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WHO
ARE CHILDREN
AT RISK?
The
word 'childhood' usually brings to mind pictures of
carefree innocence and for many children this is a time
of security, nurture and love.
However, for
many others around the world today, the realities are
very different. Increasing numbers of children know
what it is like to wake up each day in the face of hardship,
violence, poverty and abuse; children who's stories
are not of happiness and hope, but of uncertainty and
despair.
Some shocking statistics*
tell us that...
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There
are well over 100 million street children worldwide.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_children
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10 million
children are caught up in the sex trade.
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Approximately 125 million (20%
of the world's school age population) lack access
to primary education.
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There
are 200 million child labourers.
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These statistics paint a dark picture and can
leave us feeling overwhelmed and asking “what
can possibly be done to make a change?” We believe
through careful targeting of resources to specific areas
of need, things do change - especially for individuals
like David..
Bright Futures
With
your support Bright Tomorrows is already making a significant
difference in the lives of some of these children. Children
such as David who before coming to the centre at Maputo
had spent several years living on the streets. David's
face lights up as he says “There
are many children here, but I am happy now.”
Bright Tomorrows
believes that like David, every child, regardless of
their gender, race, religion or culture is of immense
value and should be given opportunities to live in safe
and caring environments where they can fulfill their
potential and grow into adults who are able to make
choices and impact their communities.
Bright Tomorrows works in partnership
with established local projects that are based on a
long term commitment to a holistic approach to children's
development. By addressing both the immediate needs
and also tackling root causes, we are seeing that vision
become a reality.
Child
Sponsorship
For
as little as £5 a month you can
ensure a child is able to go to school.
£10
a month will help provide uniform and other resources
they need.
Current Child Sponsorship
options:
Mutoko, Zimbabwe - Primary
Education, AIDS orphan care and shelter
Bangalore, India - Primary Education,
Orphan shelter and care, Tsunami orphans
Here's what
some of the children that you support have to say:
"My
name is Michael aged 10, I am doing grade 6 in primary
school. I thank you for the money you gave me for the
school fees. My father passed away in 2005 and my mother
is always ill since she is HIV positive she can not
work very hard. I will be very happy if you keep paying
fees for me and other orphans like me. Thank you..."
"Greetings
to you all I'm Kelvin. I just wrote this letter to thank
you very much for paying my school fees...without you
I wouldn't be going to school. I wish to pass my grade
7 exams to achieve more in my life.."
"My
name is Keshell, aged 10. I am HIV positive and I'm
doing grade 6 at primary school. I'm a class monitor.
I'm bright in class, I passed all subjects last term.
I hope to work hard and pass...I'm looking forward to
meeting you one day. My mother is HIV positive and she
is always sick. ..I'm trying my level best not to disappoint
you. God bless you, Keshell."
Sponsoring
a child through Bright Tomorrows is one way to ensure
your money goes direct to specific areas of need that
you care about. Please email
us for further details and a standing order form.
Why not
'bookmark' this page and once you have fully considered
how you can help, return and click on "make a donation"
at the bottom of this page..
* Sources: UN/
Viva Network/UNICEF/ Global Campaign for Education
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