Children on the Edge
@childrenontheedge.bsky.social
A child rights organisation that works with communities to support some of the world’s most marginalised children, in some of the toughest situations.
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Earlier this month we spent the morning at BBC Broadcasting House recording our Radio 4 Appeal with actress Susannah Fielding. It was a brilliant time and we can't wait for you to hear the full radio appeal.
This Christmas, skip the clutter and give a gift that truly makes an impact with our Gifts of Hope. You can choose meaningful gifts that will help provide vital support to children living in some of the world's toughest situations. Buy a Gift of Hope buff.ly/EaUSGtS 🎁
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This Christmas, skip the clutter and give a gift that truly makes an impact with our Gifts of Hope. You can choose meaningful gifts that will help provide vital support to children living in some of the world's toughest situations. Buy a Gift of Hope buff.ly/EaUSGtS 🎁
Things are changing in the rural villages of Karamoja. Local people are addressing issues like child protection, hygiene, hunger and education. They're changing mindsets and uniting their communities to create safe spaces where their children are protected and free to thrive.
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Things are changing in the rural villages of Karamoja. Local people are addressing issues like child protection, hygiene, hunger and education. They're changing mindsets and uniting their communities to create safe spaces where their children are protected and free to thrive.
Watch Nivea's video to find out how she escaped from being trafficked and the Child Rights Club is helping to change her community and make it safer for the children who live there.
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Watch Nivea's video to find out how she escaped from being trafficked and the Child Rights Club is helping to change her community and make it safer for the children who live there.
12-year-old Jahannara was so proud when she wrote her name for the first time using the Hanifi alphabet! Now she is confident reading, spelling and writing people's names in her own language.
October 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
12-year-old Jahannara was so proud when she wrote her name for the first time using the Hanifi alphabet! Now she is confident reading, spelling and writing people's names in her own language.
Learning Hanifi has helped Shohida to feel confident expressing herself and she is excited to be able to share her knowledge to help others in her community. Please support our BBC Radio 4 Appeal to help Rohingya children, like Shohida, learn in a language they understand. Donate: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
October 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Learning Hanifi has helped Shohida to feel confident expressing herself and she is excited to be able to share her knowledge to help others in her community. Please support our BBC Radio 4 Appeal to help Rohingya children, like Shohida, learn in a language they understand. Donate: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
£30 could pay for a whole term of lessons for a Rohingya refugee child, taught in a language they understand.
We would love you to support our BBC Radio 4 Appeal and help make a difference for Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh.
Help us reach our target: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
We would love you to support our BBC Radio 4 Appeal and help make a difference for Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh.
Help us reach our target: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
October 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
£30 could pay for a whole term of lessons for a Rohingya refugee child, taught in a language they understand.
We would love you to support our BBC Radio 4 Appeal and help make a difference for Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh.
Help us reach our target: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
We would love you to support our BBC Radio 4 Appeal and help make a difference for Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh.
Help us reach our target: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
Tune into BBC Radio 4 this afternoon and catch our final broadcast at 15.27. You can hear all about Romaina's story and how her learning was transformed by the introduction of the Hanifi script.
October 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Tune into BBC Radio 4 this afternoon and catch our final broadcast at 15.27. You can hear all about Romaina's story and how her learning was transformed by the introduction of the Hanifi script.
Help children like Noor to access meaningful education in a language they understand, by supporting our Radio 4 appeal. Donate today and make a difference. Don't forget the first £25,000 will be matched so your contribution could have double the impact.
Find out about the appeal: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
Find out about the appeal: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
October 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Help children like Noor to access meaningful education in a language they understand, by supporting our Radio 4 appeal. Donate today and make a difference. Don't forget the first £25,000 will be matched so your contribution could have double the impact.
Find out about the appeal: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
Find out about the appeal: buff.ly/WyvE6Hz
It was so exciting to hear our BBC Radio 4 appeal on Sunday, if you missed it you can catch up now on BBC Sounds or listen to Radio 4 at 3.27pm on Thursday afternoon.
Please help us reach our target by listening, spreading the word and donating if you can 💙
Please help us reach our target by listening, spreading the word and donating if you can 💙
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It was so exciting to hear our BBC Radio 4 appeal on Sunday, if you missed it you can catch up now on BBC Sounds or listen to Radio 4 at 3.27pm on Thursday afternoon.
