I'm helping to organise a solidarity walk to raise money for families in Gaza.

The walk follows the outline of Gaza, transposed onto the city of Edinburgh, its suburbs and the towns, villages and countryside of Midlothian.

This is the second such effort we have organised, following a similar walk in the Scottish Borders and the north of England in October 2024.

Last time we raised over £4,000. The situation is now even more unthinkable.

It is time to walk again.

In placing one map on top of the other, the first thing you notice is how tiny Gaza is. 25 miles of coastline; a population of over 2 million people; bombed for nearly two years, with barely a pause for breath, and no possibility to hide or escape.

The walk is approximately 60 miles long and will take place over 4 days.

Just like last time, our aim is to raise money to send directly to families in Gaza to help them survive the ongoing genocide.

70% of funds raised will go to the Matar family: Suhail, Hanan, Muhammad, Deeb, Ali, Suhaila, Israa, Doaa, Zeina, Sila and Muhammad. Displaced from north Gaza at the beginning of the current genocide, they have repeatedly been forced to relocate over the ensuing months. They are currently based in Gaza City and they need funds to survive. With aid still being blocked, the costs of food, tents, medicine and clothing have increased astronomically.

30% of funds raised will go to The Sameer Project, a donations-based aid initiative, led by Palestinians in the diaspora, working to supply emergency shelter and aid to displaced families across Gaza.

Itinerary

Fri-Mon, 2 – 5 May 2025

Fri: Edinburgh to Balerno (16 miles)

Sat: Balerno to West Linton (13 miles)

Sun: West Linton to Bonnyrigg (17 miles)

Mon: Bonnyrigg to Joppa (11 miles)

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