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January 21, 2014

Desmond Tutu heads up plea for Syrian children

Ahead of the Geneva 2 peace talks, humanitarian organisations and leaders have urged the protection of Syria’s children.
April 20, 2012

Faith groups and church leaders back free school meals campaign

The Anglican Archbishop of York is among those backing calls from charities to make sure that all children living with poverty can get a free school meal.
April 19, 2012

Half of kids living in poverty are missing out on free school meals

Over half of all school children living in poverty in England, 1.2 million, are not getting free school meals, says shocking new research by the Children’s Society.
April 19, 2012

Fair and Square: children in poverty and free school meals
April 19, 2012

Launch of the 'Fair and Square' school meals initiative

The Children's Society's 'Fair and Square' campaign, launched today (19 April 2012), aims to ensure that all children in need of a free school meal receive one. We are delighted that Ekklesia and a range of other civic, charity, religious and policy bodies are supporting this important initiative.
April 19, 2012

Free school meals are key for tackling child poverty
April 12, 2012

Challenging inhuman perceptions of street children

Today (12 April 2012) marks the second International Day for Street Children. The day is celebrated across the world to give a voice to street children. This year the focus is on ‘challenging perceptions’ to encourage people to think about what they know about street children. Sadly, we know the answer is not enough.
February 1, 2012

UK Children's Commissioners say welfare bill will harm the young

Britain's four Children's Commissioners have joined up to demand changes to the government's Welfare Reform Bill, saying the coalition's plans will harm young people.