Please help us reach our target by listening, spreading the word and donating if you can 💙
Please help us reach our target by listening, spreading the word and donating if you can 💙
This week your support can help provide meaningful education for Rohingya refugee children. £30 could help a child like Romaina to have a whole term of lessons, delivered in a language they understand. Support our appeal: buff.ly/U2lOccJ
October 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This week your support can help provide meaningful education for Rohingya refugee children. £30 could help a child like Romaina to have a whole term of lessons, delivered in a language they understand. Support our appeal: buff.ly/U2lOccJ
We are LIVE! Listen to our Radio 4 Appeal now on BBC Sounds or catch the next broadcast at 21.25 tonight.
Please tune in and give what you can to help make a huge difference for Rohingya refugee children like Romaina.
Listen online: buff.ly/9QleKNv
Donate: buff.ly/v6lTgLx
Thank you 💙
Please tune in and give what you can to help make a huge difference for Rohingya refugee children like Romaina.
Listen online: buff.ly/9QleKNv
Donate: buff.ly/v6lTgLx
Thank you 💙
October 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We are LIVE! Listen to our Radio 4 Appeal now on BBC Sounds or catch the next broadcast at 21.25 tonight.
Please tune in and give what you can to help make a huge difference for Rohingya refugee children like Romaina.
Listen online: buff.ly/9QleKNv
Donate: buff.ly/v6lTgLx
Thank you 💙
Please tune in and give what you can to help make a huge difference for Rohingya refugee children like Romaina.
Listen online: buff.ly/9QleKNv
Donate: buff.ly/v6lTgLx
Thank you 💙
The Day of the Girl is a day to amplify girls' voices, hear their stories and support them to create their own change and we wanted to introduce you to 11-year-old Romaina who has generously shared her story for our BBC Radio 4 Appeal.
October 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Day of the Girl is a day to amplify girls' voices, hear their stories and support them to create their own change and we wanted to introduce you to 11-year-old Romaina who has generously shared her story for our BBC Radio 4 Appeal.
Having the opportunity to learn in your mother tongue is fundamental to education. Hanifi is not only accelerating learning, but being able to read and write in their own language is giving the children a tremendous sense of pride.
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Having the opportunity to learn in your mother tongue is fundamental to education. Hanifi is not only accelerating learning, but being able to read and write in their own language is giving the children a tremendous sense of pride.
Children in the Kutupalong classrooms we support just love learning Hanifi. Forjina told us it's the thing she looks forward to learning the most. She practices lots to improve her abilities.
October 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Children in the Kutupalong classrooms we support just love learning Hanifi. Forjina told us it's the thing she looks forward to learning the most. She practices lots to improve her abilities.
Our Radio 4 Appeal kicks off in just one week! We are so excited for you to hear our broadcast with Susannah, where you can find out how your donation can ensure meaningful education for Rohingya refugee children. Just tune in on Sunday 12th October at 07.54 or 21.15.
October 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Our Radio 4 Appeal kicks off in just one week! We are so excited for you to hear our broadcast with Susannah, where you can find out how your donation can ensure meaningful education for Rohingya refugee children. Just tune in on Sunday 12th October at 07.54 or 21.15.
Earlier this month we spent the morning at BBC Broadcasting House recording our Radio 4 Appeal with actress Susannah Fielding. It was a brilliant time and we can't wait for you to hear the full radio appeal.
September 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Earlier this month we spent the morning at BBC Broadcasting House recording our Radio 4 Appeal with actress Susannah Fielding. It was a brilliant time and we can't wait for you to hear the full radio appeal.
Apply today! We're looking for a Grants & Partnership Fundraiser and a Community & Events Fundraiser to join our small team in Chichester. Find out more about both roles and how to apply on our website: buff.ly/CRWCqDH
⏱️ Application deadline: 11.30pm, Sunday 14th September, 2025
⏱️ Application deadline: 11.30pm, Sunday 14th September, 2025
September 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Apply today! We're looking for a Grants & Partnership Fundraiser and a Community & Events Fundraiser to join our small team in Chichester. Find out more about both roles and how to apply on our website: buff.ly/CRWCqDH
⏱️ Application deadline: 11.30pm, Sunday 14th September, 2025
⏱️ Application deadline: 11.30pm, Sunday 14th September, 2025
Introducing our Radio 4 Appeal presenter Susannah Fielding 💫 A star of stage and screen Susannah has many notable screen credits, including playing Jennie in the acclaimed comedy series 'This time with Alan Partridge'.
September 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Introducing our Radio 4 Appeal presenter Susannah Fielding 💫 A star of stage and screen Susannah has many notable screen credits, including playing Jennie in the acclaimed comedy series 'This time with Alan Partridge'.
