Leading humanitarian charity CARE International is calling on Berkshire families to ‘walk all over poverty’ in solidarity with the people of Syria, in a river-side walk on Sunday 20 October.
By walking a 10 km or 24 km stretch along the Thames, ‘Walk All Over Poverty’ participants will support the work of CARE, fighting poverty in the developing world and relieving suffering in humanitarian emergencies. The charity has been supporting Syrian refugees since the start of the conflict in the region.
Starting in Alexandra Gardens at 9.30am, the walk will take in the Thames Path and Jubilee Path on the 10km route. Those wishing to complete the 24km challenge will continue on an additional loop along the river and around Great Windsor Park. The choice of route means the event is suitable for most fitness levels.
CARE’s Chief Executive Geoffrey Dennis said “Recently I visited the Syria/Jordan border, I was shocked and saddened by the suffering I saw. ‘Walk All Over Poverty’ is a real chance for families in Berkshire to help CARE’s lifesaving work, which includes responding to the Syria crisis. CARE is providing support to families who have lost their homes, fled for their lives and are traumatised.”
CARE is hoping to raise £25,000 to support the charity’s work in 87 countries. In response to the Syria crisis, CARE has so far reached 110,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon with financial and medical assistance, safe water, shelter, psychosocial support, toilets and sanitation, information services and prevention of violence against women.
Geoffrey Dennis added, “’Walk All Over Poverty’ is a family day out. The route is buggy-friendly and dogs are welcome, offering an enjoyable day for a fantastic cause. It’s also a chance to meet CARE staff and find out more about our work. Registration has just opened so get signed up to secure a place.”
Sign up: www.carechallenge.org.uk/walk
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