Sierra Leone

Was 460 Leones

Now 630 Leones

Milk (1L) in Nepal

Was 100 NRs

Now 120 NRs

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Help children survive the cost of living crisis

Your donation can help fund projects that prevent children from going down this deadly path, and make a genuine difference to the lives of the youngest and most vulnerable people.

£15

could help provide 10 children with a week of nutritious meals

£30

could help provide 10 children with a week of nutritious meals

£60

could help cover the costs of re-enrolling a child in school

£120

could help create a 'vertical garden' for a family to grow food

£240

could help a street child attend a vocational training course

£480

could help build a community urban farm to grow nutritious food

Or set your own amount

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