Children on the Edge

BBC Radio 4 Appeal

Presented by actress Susannah Fielding, our BBC Radio 4 Appeal is live from 12th - 19th October. Donate today and help Rohingya refugee children to learn to read and write in their own language, paving the way for a brighter future.

To hear the broadcasts, tune into BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 12th October at 07:54am or 9:25pm. Repeated on Thursday 16th October at 3.27pm.

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For over 35 years, Children on the Edge have worked with local communities in some of the toughest situations, creating environments where children can thrive. We currently support over 15,500 children in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Uganda and Afghanistan.

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Our 35th Year: Where Community Strength Meets Global Challenges

Children on the Edge envisions a world in which every child thrives regardless of their geography, ethnicity, gender, or caste. As we reach our 35th year of operation, our latest Annual Report details the outworking of our commitment to serving some of the most marginalised children, living in the toughest situations around the world.

Flexible Funding on ‘the Edge’ - Investing Where It's Needed, Not Just Where It's Noticed

Ben Wilkes, our Chief Operating Officer talks about the impact that flexible funding has on our work and the communities we support.

Beyond ‘Untouchable’ - How Dalit Women are Leading Change

Dalit women in India continue to face deep-rooted discrimination, but through Self-Help Groups, they are driving change in their communities.

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OUR IMPACT THIS YEAR

15,500

Children learning in refugee camps, conflict areas and marginalised communities.

24,000

Community members engaged in creating safer environments for their children.

10,000

People in active war zones provided with humanitarian support.

Meet Ichcha

Six-year-old Ichcha lives in one of the most marginalised Dalit areas in India. Due to ingrained caste discrimination, she and her community are ostracised from society and denied their rights, including education.

There is no functioning school here, but Ichcha goes to a bright, colourful learning centre, supported by Children on the Edge. This gives her access to quality education, creativity and play, and encourages her to realise her worth.

She says. “My teacher teaches me dance and I love to dance. It makes me feel comfort and peace.”

Your donation can help children like Ichcha to access education and care in a safe space.

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For every £1 you give

Our small but dedicated team ensure that:

87p

supports the children and communities we work with

87p

supports the children and communities we work with

13p

helps to raise the next £1

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£10

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£8 CAN EDUCATE A CHILD IN A SAFE SPACE FOR A MONTH