Somehow, despite never running more than 5k in my life, I have been convinced / coerced into running the Athens (original !) Marathon this year. 

Although it is in fact a huge physical challenge and the achievement of crossing the finish line is personally beyond my wildest dreams, the reason we are running this year is to raise the money to fund Mazi Housing Project in Athens for 2024. 

As friends and family will know, for the last two years I have been working with a small organisation providing housing and social support to people experiencing forced displacement in Athens.

Mazí Housing helps people transition from camps and street homelessness, to a place where they can support their own accommodation, and make real choices as they engage positively with society. Mazí supports deprioritised demographics, and here in Greece, that means young men who are travelling alone. Often perceived as strong and independent, while also expected to provide, these young men who face barriers to society become vulnerable to exploitation. 

At Mazí, residents have safe accommodation from where they are supported to address health problems, develop skills, find work and build independence. Find out more about our work  here, or drop me a message and id be more than happy to have a chat !

If you have anything you would like to give, its hugely appreciated or if you fancy running it with us, get in touch! 

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