Meeting children and young people on the streets, recognising the trauma they experience, working with their families, challenging negative perceptions and advocating for their rights.
Life for girls and young women on the streets is particularly hard and the support they need is often challenging to provide. Our aim is to help teenage girls and young women on the streets to realise their rights.
Our partners have developed highly focused, local responses to reach children and young people on the streets. Amos Trust is committed to supporting our partners’ innovative work with girls and young women on the streets in particular.
We currently partner with Umthombo in South Africa, New Generation in Burundi, Karunalaya in India and Cheka Sana Foundation in Tanzania.
Take a look through our range of resources, including blog posts, downloads and products, to find out more about our Street Justice work.
Lindo and Mpendulo from Amos partner Umthombo Street Children visited the UK from Durban, South Africa, in May this year. As well as visiting supporters nationwide, they spent time in Tower Hamlets, London, with a former Umthombo volunteer. Karin Joseph writes.
We invited photographer and filmmaker Tom Merilion to share some of his favourite images from his visit to our partner Karunalaya in India. Tom said, “I was blown away by the people I met; the staff, the children and the adults they support. Karunalaya is a very special place. Hopefully the following images capture some of that magic.”
Amos Trust brought together women from 8 countries who work with girls on the streets. Girls who face child marriage, prison or are involved in sex work. They shared new ways of working, with a collective vision to see girls live free from abuse. This is their story.
“During these times, Karunalaya staff came to us, to hear about our situation. They told us not to be afraid, and I was encouraged by their advice. This comforted us very much.” As we launch our autumn Don’t Stop Now! Appeal, read about one young 14 year-old girl and her family in India who are receiving support from our partner Karunalaya. Amos’ On Her Terms Lead Karin Joseph writes.
We work alongside grass-roots partners in Palestine, South Africa, Nicaragua, Burundi, India and Tanzania.
Reaching children on the streets, addressing their trauma, working with them and their families to reintegrate them into their homes, to realise their rights and recover their future.
Working with local and international peace activists, and partnering with grass-roots projects, to call for a just peace, reconciliation and full equal rights for all Palestinians and Israelis.
Addressing the impact of climate change and the causes of extreme poverty, building sustainable rural communities and empowering them to realise their rights.
Bringing people together to meet our partners from around the world, visiting the communities they work in and seeing their projects in action — building solidarity and lasting friendships.
Amos Trust
Room 11
St Margaret’s House
15 Old Ford Road
Bethnal Green
London
E2 9PJ
Telephone:
+44 (0) 203 725 3493
Email:
[email protected]
Registered Charity No.
1164234
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