18 members of the Linklaters Structured Finance Group (and Corporate!) are challenging themselves to run a variety of distances as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in May 2023. Many of the group had never run a 5k before, and despite that are taking on the 10k, half-marathon or marathon!

Following the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan, which has affected millions in Sudan and around the world, including right here in SFG, we would really appreciate any donations to help those facing incredible hardship.

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The Sudan continues to face extremely complex humanitarian crises, which have left 15.6 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, including more than 8.5 million children. A political impasse and civil unrest have persisted since a military coup in October 2021, and the economy and basic social services continue to deteriorate. A staggering 3.7 million people remain internally displaced and around 1 million refugees are living in the Sudan. Intercommunal violence, regional conflicts, wasting, climate-induced hazards and major epidemic outbreaks continue to affect children’s lives and well-being.

Heavy fighting that broke out on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is expected to significantly exacerbate the already fragile humanitarian situation in Sudan. The number of people internally displaced is predicted to increase in parallel with rising humanitarian needs (including health, nutrition, WASH and protection). The violence also coincides with the start of the lean season, which will last through August.