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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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Updates

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Sylvia Roberts
4 days 8 hours ago
Fantastic!

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! 🚶‍♀️😁

Sylvia Roberts
6 days 12 hours ago
Thank you everyone!

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 ...! 🚶‍♀️😄

Christian Aid
6 days 12 hours ago
75% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 75% of its target of £1,200.00

Sylvia Roberts
1 week ago
Fantastic!

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 ... 🚶‍♀️😁

Christian Aid
1 week 1 day ago
50% of target reached!

Congratulations! This activity has reached 50% of its target of £1,200.00

Sylvia Roberts
1 week 2 days ago
Nearly half-way there!

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!🚶‍♀️😎

Sylvia Roberts
1 week 5 days ago
Huge thanks!

A big THANK YOU to Andrew & Pauline, June, Barbara and Liz & Chris for your donations today. Incredibly encouraging! 🚶‍♀️😁

Christian Aid
2 weeks ago
Target updated

This activity's target has been updated to £1,200.00

Sylvia Roberts
2 weeks ago
A bumper day!

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!🚶‍♀️😄

Sylvia Roberts
2 weeks 1 day ago
Thank you

A big 'Thank you' to Pete & Jackie for your donation. Hugely encouraging! 🚶‍♀️🤩

Sylvia Roberts
2 weeks 2 days ago
Thank you!

A huge THANK YOU to Lea and family for the generous donation. Yes - here's hoping for the weather! 🚶‍♀️😄

Sylvia Roberts
2 weeks 4 days ago
We're off

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.🚶‍♀️😄

Sylvia Roberts
2 weeks 5 days ago
Diolch yn fawr!

Diolch yn fawr for the latest donation - hugely encouraging! 🚶‍♀️😄

Sylvia Roberts
1 month 1 week ago
Thank you!

Accommodation booked and maps bought - first donations coming in. Many thanks to both early-bird donors. All I have to do now is walk ,,,,! 🚶‍♀️😄

Sylvia Roberts
1 month 2 weeks ago
Thank you!

A huge 'Thank You' for my first donation! Just in the throes of planning my accommodation, so this is a great encouragement .... 🚶‍♀️😊

Christian Aid
1 month 2 weeks ago
First donation received!

Congratulations! This activity has received its first donation!

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. 
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Fridah tending her urban farm in Dagoretti, Nairobi Credit: Christian Aid / David Macharia
Fridah tending her urban farm in Dagoretti, Nairobi
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