August Charity Offering - Toybox
Toybox is committed to ending the global injustice of children living and working on city streets. The charity began when a couple were prompted by their Christian faith and decided to act. Today they continue to act, motivated by that same Christian faith, to see a world in which no child is forced to live or work on the streets.
Toybox urgent appeal - crisis in Kathmandu
The Nepalese government gives families living in informal settlements across Kathmandu less than 24 hours to leave their homes. Over 5,000 vulnerable children and families watch as bulldozers destroy their communities, from homes and schools to health centres and places of worship.
3,500+ households affected, 5,000+ individuals displaced
Stripped of everything, many are living without food or shelter. They're exposed to the elements with limited access to clean water or sanitation.
In the coming months they face hunger, widespread illness and an uncertain future. The threat to their lives is critical. For children, aside from the psychological trauma of losing their homes and schools, the lack of safe spaces leads to increased risk of abuse and trafficking.
“My heart sank when the bulldozers came to our area. I held my little brother, who is 4 months old, while my parents removed our belongings to the streets.” Sonya, 10
Our work has been deeply affected, with services that took years to build thrown into turmoil. Our much-loved Learning Centre was destroyed. We've lost the spaces we used to reach vulnerable children.
Our local partner has now successfully tracked over 100 families and all the children feared missing. We've provided food, hygiene kits and medical care and we're working to improve sanitation and safety. We've also provided temporary child-safe learning spaces. But with your help we can do so much more.
For a fuller picture of the situation please use the button below. Throughout the month of August our charity offering will go towards this appeal. Simply put your donation in the ‘Charity’ plate when you enter the church, or donate online (see John Loebl for details).