Recent announcements from US and UK governments regarding cuts to international development aid will have devastating consequences on vulnerable communities around the world and threaten the futures of the children Toybox seeks to serve.
As an organisation dedicated to protecting the lives of street children, we are shocked and saddened by the announcement of these cuts and devastated that those who need help the most will likely be the first to suffer. Children and families who are already living in unimaginable conditions will face even greater risks, and those working to support them will be left with limited resources to help.
Toybox's local partners are doing their utmost best to support street children however, these cuts will no doubt make their work harder. Sadly, we have already had reports from the teams in Guatemala and Kenya on how these cuts, as well as changes to regulations, are impacting their projects and the lives of the young people they work alongside.
Here at Toybox, we believe in the power of prayer and know that when we come together, we can make a difference. We trust that, together, our prayers will bring light into this dark situation.
Please join us in praying for the organisations working tirelessly to support vulnerable communities worldwide. Please ask for continued strength and resilience from our local partners as they navigate these challenging circumstances. Please pray that governments reconsider these harmful decisions and recognise the immense value of supporting the world’s most vulnerable.
Finally, please pray for urgent protection for those most affected by these cuts, including children who are forced to live, work and sleep on the streets. We do not accept that their futures should be compromised.
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