I’m fundraising as usual on my bike this Christian Aid Week! And as usual Sue and Susie are offering plants from their gardens in exchange for donations.
This year the money we raise will help people in Burundi push back against poverty. It's quite shocking to hear that malnourishment and poverty affect more than 70% of people there.
Christian Aid are working to empower families in Burundi 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. Christian Aid 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 what the money we raise will go to.
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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Whew. Done that. 200 km, 14.5 hours in the saddle, 4500 metres 'climbing'.
And scores of plants finding new homes.
Thanks to everyone who came and supported, and donated.
Feet up now 😀
93 km so far, 1962 metres climbed, 6 hours in the saddle.
Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!