Railway Children
The Big Rail Diversity Challenge
Railway Children protects vulnerable children at risk of being lost to the streets across the UK, India and Tanzania. Working with transport networks and communities, we intervene early to reach children, support families and influence policy – creating real, lasting change and ensuring children are safe, heard and empowered to reach their full potential.
"Railway Children is an international charity committed to safeguarding children at risk of life on the streets across the UK, India and Tanzania. Every year, thousands of children run away from home or find themselves alone on transport networks where they are vulnerable to exploitation, violence and abuse. Many are escaping poverty, conflict, or neglect – but the streets often bring greater dangers.
Our unique focus on transport networks allows us to intervene early, protect children and reunite families. Whether it’s helping a child before they run away, supporting them through their time on the streets or rebuilding a safer future with family or alternative care – we’re there at every step.
We also empower local communities and transport staff to recognise and respond to child vulnerability. And we use evidence from our frontline work to influence government agencies and civil society to shape better child protection policies globally.
With over 30 years of experience, Railway Children has already changed thousands of lives. We are change leaders and champions for children connected to the streets. Now, we’re scaling up that impact – developing proven, replicable models that can protect even more children around the world.
Because we believe in a world where every child can thrive away from a life on the streets"
