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Our group of local heroes are rising to the challenge of 70k in May – walking, running (10k and marathon), cycling (the distance from Lands End to – Romanby), and swimming (70k = 2,800 lengths) to get there, we hope, several times over!

Your donation will encourage us along the way, and will be put to such good use in Christian Aid's work to help the most in need push back against poverty and make a future for their families.

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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Updates

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Christian Aid
17 hours 35 minutes ago
75% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 75% of its target!

Bridget Robinson
2 days ago
Applegarth success

Another shout out and well done to the fantastic Team Applegarth who are joining in enthusiastically with 70K in May. In week 1 the staff logged an excellent 54, 750m, and are making a great contribution to the (first?) 70k for the swimming team.

Keep it up! 

Bridget Robinson
6 days 15 hours ago
Lucy's Marathon!

Pride of place today for Lucy's fantastic achievement in completing  the Leeds marathon in great form on Sunday!!  We are so grateful to Lucy that her efforts will also benefit this great cause.   

Christian Aid
6 days 22 hours ago
50% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target!

Bridget Robinson
1 week ago
Applegarth success

Shout out and well done to Team Applegarth who are joining in enthusiastically with 70K in May. In week 1 the staff logged an excellent 54, 750m. 

Keep it up! 

Bridget Robinson
1 week 5 days ago
Swim Team Week 1 results now in

A belting 24925m has been banked towards the (first?) 70k target.  Well done swimmers!

Bridget Robinson
2 weeks 6 days ago
May

Time to start warming up! Good luck everyone!

We are off to a great start. 

Christian Aid
1 month ago
First donation received!

Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!

How your money helps

Poverty pushed Aline to the brink. She was abused, homeless and hungry. But Aline pushed back harder. With Christian Aid funded small business training, she achieved what had seemed impossible, a vital income for her and her children.

Fundraising this Christian Aid Week will ensure more people in Burundi get the skills and knowledge they need to push back against the inhumanity of poverty.

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Aline Nibogora is pushing back against extreme poverty in Makamba Province, Burundi by raising the living conditions of her community with the support of Christian Aid. Credit: Ndacayisaba Epitace
Aline Nigobora stands in front of her home, She wears a pink top and green skirt and is looking in the camera with a neutral expression