Run and Raise for Myanmar Campaign

Three and a half years after the military coup in Myanmar and the collapse of its economy and rule of law, Myanmar people continue to survive without fundamental human rights. On the rare occasion in which Myanmar does reach the pages of international news, it is about the ongoing killing of innocent civilians and, most recently, the floods, a long-predicted symptom of Myanmar’s climate change crisis. Day by day, people somehow carry on through long hours of Internet and electricity blackouts, fuel shortages and desperate attempts to keep food on the table. Their reality is that healthcare or even the chance to go to school is a luxury following the devastation of the public health sector and the transformation of education systems into an ideological and physical battleground. The Myanmar people continue to be the ones who lose the most.

Thus, a few of us are initiating a campaign to run and raise funds for Myanmar while becoming healthier and fitter! One of the recipients is Prospect Burma, a UK-registered charity that provides pathways to higher education for Myanmar’s most marginalized young people. Learn more about Prospect Burma's work here - https://www.prospectburma.org/. Donations will also be sent to local organizations in Myanmar to support building schools and providing educational resources and medical supplies.

Who’s Running So Far:

Zoe, Khin, Gaia, and Yuxin: Half marathon (21.1 KM) – November 10th, starting at Burma Road, taking a left at Tower Bridge, running along the Thames to Greenwich and then back!

Su: Full marathon (42 KM) – in increments by November 10th

Thiri: Full marathon (42 KM) – in increments by November 14th

Run with us or from anywhere at any time!

How You Can Participate (you can do all as follow or some):

1. Donate here (if you can)

Just follow this link and click the ‘Donate now’ button to show your support. Any amount counts! https://gofund.me/1b6170ce

2. Organise Run & Raise:

Set a distance goal (e.g., half marathon or 80km in a month), track your progress, and fundraise with family and friends either through crowdfunding page or even as cash.

3. Double-the-Fund Sponsor:

Find a sponsor to match your funds. If you raise $200, they’ll double it to $400—or even more with multiple sponsors.

4. Spread the Word: Not running? Help by sharing the campaign with your network.

Don’t forget to log your success here and inspire others! (FEEL FREE TO USE AN ALIAS TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFO) https://airtable.com/applfxmrRnrFcwpIS/pagp81SpmcgSiXuEY/form

Also you can check out our collective success here: https://airtable.com/applfxmrRnrFcwpIS/shrCwWIPkX7dvtCty/tblNUylzjQyQsUSVA

Together, we can make a difference for Myanmar’s future. Your support is deeply appreciated!