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This coming Friday (10th June) we are very proud to present: Bristol-based choir “The Harlequin Singers” in a fundraising concert for Friends of Alalay St. Peter’s Church, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LD Doors open at 7pm Admission free – retiring collection and bar. Remember – … Continue reading →

We were really thrilled to hear from Alalay that world-class cellist Michael Jones has once again chosen to support our work with Bolivian street children. Michael first visited Alalay in 2012, where he played a magical concert to our children … Continue reading →

Today, the 12th April, is “el Día del Niño” (Children’s Day) in Bolivia. A happy occasion where children and adults celebrate together. There are special events, processions and parties in schools, presents and games galore, and generally, just a very … Continue reading →

We were delighted to be asked by Alalay to once again support all of the oldest children through their vocational training courses this year. This is the fourth year that we have helped these adolescents through their training in courses … Continue reading →

It was recently Carnival in Latin America – a huge event celebrated in a variety of ways in each country throughout the continent. It incorporates three-four days of parties, dancing, dressing up, music, food, drink and much more! In Santa Cruz de … Continue reading →

Our recent fundraising concert was a fantastic success – a great number of people attended, the music was superb, and we raised well over £2000, which will go directly to help the street children supported by Alalay to help themselves! Our … Continue reading →

A very Happy New Year to our wonderful supporters, from all of us who work together to support the Alalay kids – giving them a better future away from the streets. We are very pleased to invite you all to … Continue reading →

With less than a month to go, here is a quick annual reminder that we still have some beautiful and unique Christmas cards available for sale, each individually designed and painted by an ex-street child now supported by Alalay. They cost … Continue reading →

We were recently fortunate to have British Councillor Alexander Stafford visit Alalay to see our work and meet our children. Read more in Alexander’s own words: “As a Councillor in West London I have been privileged to spend time with the … Continue reading →

Our kids have often seen too much. They may have been taken to dubious nightclubs aged six, sent around to pick the pockets of the inebriated locals; been locked in a small room for three days with a younger sibling and no … Continue reading →