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51,000 neglected children in Northern Ireland

We're shining the light on child neglect in Northern Ireland.

Action for Children

We are a children's charity that supports and speaks out for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people

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Emily's story

Emily's experiences of neglect in her own words; watch our new TV advert

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Support Major Phil Packer as he takes on 26 miles in 26 hours for 26 charities

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Latest news

Response to the announcement that Graham Allen MP will be leading an independent commission on early intervention

29 July 2010
Response to the findings from Ofsted's survey of social workers, 'Safeguarding and looked after children', and its report on the views of third sector organisations providing services for children and young people

28 July 2010
Dame Clare Tickell to lead review into Early Years Foundation Stage

06 July 2010

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Events coming up

Sarah Alexander Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

04 August 2010 to 13 August 2010

Height-shy Sarah Alexander climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro to help Action for Children support vulnerable children, young people and their families
Kilimanjaro summit climb

08 October 2010 to 19 October 2010

Trek through Tanzania's unspoilt wilderness
Snowdon Challenge

9 October 2010

Trek up the highest mountain in Wales

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