Every child deserves that first day of school feeling

Just £4 a month can send a child to school for the whole year

As children across the UK begin a new school year, Street Child is working to make sure children in the world's most marginalised communities can too.

Every child deserves that first day feeling: new shoes, a full pencil case, that blend of nervous energy and excitement, and a place waiting for them in the classroom. It’s not just about getting children into school, it’s about ensuring they are learning, and giving them the tools to build their own futures.  

Our annual Back to School appeal makes that possible. For as little as £4 a month, you can support a child’s education for the whole year. If you set up your regular gift before the end of September, we’ll commit to getting a child into school this term, so you know your money is making an immediate difference. 

finding confidence through learning

Your support of our Back to School appeal helps children like Shushil from Nepal. After his mother died, Shushil and his brother moved in with their grandparents. At his new school, he struggled with lessons and felt anxious speaking up. With Street Child's support, his teachers trained in Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL), which uses play-based activities to help children build reading and maths skills at their own pace. Shushil now tackles problems confidently and works more independently.

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fundraise at your school

We have plenty of ways for your school to get involved and support Street Child’s work. Take a look at our fun fundraising ideas, easy to use resources and how to make us your charity of the year.

Donate the first hour of September's pay

 Help children around the world go back to school this Autumn by donating the first hour or the first day of September’s pay to Street Child. Check out the page linked below to calculate your daily or hourly salary and learn more.

what £4 a month can do

In many of the countries where Street Child works, it costs just £4 per month to send a child to school. If you set up a regular gift before the end of September, we’ll make sure a child is enrolled this term — so you know your support is making an immediate difference.