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13 May 2013

Young Methodists back young Nicaraguans in 2014 Street Child World Cup

Nicaraguan street children will have the chance to compete in the 2014 Street Child World Cup with the support of young people of the Methodist Church in Britain.
12 Apr 2012

Challenging inhuman perceptions of street children

Today (12 April 2012) marks the second International Day for Street Children. The day is celebrated across the world to give a voice to street children. This year the focus is on ‘challenging perceptions’ to encourage people to think about what they know about street children. Sadly, we know the answer is not enough.
26 Feb 2011

UK and South African call for recognition of street children's rights

A groundbreaking new report is calling for legislation to recognise the rights of street children, drawing especially on experiences in South Africa.
17 Mar 2010

Police round-ups continue during Street Child World Cup

I have just had news from Joe Baker, who is in Durban, South Africa, helping to run the Street Child World Cup.
15 Mar 2010

World Cup kicks off for street children

The first match of the Deloitte Street Child World Cup is kicking off today in Durban, South Africa, with the host nation playing India.
8 Mar 2010

England football players back Street Child World Cup

The official charity of England's football players have today (8 March) announced their support for the Deloitte Street Child World Cup competition.
20 Mar 2009

'Street Child World Cup' launched

An initiative involving Christian charities and others was launched last night in Westminster, to highlight the situation of street children around the world.
17 Jan 2008

Church-backed project will give hope to Congo street children

Two British development workers are establishing a project to support the growing number of street children in war-torn Congo, cooperating with the Anglican Church. It will be based in Lubumbashi, the country's second city.
15 Apr 2003

Campaigners highlight deaths of street children at UN

In an oral statement to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, a Christian campaign group has highlighted the habitual killing of street children in Brazil, Honduras and Guatemala.

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