I’m fundraising this Christian Aid Week! 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."
Although this is the main focus of Christian Aid Week, they are also part of the Disasters Emergency Committee and have raised funds for the people of Ukraine, Gaza, those affected by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria. They work with partners on the ground who know what is needed.
St Andrew's walking group will take part in 2 walks together during May as well as individual walks to achieve 70k plus !!
Updates
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Walking group members, P & F have walked well over 70k between them, as well as taking part in the group walks.
Well done to them!
Congratulations! This activity has reached its target!
Congratulations! This activity has reached 75% of its target!
16 people took part in a walk today, plus one dog, ages ranging from nearly 18 months (partly walking and partly in a buggy), to over 70. Between us we walked 103 km. on another lovely sunny day.
Total of the 2 walks makes 162 km - Challenge more than completed!
Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target!
7 people completed the first walk on Saturday 11th May, walking 59k between us so far, on a lovely sunny day.
Individuals are also walking to achieve their own targets.
Watch this space!
Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!