Norman Johnston has spent decades campaigning for justice and giving interviews on behalf of all former child migrants. Now, at last, after all the lost years he has been to the UK to visit his brother for the first time. Norman speaks for many.
Child Migrants Trust
How he is making what happened to him has a child help educate a new generation. The Trust has uncovered his roots. He is now sharing his story
Child Migrants Trust
'The 15th Anniversary of the UK apology came and went in silence. The same as when we the children forcibly left Britain's shores, on those fateful journeys from our home, our family, our country. We remember the deafening silence.'
Statement from Norman Johnston, President, International Association of Former Child Migrants
24th February 2025
Child Migrants Trust
The Child Migrants Trust supports former child migrants and their families in several ways. For more details on our services, please get in touch.
Learn about rebuilding hope and family relationships fractured by decades of separation through child migration.
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CMT is the only independent, professional organisation working with former child migrants from all migrating agency backgrounds. Our work alerts governments to the urgent unmet needs and unresolved issues.
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