I’m proud to be running the Royal Parks half marathon in support of the Galilee Foundation, an organisation that empowers Palestinian youth through education, community- building and opportunity.

As a Palestinian of origin this cause is deeply personal. Education is one of the most powerful tools that can change lives, break the cycle of poverty and open doors to opportunities. Many Palestinians do not have access to quality education or have been displaced. Every one in 12 universities and 90% of schools in Gaza have been completely destroyed. Therefore I am helping to raise money for the Galilee Foundation so that Palestinians can access higher education and can be positive change makers in the nation.

Noor Mourad