Street children represent the end point of a complex set of factors, which require a multitude of resources and efforts to address the problem. A situation that has been created due to the existing social, political, and economic pressures in society needs to be addressed at the root of the problem, through an attitudinal change.

While meeting both the immediate and long-term needs of the individual child, Agape's strategies aim at creating an awareness of the situation that forces the child onto the street. We also aim to create a movement that will challenge the exploitative situation imposed on the street child, a situation that has sadly robbed children of their right to a joyful safe childhood.

However, change is not an easy process. A change that demands a modification in attitudes, as well as change in the social, economic, and political situation, is a slower process. Policy makers, industry, society, even the Church, will need to view the street children with compassion and sensitivity.

This is the only way towards ensuring a better future for the children, and we strongly believe that this is only possible through commitment and perseverance.

Agape's efforts must be seen as a highway in the direction of ensuring a life of dignity for street children. But in the final analysis, it is important to emphasize that responsibility for the child ultimately rests with individual parents, teachers, communities, and the Church. And the sooner that this is realized, the sooner progress can be made.

 
NOTE TO THE DONORS:

Our AGAPE CHILDREN CENTERS for Street Children and Rag Pickers are financially supported by ASK OUTREACH TRUST an Isle of Man Registered Charity No. 763, for which Mrs. Carole Edgecox is the Founder Trustee.

If anybody wishes to support our Children Centers directly through ASK Outreach Trust, they can be contacted at: ActionSavesKids-ASK@manx.net