Street Child’s work ensuring children are safe, in school, and learning is of vital importance to Liberty Global, with clear alignments to our People Planet Progress strategy. Liberty Global colleagues will travel to Sierra Leone to see and experience the life-changing work that Street Child supports, visiting local schools, meeting beneficiaries, and gaining insights into the vibrant culture of Sierra Leone. The trip ends with a race day including runs of different lengths and a cycle challenge, so please support the inspiring team who are stepping outside of their comfort zone to support Street Child.

Meet the team!

Alex Roe, Finance Graduate: Alex is passionate about running and charity work, having raised over £1,500 for Street Child during the London Marathon last year.

Darcy Aikins, External Communications Manager: Darcy has been involved in communications projects with Street Child and has participated in two Big Rides, combining content creation and running.

Saaj Patel, Senior Manager Capital Allocation & Business Control: Saaj has raised over £2,000 for Street Child during the 2023 London Marathon and 2018 Big Ride in addition to working with their Finance team during a secondment.

Charlotte Brennan, Chartered Legal Executive : Charlotte is motivated by making a difference and has been a volunteering champion at the Bradford office, aligning with her values of giving back.

Milind Dielbandhoesing, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy: Milind actively supports various charitable initiatives, including fundraising for heart disease research and donating clothes to those in need.

Vincent Visser, Director Capital Allocation & Business Control: Vincent is excited to challenge himself with the 75k Bike Ride in Sierra Leone, having previously conquered a marathon, triathlon, and a Big Ride!

Sergiusz Szacki, Director, Sourcing Strategy: Sergiusz has supported fundraising efforts for the Big Ride and has been involved with WOSP for 30 years, improving healthcare and saving lives.

Marrit Buruma, Senior Manager Strategy & Insights: Maarit has extensive experience with the Red Cross and is eager to head to Sierra Leone to support Street Child and make a tangible difference on the ground.

When Street Child started working in Sierra Leone in 2008, it was the poorest nation in the world. Today, children continue to face significant barriers to learning, with 36% of children never completing primary school and many more leaving school without foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Without intervention, children risk getting stuck in a cycle of illiteracy and poverty. The Sierra Leone Marathon & Cycle Challenge is critical to the work Stret Child do, as it is with your support they have been able to support over 749,920 children into education and 89,773 families to set up businesses so they can afford the cost of educating their children long-term.