Street Children - Read Foundation
Sanctuary for Street Children
The UN reports an estimated 385 million children live in extreme poverty, with street children among the most invisible and vulnerable. These children often lack basic necessities such as food, sanitation, education, healthcare, and shelter. Despite their resilience, they face immense challenges that include depression, anxiety, and trauma, which can lead to substance abuse and increase the risk of suicide.
Our Mission
READ Foundation’s drop-in centres serve as safe havens for street children, shielding them from child labour, drug abuse, and exploitation. Our trained staff provide psychosocial support and vocational training, equipping these children to rebuild their lives and envision a brighter future.
Street Children - Read Foundation
Sanctuary for Street Children
The UN reports an estimated 385 million children live in extreme poverty, with street children among the most invisible and vulnerable. These children often lack basic necessities such as food, sanitation, education, healthcare, and shelter. Despite their resilience, they face immense challenges that include depression, anxiety, and trauma, which can lead to substance abuse and increase the risk of suicide.
Our Mission
READ Foundation’s drop-in centres serve as safe havens for street children, shielding them from child labour, drug abuse, and exploitation. Our trained staff provide psychosocial support and vocational training, equipping these children to rebuild their lives and envision a brighter future.
How you can HELP?
Monthly Support
£25
Can support one street child for an entire month.
Support 3 Children for a Month
£75£75 can support three street children for an entire month
Annual Support
£300
Can support one street child for an entire year.
Night Shelter & Drop-in Centres
READ Foundation is dedicated to safeguarding street children by providing a secure space that shields them from the dangers of street life. Our facilities act as Drop-in Centres by day, empowering young boys and girls with the skills they need to build a strong future. In the evening, our facilities become Night Shelters, offering a safe place for vulnerable girls to spend the night. Our centres offer:
- Psychosocial Support: We help children heal from trauma and grow in a nurturing environment through counselling and training.
- Vocational Training: We equip children with skills that empower them to build a brighter, self-sufficient future.
- Safe Environment: A refuge from the dangers of street life, offering peace and protection.
The UN reports that approximately 300,000 children live on the streets of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Help us keep them safe. Be the difference.
Your Impact
Every contribution you make profoundly impacts the lives of these vulnerable children. By helping us keep them safe, you also enable us to provide the opportunities they desperately deserve. Join us in making a lasting difference.
Children provided counselling from our DiC counsellors
Children with access to recreational activities
Children were provided with life skill training
Nutritious meals were provided
How do we help?
Drop in shelters
Established drop-in centres as shelters for children in need.
Psychosocial support
Our centre staff provide psychosocial support and vocational training.
Staff
Our staff are well-equipped with skills to support and protect them.
Children
Safeguarding street children by providing a safe space.
