Sophie Kirkby

Forest of Dean Half Marathon page

Fundraising for Farmers Overseas Action Group - FOAG
£155
raised of £1,000 target
by 4 supporters
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Farmers Overseas Action Group - FOAG

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I'm raising money for Farmers Overseas Action Group (FOAG) by running the Forest of Dean half marathon!  https://www.foag.org/home

The charity has worked for many years in Uganda, supporting farmers and disadvantaged children. The money I raise will go towards an initiative to help 4 children's centres, run by amazing sisters, learn to grow their own maize and beans to achieve essential food security. The children's centres look after orphans and disadvantaged kids. To work towards sustainability, the methods used will enhance soil fertility not deplete it, a common problem amongst farmers the world over.

Here is some more information written by my Aunty and Uncle who have been members of FOAG and recently went to Uganda. They're now co-ordinating the project. 

https://www.foag.org/files/foag_newsletter_autumn_2019_pdf_for_emailing.pdf


About the charity

Farmers Overseas Action Group - FOAG

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The Farmers Overseas Action Group, FOAG, is an independent charity whose mission is to aid social and economic development in Uganda’s rural communities. FOAG provides support to 12 projects in four key sectors; health, education, economic empowerment and the environment, with the overall goal of alleviating poverty. FOAG concentrates on small scale constructive action for community development through the funding of innovative projects that are often too small for the objectives of larger international charities. FOAG was founded in 1981 by a nucleus of Worcestershire farming families to practically address the needs of Uganda’s agricultural development. The core group has expanded over the years and is now supported by an ever increasing number of Associate Members and organisations. FOAG works in a direct and personal way and ensures that all projects are monitored on a regular basis. (www.foag.co.uk)

Donation summary

Total raised
£155.00
Online donations
£155.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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