Every child deserves to grow up in a family. It is within families that children learn love, resilience, and belonging. Yet across South Africa, thousands of children continue to be placed in institutions when poverty, crisis, or loss leaves families struggling. While orphanages and other institutional settings are often seen…

Every November, timelines turn a hopeful shade of blue as the world pauses to celebrate its most precious resource—children. World Children’s Day marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, reminding us that children are the pillars of our communities, our societies, and our world. This…

“I want all children to have a stable home and be loved.” These heartfelt words come from Annette, a devoted foster mother in Mpigi District. Earlier this year, Buwama Police found two children, Christine and Jacob, left alone and malnourished for several days. They needed urgent care and protection. The…

After fleeing home, Angel found safety, school, and family again with support from Railway Children Africa.