By 2015 it is predicted by some children’s charities that there will be an estimated 400 million children orphaned around the world. Being an orphan is no Oliver Twist story. There are no musicals, there are no meals. You fight to survive and you are only ten years old, sometimes even younger. A child can be born an orphan or live in circumstances beyond his control that dictate that he becomes an orphan. War, disease, famine, poverty all play significant roles in the destiny of a child. The life of an orphan is tough; whether you are orphaned due to Aids and famine in Africa or war and flooding in Afghanistan, life is tough and miserable. Either way, the idea of defenceless children trying to survive in a harsh world is an unpleasant one.

Beta Charitable Trust is committed to changing the lives of as may orphans as it possibly can. Beta Charitable Trust are giving you the opportunity to support, sponsor and help young orphans in an attempt to make their circumstances a little easier. No more worrying where the next meal may come from. More time to concentrate on getting a good education.

£20 per month will ensure an orphan has the essentials; clothes, food, water, shelter, education and a fighting chance at survival. Visit our Donation page to make a pledge.

Orphan statistics taken from UNICEF report: www.UNICEF.org