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Railway Children

Broadcaster Sangita Myska makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Railway Children.

Broadcaster and journalist Sangita Myska makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Railway Children. The charity works across Tanzania, India and the UK, helping children who have been living on the streets rebuild their lives.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0754 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Railway Children'.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Railway Children'.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1058991. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.railwaychildren.org.uk/
*The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

3 minutes

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Sun 6 Sep 202607:54
BBC Radio 4

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Railway Children

Railway Children believe in a world where every child can thrive, away from a life on the streets. They work across Tanzania, India and the UK, protecting vulnerable children when they are most at risk, before it’s too late.

Juma’s story

Juma’s story
‘Juma’ (not his real name) spent 7 years alone and at risk on the streets of Tanzania, wishing someone would help him. Today he is in stable accommodation, focusing on his studies, and is earning an income, thanks to Railway Children’s support.

A brighter future

A brighter future
Young people supported through our Youth Association programme are able to develop the business and life skills they need to build a more secure, brighter future for themselves.

The challenges facing children on the streets

The challenges facing children on the streets
Many children facing severe poverty and hardship believe leaving home might offer a way to survive, perhaps even a chance to build a better life for themselves. But on the streets children face violence, exploitation and unimaginable hardship.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 6 Sep 202607:54
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 6 Sep 202621:25
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 10 Sep 202615:27
    BBC Radio 4

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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How do your donations help?

How do your donations help?

The impact of your donations to the Radio 4 Appeal

Donate by cheque or phone

Donate by cheque or phone

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How do I apply for an appeal?

How do I apply for an appeal?

Find out how to apply to have your charity featured on the Radio 4 Appeal.

Radio 4 Appeal Fund

Radio 4 Appeal Fund

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