Blog - Children On The Edge

Opening a Bank Account Can Be a Bigger Deal Than You Might Think...

Good news just landed at Children on the Edge, we’ve finally secured a UK bank account for our partners Afghanistan Education Action. Now, this might sound like a minor detail, but it's actually a pivotal moment for the girls' online schools that AEA runs. Find out why...

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.

Where Does Your Donation Go? Understanding Charity Running Costs

Wondering where your donation really goes? At Children on the Edge, 89p of every £1 directly supports our programmes. Learn why charity running costs matter and how we keep them as low as possible while ensuring lasting impact.

From Crisis to Stability: The End of Our Ukraine Refugee Response

Since the war broke out in Ukraine in 2022, Children on the Edge has supported refugees, responding to emerging needs and gaps in provision, staying long beyond other agencies.

Our Inspirational Young Fundraisers Making A Difference

Our youngest fundraisers show us how it's done! Find out more about Edie, Alba, Adya, Finley and Jenson who've inspired us with their amazing support.

Child Parliaments are Becoming Agents of Change

In India, children from our learning centres form 'Child Parliaments'. Ten elected ‘ministers’ represent their friends, learn about their rights and peacefully campaign in their communities.

Our Partnership with Afghanistan Education Action

Afghanistan remains the only country where girls are banned from secondary school. Children on the Edge are supporting an organisation that offers hope to women and girls of Afghanistan, amidst the darkness.

What is a Child Rights Approach?

Children on the Edge is a Child Rights organisation, but what does that mean?

Fundraising Ideas: How You Can Make A Difference

Want to fundraise for Children on the Edge but lacking ideas? Here’s some ideas to get you started!

Why is Early Childhood Development Vital for Young Refugees?

Children on the Edge has been investing in Early Childhood Development (ECD) for marginalised children in different areas of the world since 2000.

Ten years of work with Syrian refugees in Lebanon

For ten years, Children on the Edge supported education for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. With your support, we helped to provide safe, fun classrooms for hundreds of refugee children.

Child Rights Clubs in Uganda - The Eyes and Ears of their Peers

Children on the Edge support six Child Rights Clubs across Jinja and, more recently, Karamoja in Uganda. Find out what they do and the impact they have.

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