My story
This May, I’m taking on 70k in May to support families facing hunger.
In Nairobi, parents like Fridah are growing food so their children don’t go without.
Please support my challenge this Christian Aid Week.
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How your money helps
You can support families facing the daily stress of food insecurity in Nairobi.
In the crowded and noisy settlements of Nairobi, parents like Fridah wake up knowing they must earn money – otherwise their children won’t eat that evening. But with tools, seeds and training from our partner, Beacon of Hope, families can grow nutritious vegetables in small city spaces and grow hope for the future.
Every pound you raise could help:
- provide seeds and tools so people can grow food in small spaces.
- fund training so people can plan ahead and protect their livelihoods.
- support community-led projects that strengthen food security and incomes.
Image credits and information
Fridah tending her urban farm in Dagoretti, Nairobi Credit: Christian Aid / David Macharia
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Updates
Throughout the whole of May, I have walked 254 km (158 miles). Including Gift Aid from cash and cheque donations, we have raised £1704.97!! I am SO grateful to everyone for their support, generosity and encouragement.
Looking forward to next year already ....! 🚶♀️😁
Congratulations! This activity has reached its target of £1,200.00
Back home in one piece! I have covered 78 km (48 miles) since leaving home on Sunday. A lovely walk back to Hereford today via Clehonger church and Belmont Abbey. I enjoyed a leisurely wander around Hereford cathedral, re-visiting the Thomas Denny windows celebrating the life of Thomas Traherne. Thank you SO much to all of my recent sponsors. I do believe we are going to hit my target! 🚶♀️😄
Thank you SO much to my recent donors. We have now passed the £1000 mark and counting .... Looking forward to setting off to Hereford tomorrow for the Golden Valley Pilgrim Way. Woohoo! 🚶♀️😁
A big THANK YOU to all of my donors today. We are not too far off £1000 now! Light rain forecast for Hereford on Monday. Here's hoping it blows over ...! 🚶♀️😄
Congratulations! This activity has reached 75% of its target of £1,200.00
A massive 'THANK YOU' to all of my donors over the last few days. We are edging nearer and nearer to my target. I have started paying close attention to the weather forecast for next week now - so far looking OK! Maps and compass at the ready ... 🚶♀️😁
Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target of £1,200.00
A huge 'THANK YOU' to all of my donors yesterday and today. We are nearly half-way to my target already! I've started checking the weather forecast for next week now. Here's hoping it's fairly dry!🚶♀️😎
A big THANK YOU to Andrew & Pauline, June, Barbara and Liz & Chris for your donations today. Incredibly encouraging! 🚶♀️😁
This activity's target has been updated to £1,200.00
Thank you so much John & Sue and Vivi, Adam, Abi & Ben for your very generous donations! I'm clocking up a few more kilometers locally, but am so looking forward to my trip to Hereford. Maybe the weather will have warmed up a bit by then!🚶♀️😄
A big 'Thank you' to Pete & Jackie for your donation. Hugely encouraging! 🚶♀️🤩
A huge THANK YOU to Lea and family for the generous donation. Yes - here's hoping for the weather! 🚶♀️😄
Well - we're off with the '70K in May'! A few kilometers clocked up locally, but I'm counting down to my 'Golden Valley Pilgrim Way' challenge on 17th May.🚶♀️😄
Diolch yn fawr for the latest donation - hugely encouraging! 🚶♀️😄
Accommodation booked and maps bought - first donations coming in. Many thanks to both early-bird donors. All I have to do now is walk ,,,,! 🚶♀️😄
A huge 'Thank You' for my first donation! Just in the throes of planning my accommodation, so this is a great encouragement .... 🚶♀️😊
Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!