An amazing opportunity has come along for me to visit Palestine and help those in the refugee camps.

Following my trip to Everest Base Camp, I have thrown myself into the deep end (again) and signed up to complete a half marathon in Bethlehem on 22nd March InshaAllah. The challenge is in aid of my pledge to raise £1,000 which will provide food parcels to Palestinian refugees in the West Bank. During my time in Palestine I will also be joining Penny Appeal in the refugee camps and personally distributing food parcels to families in need. 

There are approximately 820,000 registered refugees living in the West Bank. 250,000 live in 19 refugee camps in West Bank and East Jerusalem facing serious protection issues due to violent Israeli military operations that take place within the camps. At present, Palestinian refugees are the extremely vulnerable to unemployment, poverty and food insecurity. Food insecurity in Palestine is predominantly caused by the economic situation. The cost of food is so high that already impoverished families have to spend half of their incomes on food. This means sacrificing their other urgent needs just to eat. Food packs cost £50 each and supply one family enough food for a month.

No donation is too small. Whether it's £5 or £50 please support this cause and be the reason someone has access to food!

Your support is appreciated. :)