I always wondered what it would feel like to become breathless from running. In my country, as a young girl, teenager, or adult woman, I was never allowed to run or participate in running exercises.

On the 27th of October, I am taking part in a Half Marathon running event. It is a big milestone for me personally, and a great opportunity to raise awareness about the difficult situation of refugees in the UK.

That's why I'm supporting Refugee Legal Support (RLS). RLS is a team of frontline asylum lawyers who assist displaced people with vital legal advice and support. We're a small charity but punch well above our weight, responding to emerging need quickly guided by the communities we work with.

We have projects providing legal support and information in the UK, Northern France and Greece.

At a time when the rights of people seeking asylum are under threat like never before our work is getting harder and harder to fund.

Raising vital funds is key so that we can help more people to access justice, reunite with their families and reach safety.

Every donation can make a difference:

£30 can pay for RLS to answer a call from someone who needs their help

£60 could pay for RLS to visit a refugee camp in Greece

£100 could help to prepare somebody for their interview with the authorities