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Lena, a youth worker and community developer in Almaty, Kazakhstan, talks about the videos:

Unlike many educational programs, these videos do not have a large informational content and are not meant to scare viewers with messages like, 'This is what happens to those who use drugs!' Although honest and provocative, they relate very simple stories and are thus readily accessible to young people. The characters' funny faces, the exotic city where the action takes place, the abundant stereotypes displayed, and even narrator's voice with a strong accent… all of these things invite children and youth to criticize the video, to 'remake' or 'rethink' it, and to analyze possible alternative courses of action."

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program overview

what we do.

Street Kids International aims to:

  • raise awareness about the needs and rights of street youth
  • provide training and capacity building opportunities that introduce youth-centred methods for working with street youth
  • develop a global network of organizations and front-line workers striving to support local street youth

we engage and empower kids.

street healthOur “street health” programs focus on working with local organizations and youth workers to engage street kids in making informed choices about sexual health and drug use.

street workOur “street work” program seeks to empower street kids to develop safe and more productive ways to earn a living working in the street.

Our innovative approach to these programs includes the production and distribution of award winning animations, the development of interactive workshops, and a commitment to share what we know within communities and between governments.

we advocate on their behalf.

street rightsOur “street rights” program puts front and center our key role as advocates and educators on the rights of street youth.  We challenge governments, public officials and ordinary citizens alike to see the economic potential of street kids in their communities.  We advocate the importance of strategic investment in youth and influence funding and program priorities on both a national and international level.

leafIn Canada, we are launching a new program called "street jibe". Being piloted in York Region, street jibe will utilize the strengths of diverse local organizations to increase access to relevant and practical programming for youth experiencing poverty and homelessness.