They Shoot Children Don't They

Casa Alianza is an independent, non profit organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation and defence of street children in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua. Living on the edge of survival, these children are often swept in an undertow of beatings, illegal detentions, torture, sexual abuse, rape and murder.

Fred Shortland is UK director of Casa Alianza and has visited central America extensively in his work. Here he talks about how he and many others strive to give street children back their livelihood, and about why campaigning has become his lifeblood. Length 29 mins.

For information on Casa Alianza go to www.casa-alianza.org.uk and details of the Justice fo Kirsty MacColl campaign can be found at www.justiceforkirsty.org

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