I must be a bit mad, but in October 2022 I will be taking part in the TrekHER50 challenge to raise money for the charity Refuge. For this challenge I will be trekking for 5 days through the Himalayas and visiting local projects to learn and spread awareness about women’s rights in India.

Domestic abuse will affect 1 in 4 women at some point in their lives and 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner in the UK, statistics which have got worse since the onset of the pandemic. Refuge is a vital charity which supports women and children who have experiences domestic abuse, and has been a lifeline for people in the 50 years since it was established. Financial support for charities such as this can make the difference between women and children having a safe place to go, or staying in the dangerous hands of their abusers. Domestic abuse will affect 1 in 4 women at some point in their lives and 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner in the UK, statistics which have got worse since the onset of the pandemic. Refuge is a vital charity which supports women and children who have experiences domestic abuse, and has been a lifeline for people in the 50 years since it was established. Financial support for charities such as this can make the difference between women and children having a safe place to go, or staying in the dangerous hands of their abusers.

Time to strap on some walking boots and get training! Any donations you can give will be greatly appreciated. Please share to your social networks. Thank you!