Did you spot our exciting news last week? This October we're taking part in a BBC Radio 4 Appeal with the fantastic actress Susannah Fielding. Sign up for our email updates to find out how you can get involved. buff.ly/aWVaQC6
September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Did you spot our exciting news last week? This October we're taking part in a BBC Radio 4 Appeal with the fantastic actress Susannah Fielding. Sign up for our email updates to find out how you can get involved. buff.ly/aWVaQC6
We're looking for a Community & Events Fundraiser to join our team
This is a new role in the Children on the Edge team, working to maximise fundraising from community fundraisers (in schools, groups, clubs and faith groups), third party fundraisers and challenge event fundraisers.
This is a new role in the Children on the Edge team, working to maximise fundraising from community fundraisers (in schools, groups, clubs and faith groups), third party fundraisers and challenge event fundraisers.
September 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We're looking for a Community & Events Fundraiser to join our team
This is a new role in the Children on the Edge team, working to maximise fundraising from community fundraisers (in schools, groups, clubs and faith groups), third party fundraisers and challenge event fundraisers.
This is a new role in the Children on the Edge team, working to maximise fundraising from community fundraisers (in schools, groups, clubs and faith groups), third party fundraisers and challenge event fundraisers.
We're looking for a Grants & Partnerships Fundraiser to join our team
In this role you will work with the Grants Manager to maximise funding from foundations and grant makers and supporting our partnerships with high-net-worth individuals. You will be managing a portfolio of funders.
In this role you will work with the Grants Manager to maximise funding from foundations and grant makers and supporting our partnerships with high-net-worth individuals. You will be managing a portfolio of funders.
September 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We're looking for a Grants & Partnerships Fundraiser to join our team
In this role you will work with the Grants Manager to maximise funding from foundations and grant makers and supporting our partnerships with high-net-worth individuals. You will be managing a portfolio of funders.
In this role you will work with the Grants Manager to maximise funding from foundations and grant makers and supporting our partnerships with high-net-worth individuals. You will be managing a portfolio of funders.
Save the date: Sunday 12th October 2025!
We're thrilled to be taking part in a BBC Radio 4 Appeal this autumn and we would love your support. Watch our video with Ben Wilkes to find out more about this amazing opportunity and visit our website to see how you can get involved: buff.ly/43mB60S
We're thrilled to be taking part in a BBC Radio 4 Appeal this autumn and we would love your support. Watch our video with Ben Wilkes to find out more about this amazing opportunity and visit our website to see how you can get involved: buff.ly/43mB60S
September 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Save the date: Sunday 12th October 2025!
We're thrilled to be taking part in a BBC Radio 4 Appeal this autumn and we would love your support. Watch our video with Ben Wilkes to find out more about this amazing opportunity and visit our website to see how you can get involved: buff.ly/43mB60S
We're thrilled to be taking part in a BBC Radio 4 Appeal this autumn and we would love your support. Watch our video with Ben Wilkes to find out more about this amazing opportunity and visit our website to see how you can get involved: buff.ly/43mB60S
We're looking for a Grants & Partnership Fundraiser and a Community & Events Fundraiser to join our small team in Chichester. We're looking for passionate fundraisers who can help us build great relationships with new and existing supporters. Visit our website to find out more: buff.ly/FCohwAz
September 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We're looking for a Grants & Partnership Fundraiser and a Community & Events Fundraiser to join our small team in Chichester. We're looking for passionate fundraisers who can help us build great relationships with new and existing supporters. Visit our website to find out more: buff.ly/FCohwAz
Students in Bangladesh have been busy this week, sitting their exams. Programme Manager Sudeb Rudra told us that the children are focused and have been working hard. He said "The students’ keen eyes and focused attention inspire us greatly". Good luck to all our students taking their exams! 💫
August 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Students in Bangladesh have been busy this week, sitting their exams. Programme Manager Sudeb Rudra told us that the children are focused and have been working hard. He said "The students’ keen eyes and focused attention inspire us greatly". Good luck to all our students taking their exams! 💫
Early Childhood Consultant Debra Laxton has been at the @eecera.bsky.social conference in Bratislava this week. She took part in engaging sessions and presented a poster about our Play-based Programme Assessment Toolbox (PPAT).
#EECERA2025 #EECERA
#EECERA2025 #EECERA
August 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Early Childhood Consultant Debra Laxton has been at the @eecera.bsky.social conference in Bratislava this week. She took part in engaging sessions and presented a poster about our Play-based Programme Assessment Toolbox (PPAT).
#EECERA2025 #EECERA
#EECERA2025 #EECERA