I’m taking on the challenge of 70K in May. Why? To help people push back against poverty. Did you know, malnourishment and poverty affect more than 70% of people in Burundi?
Christian Aid are working to empower families in Burundi to build reliable and diverse incomes. Take Aline, for example. She found a lifeline in Christian Aid after she felt the full force of extreme poverty, when an early marriage ended in abuse and violence. We helped her with small business training and she set up as a grocery wholesaler. Today, Aline can afford food, clothes, and essential healthcare for her family.
There’s more people Christian Aid could reach – and that’s why I’m fundraising and taking part in 70K in May.
The money raised can help ensure more people get the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil their hopes and ambitions. £10 could provide one person with the training that supports their family to set up a small business, such as selling home-grown vegetables.
Together we can make a lasting difference. Thank you for your support!
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Our destination for the day, after a break stop for coffee and ice cream we headed to St. Mary the Virgin Church .
The tides were in our favour to follow the pilgrim's route across the sand and mud with the straight line of posts to keep us safe.
Our F.L.A.K.E Churches Team including the Rev. Charlotte Osborn with two of our four legged friends Bonny & Star. All the Team are dedicated supporters of Christian Aid
Diane with Claire the owner of Guru Coffee Shop
The Team got together on Saturday 11 May to follow the last section of St. Cuthbert's Way from Fenwick to Holy Island. Fenwick lies on the edge of the parish of St. John the Baptist Church Lowick with Kyloe so an appropriate starting point for our 10k walk.
Although not expecting to meet many people en route we carried our collecting bucket across the Causeway. Our efforts were rewarded by our first donation from Claire the owner of Guru Coffee Shop in Fenwick.
Got off to a good start with some quality kilometres on Hadrian's Wall. Lunch break at St. Oswald's Church Heavenfield .
Joining the rest of the Team on Saturday 11th for the final leg of St. Cuthbert's Way from Fenwick-Holy Island following the pilgrims route over the sands.
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