Hi,

I'm joining over 50 other riders to cycle from Boston to New York in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians as part of this years annual Cycling 4 Gaza.

C4G are implementing a Cycling4Change campaign focusing on driving human development in Gaza through supporting grass root initiatives that strengthen civil society and building resilience within vulnerable communities in Gaza. We will do this by focusing on three key areas:

1) Women Empowerment

2) Community Rehabilitation targeting disabilities among children and adults

3) Mental Health Support

Each project is developed to provide the tools and systems needed to positively impact the community as a whole by driving human development.

The women’s empowerment project provides specialised counselling and training for women to re-enter their communities and launch effective businesses positively impacting economic growth combatting the high levels of unemployment. 

Community rehabilitation provides knowledge and education, allowing individuals to make better choices throughout their lives and promote social equality and justice throughout. Targeting disabilities will help provide the support, care and infrastructure for individuals with disabilities to enter into society and be productive and contributing members of the community.  

The mental health support project creates a system where individuals can understand more about the available services and rights; thereby also providing more choice and opportunities ideally improving their overall standard of living. With 93% of children and 31% of adults suffering from some form of trauma, it is imperative that the infrastructure and support systems are in place to provide the care needed for these individuals.

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