Our award winning animated videos and supporting materials transcend the limits of language and cultural specificity to generate dialogue with young people. Street youth can see their own lives reflected in the stories, and begin to talk and think about meeting their unique challenges head-on.
last updated:
April 20, 2008 3:45 PM
about us
- vision -
To be the go-to world leader in building street kids’ ability, knowledge and community.
Street Kids International is a non-profit agency founded in Canada that is a global leader in developing and disseminating the strategies and tools needed to give street kids around the world the choices, skills, and opportunities to make a better life for themselves.
- mission -
We advocate and deliver innovative programs, so effective that they are spontaneously adopted, adapted and shared by our worldwide network of partners.
We team with youth workers to develop locally relevant, innovative workshops using award winning animations that engage kids about sexual health, drug use and youth entrepreneurship. Having worked with more than 2 million street kids in over 60 countries, Street Kids International has been recognized by the United Nations as a Global Best practice leader in youth work.
We are honoured to have been recognized for our work by:
- Peter F. Drucker Award for Canadian Non-Profit Innovation – 1993
- Unicef’s Meena Prize for Goldtooth – 1996
- Kofi A. Annan, Secretary-General of United Nations – 2001
- Finalist for the 2007 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize – 2007
- Recipient of the CME and CIDA Special Recognition Award for Long-Term Commitment to International Cooperation – 2007
Founded in 1988, the organization is governed by a Canadian Board of Directors and guided by an Advisory Committee.
Street Kids International also has a Board of Directors responsible for its UK and US organizations that oversee the disbursements of funds to Street Kids International’s work.
brand foundation:
see the entire Street Kids International Brand Foundation here. (
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