Sergio Mendez, a member of the Proyecto Alas team in Honduras, sent Duncan a message this week, and we thought it might encourage you.

Your support changes lives, and those lives, in turn, change many more.

"The photo below sums up what God did for me, thanks to you. On the left is the boy who was lost on the streets, broken inside, without a clear direction. On the right is the person I am today…and that transformation wouldn't have been possible without your love, your patience, and your faithfulness.

Since I was 14, you've been by my side. With every relapse, you didn't judge me, you didn't let go of me, you never stopped believing in me. When no one else saw a future, you saw purpose. When I fell, you lifted me up.

Thanks to you, I got off the streets. Thanks to you, I found a different path. Thanks to you, I'm a missionary in Honduras today, graduating. Not because of my own strength, but because God put you in my path right when I needed you most.

You are living proof that love changes lives. God used your hands, your voice, and your heart to rescue mine. I will always honour what you did for me, and I will carry this testimony with me for the rest of my life.

Thank you for not giving up on me. Thank you for being a part of my story."

A very happy Christmas from all of us at Radio Christmas.

Thank you for listening to Radio Christmas, and we hope you have enjoyed our festive broadcasts for this year. We look forward to being back with you for a great lineup of shows in December 2026.

We are deeply grateful to all who supported us this year. Thank you for texting in, for sponsoring ducks in the Quacky races, for donating in December, and for helping us reach our £20,000 target on our UK giving site, plus $3,250 on our USA giving site.

Thank you to all those who got involve din Radio Christmas, for those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, those who presented and produced shows, those who organised all the advertising, put up banners and posters, helped with social media, to Alex for the Quacky Races, to Nicola and Helen for all the work in local schools, to those who helped promote Radio Christmas in your school or business, to all our advertisers and to Amersham Free Church for allowing us to host a studio there again this year.

Matt, Joe, Jonny and Dunc (Trustees of Street Kids Direct)

Sally Bundock, chief presenter and journalist for BBC News, joined Radio Christmas for a very special interview on Tuesday, 23rd of December 2025!

Sally is one of the most recognisable voices on BBC News, known around the world for her calm, insightful delivery and decades of experience reporting on business, finance, and global affairs. She’s the presenter of major BBC shows including Business Today and has anchored early morning news bulletins that reach millions worldwide — all while juggling a busy career and family life.

From the newsroom at Broadcasting House in London to your Christmas radio dial, Sally was with Dunc Dyason on Radio Christmas about how the news can seem edited, if being a newsreader is a good career and a Christmas “would you rather?”

Missed the interview? LISTEN AGAIN here.

Radio Christmas welcomed Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, to the Centro Opp Mentoring Centre in Guatemala City last month, and Radio Christmas will broadcast her interview today, Monday, 22nd of December.

From the moment she arrived, the Duchess brought an atmosphere of joy, warmth, and genuine compassion. She took time with each child, offering smiles, encouragement, and plenty of hugs. It was clear that she was deeply moved by their stories and by the transformation in the lives of vulnerable children over our 33 years of work in Guatemala.

Her visit highlighted the resilience of the children we serve and the dedication of the mentoring teams who walk alongside them every day. Moments like this remind us of the importance of providing safe spaces, trusted mentors, and long-term support for children growing up in high-risk areas.

We extend our sincere thanks to the British Embassy in Guatemala City and to the British Ambassador for coordinating this special visit. Their partnership helped create an unforgettable experience for everyone at Centro Opp.

This royal visit was not only an honour, but also an encouragement to continue our mission: to ensure that every child has the opportunity, support, and hope they deserve.

The Duchess said, “My Christmas wish is for this place to go on and thrive, and for you (the kids) to find this a place of sanctuary, a place of opportunity and a place of love.” And she added, “I wish we could replicate you around the world, because you would change the world if you were able to. Thank you for doing what you do, it’s truly meaningful.”