We protect, educate and empower children living alone on the streets and at risk in East Africa, your support, help us to achieve this goal.

An African charity advancing street children’s rights in East Africa

Cheka Sana is the promise of a better future for children confronting life and work on the streets of East Africa.

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The BIG Sleep Out Challenge for Street Children is Back Again

Between June 2024, we’re challenging everyone to SLEEP OUT all night to help us to end young children sleeping on the streets in need in Tanzania and Uganda.

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Building street children’s resilience and mental health

We’re tackling mental health stigma – as well as making sure street children get the support they need.

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Featured Partners

Allen and Overy (Middle East) Dubai Office.

Cheka Sana foundation has entered a long term partnership with Allen & Overy Middle East to support our initiative in East Africa and help to bring change….

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Microsoft for Nonprofit

Microsoft is helping Cheka Sana Foundation to improve cybersecurity, reduce costs, and empower staff and volunteers to work from anywhere. 

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The Sleep Out Challenge 2022

The BIG Sleep Out Challenge is simple. For one night, give up the luxury of your bed and swap it for a sleeping bag on the floor.

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Tough Mudder Challenge 2022

Tough Mudder is not just an ordinary mud run – it’s an experience. It will test your strength, stamina, and grit, like no other challenge event could.

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