New online conference: dates announced

Dates have been announced for a free online conference that will share Railway Children Africa's experience in working to address the root causes of children running away to the streets.

Be part of the Routes Out Of Homelessness scheme with a simple tap

Railway Children has joined forces with Network Rail and four other charities as part of the Routes Out Of Homelessness scheme – a pledge that unites us in fighting homelessness and rough sleeping across the UK. It Is the first charter if its kind, bringing together organisations from across the industry, and we’re excited to be a part of such a pioneering mission.

A decade of making a difference

Railway Children has recently marked a major milestone by celebrating the tenth anniversary of working in Tanzania. In that time we’ve worked with some of the world’s most vulnerable children – those forced to survive a brutal existence alone on the streets.

East Africa teams leading the way in pioneering methods

Our teams in East Africa have become some of the first in the continent to use a pioneering video technology to help strengthen families, and now they have the certification to prove it. 13 members of our teams based in Tanzania have now been awarded official accreditation in VIG (Video Interactive Guidance) a groundbreaking method that uses video to help parents and families improve communication and relationships.

Grant will help protect children in Tanzania from coronavirus and its ongoing impact

Railway Children has been able to reach and protect hundreds of children in Tanzania who faced chaos and trauma due to coronavirus, thanks to an emergency grant from UK Aid Direct.

Rail Aid: a new fundraising initiative launches

An exciting new fundraising initiative has been announced that brings industry leaders and businesses from across Britain’s railway together in support of Railway Children.