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December 2011

SSP awarded the first Railway Children Outstanding Corporate Achievement award
The first ever Railway Children award for Outstanding Corporate Achievement was presented to SSP at this year's annual Railway Children Ball.

November 2011

Christmas appeal: Where will you wake up this Christmas?
This Christmas thousands of children will be trying to survive on the streets. Children like Jade, who woke up cold, alone and on the streets last Christmas, she was just 11 years old.
A new look logo for Railway Children
It’s been an exciting month at Railway Children. Last month saw the exciting launch of our hugely successful ‘Street Dance for Change’ competition with Diversity and tomorrow we’ll be launching our new logo live on Sky Sports 2 at the Norwich City versus Arsenal fixture in the English Premier League.
Railway Children logo on Premier League shirts
We’re thrilled to announce that the new Railway Children logo will take pride of place on Norwich City FC's shirts for the eagerly-awaited clash against Arsenal on Saturday. The match will be televised live on Sky Sports and shown in over 200 countries!
Alexandra Burke becomes Railway Children's first UK ambassador
Railway Children is proud to announce that British popstar Alexandra Burke is the charity’s first UK ambassador.
Funding boost to support young runaways in North London
British popstar Alexandra Burke, Railway Children’s UK Ambassador, visited her old secondary school in Islington today to help launch new services to support young runaways and children at risk on the streets in Islington, Haringey and Camden.
International community failing to tackle violence against children
A new report, Breaking the Cycle of Violence, reveals that the UK government is failing in its legal requirements to intervene and prevent the continued abuse of children in their homes
London Midland raise money for Railway Children and say goodbye to an old friend
Railway Children, London Midland trains, Farewell 150, street children, UK, India, East Africa, Events,
Project update: Lucknow, India
Railway Children has been working in India since 1996, where the conditions for children living on the streets and railway platforms are well-documented.

October 2011

Latest appeal: Who'll be there for children like Guddi?
For vulnerable children like Guddi, it’s not what you know that matters. It’s who.
Invitation to tender: exciting new research project
This is an invitation to tender for an exciting new research project to evaluate a promising model of working with young people who have run away from home or care.

September 2011

Unique triathlon to raise £100,000 for Railway Children
Two friends from the West Midlands are attempting a special triathalon in aid of Railway Children.
Street Dance for Change
Street Dance for Change is Railway Children’s new hard hitting campaign that aims to raise awareness of the issue of young runaways in the UK.
London to Amsterdam to Brussels - the cycle challenge
Adventurous members of staff from SSP UK begin a 250 mile bike ride from London to Amsterdam to Brussels.
Cyclists pedal over a decade for Railway Children
A group of cyclists from the rail industry have supported Railway Children over the past ten years by organising sponsored bike rides around Britain.

August 2011

Caretakers of the Environment - New Railway Children Partner
Railway Children is supporting a new street children project in Mwanza,Tanzania - Caretakers of the Environment.
All Abroad for Railway Children at Waterloo
After rave reviews, the musical production of Railway Children has returned to London’s Waterloo station. We are delighted that the charity has been chosen to receive a donation for every ticket sold.
Volunteer co-ordinators needed
Railway Children is currently looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated people to lead groups of volunteers.
Cyclists complete the London to Paris challenge
Over thirty people successfully completed Railway Children’s London to Paris Bike Ride Challenge, which took place 8 – 11 July.

July 2011

Amani Girls Home - Railway Children
Railway Children's new partner project for street children in Mwanza, Tanzania, The Amani Girls Home

April 2011

International Day for Street Children
The International Day for Street Children: Louder Together is launched on 12th April, a new campaign to give a louder voice to the millions of street children all around the world so their rights cannot be ignored.

March 2011

Rail Gamers drive support for children on the streets
Rail Gamers drive support for children on the streets through sales of simulator game

January 2011

RAILWAY CHILDREN & PLATFORM KIDS RUN THE MUMBAI MARATHON - 2011
Railway Children, India achieved a spectacular hat-trick of sorts this year when it ran the Mumbai Marathon for the third consecutive year!

December 2010

Railway Nameplates Go Under the Hammer for Street Children
GW Railwayana auctioned 10 name plates for street children

November 2010

Chiltern Railway's Story benefits Railway Children
A book written by Railway Children supporter, Hugh Jones entitled 'The Chiltern Railways Story'

October 2010

Channel 4: Dispatches - Britain's Street Kids
Channel 4: Dispatches Film looking at children living on the streets in the UK, featuring childrens charity Railway Children
Britain's Street Kids
Channel 4: Dispatches Film looking at children living on the streets in the UK, featuring childrens charity Railway Children

September 2010

London-Paris Bike Ride 17th-19th September
SSP celebrate success under the Eiffel Tower

August 2010

Intervention Issue 6
The very latest newsletter from Railway Children hot off the press (25.08.10)

July 2010

Development goals on course to fail most in need
“On the streets and behind closed doors, millions of children worldwide endure terrible hardship, abuse and exploitation. A Millennium Development Goal of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger will not address the needs of the most vulnerable unless greater attention is paid to the neglect and discrimination faced by these children.

June 2010


May 2010

Irish Rail Raise Funds with Farewell to Mark III's
A railtour to the Western Rail Corridor on 24th April, organised by Irish Rail, has benefited Railway Children