Meet some of our children
The names and identifiable information in these stories have been changed.
Luke and Kama
Luke became ill when we arrived in London and he was in hospital for a month. I already lost my mum, dad and siblings in the war back home so I was so scared my son would die too. He survived.
Elena and Mandy
I fled to London from Egypt because my ex-husband abused me every day. Mandy was only 5, and we went to live with my auntie. Later I found out Mandy had been sexually abused by her father.
Harriet
Harriett is a 9-year-old child who lives with her mum, step-father, baby sister and older sister who has emotional and physical difficulties and is incontinent.
“Words cannot express how helpful you are in my life, especially in these hard times. My girl always returns from you happy. I can see your love and care for her. It had made a great impact on my family.”
Carla and Adam
Carla’s biological dad, became one of the first COVID-19 victims. She cried night and day knowing he was on a ventilator, alone. They were extremely close and he had been living with her and Adam.
Robert and Carlos
Robert was 11 when his social worker contacted Solidarity Sports. Concerned for his wellbeing, she explained that he was getting into a lot of trouble and had recently even tried to set fire to his grandmother’s house.
Akifa
Akifa’s parents came from Sudan. They travelled to Britain searching for safety, peace, and work after the terrible civil war that tore the country apart.