Pledge to run, walk, or cycle with ActionAid and 'Go the Distance' to help change the lives of women and girls living in poverty. You can complete your challenge in one day, or split the distance over one month - the choice is yours. Either way, to celebrate reaching your goal we'll send you a personalised virtual medal to mark your achievement.

How your support can help

ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Our dedicated local staff are changing the world with women and girls. We are ending violence and fighting poverty so that all women and girls everywhere, can create the future they want.

Women and girls are more likely to be living in poverty, simply because of their gender. They make up half of the worlds population, yet represent a staggering 70% of the worlds poorest people, with unequal access to employment, education and healthcare. We're working with women and girls to change this, and help them claim their rights, to challenge injustice and to fight for gender equality.

£30 could provide an essentials kit containing clean clothes, underwear, a torch, soap and other toiletries to help women and girls manage their periods and hygiene when they have lost everything during a humanitarian emergency.

£80 could provide a family in Somaliland with basic food and supplies for one month, while they are unable to earn a living during inn lockdown, due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

£210 could provide 10 students with school bags, learning materials and new uniforms, to help ensure they can access an education, no matter what their circumstances are.

Three simple steps to take part

1. Set up your JustGiving page by clicking on the 'start fundraising' button above. Once set up, spread the word to friends and family by sharing your page on social media, via WhatsApp, or email.

2. Complete the distance you pledged to run, walk or cycle and either upload a photo of your activity to your JustGiving page, or email it to events@actionaid.org

3. Bask in the glory of completing your challenge and show off your 'Go the Distance' virtual medal. If you raise over £150 you will also receive an ActionAid running or cycling jersey!

Not able to take part but want to support the team? Just click the donate button above.

Thank you

We're forever grateful for your support . Together we can 'Go the Distance' and change the world with women and girls.