Thanks for visiting my page. I am running the Kigali Peace Half Marathon in Rwanda to raise money for Five Talents UK. What's more, while in Rwanda we will visit the communities that Five Talents supports with microfinance, literacy and business trainings.

In 2017 I was lucky enough to travel to Africa with Five Talents, running a half marathon in Kenya (see photo above) and visiting savings groups. It was a life changing experience for me to witness first hand how the Five Talents approach is life changing to those economically and socially marginalised. What inspired me most was the sense of creativity and positivity on display when people talked about starting their first business. To get an impression, watch this video of Louisa starting a bicycle repair shop:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GVGotPBdyI

I massively appreciate any donation you can make. I aim to run the half marathon, and return with more inspiring stories.

Carien

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