Since lock down began, I've been keeping up some regular 3-5 mile runs but this weekend, to keep up with the rest of Team TRIBE (!) and to help raise vital funds for TRIBE Freedom Foundation, I'm taking on a "Sunrise Half Marathon" along with a team of 15 runners, all with the goal to raise £5,000 to help fight modern slavery and provide long term support for survivors.

In 2020, we are working on two new key projects, to help prevent modern slavery and provide long term support for survivors:

(1) Preventing Modern Slavery: Commissioned by the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, "Preventing Modern Slavery: A Call to Action" is a 6-month industry-wide research project looking at the role of the financial sector in the prevention of modern slavery. This research will highlight the important role to be played by all organisations to prevent modern slavery, as well as setting out the steps which can be made to improve best practice and track financial indicators generated by human trafficking.

(2) Support for survivors: TRIBE Hike for Freedom: Fitness and Wellness programme is a structured six-month programme of fitness and outdoor activities helping survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking to improve their wellbeing, regain their independence and freedom through fitness and nature. By working with multiple project partners, we also aim to increase cross-charity collaboration to enhance wider long term support for survivors of modern slavery.

Covid-19:

However, the current crisis is creating serious challenges for all charities and has undoubtedly had a significant impact on TRIBE Freedom Foundation. Over 82% of our income comes from community fundraising and events, all of which have now been cancelled for the foreseeable future. 

So, this Sunday (London Marathon day), a team of TRIBE runners led by TRIBE Co-Founders Guy, Rob and Tom will each be taking part in a (solo) "Sunrise Marathon" (or Half Marathon) to raise funds for the Foundation. We will set off at 5 am (to help reduce social contact) and run locally to fight modern slavery.

Now, more than ever, the pandemic is putting more adults and children who are already in, or vulnerable to modern slavery, at even higher risk of exploitation, so your support could not be more important.

Any donations, no matter how big or small would be hugely appreciated. I know this is a difficult and challenging time for everyone at the moment and there are so many important causes! 

Your donations will have a huge impact for the most vulnerable people, living in exploitation across the UK and will help to prevent modern slavery in the long term.