I have decided to help the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan by running a marathon on the 5th September (in lockdown so all within a 5km radius of my house). This will be in aid of the Afghanistan emergency fund ran by Global Giving. The money raised will be used to provide urgent support to locally led organisations working across Afghanistan.

I know we all feel very helpless at the moment so if you can, please help me to raise as much money as possible.

Summary
Across Afghanistan, thousands of civilians have been killed and hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes. With the Taliban now in power, families, communities, and livelihoods are more threatened than ever. GlobalGiving is working closely with our partners on the ground to get emergency support to people in Afghanistan. Your donation will go to vetted nonprofits working in the region.

Challenge
This rapidly unfolding humanitarian emergency is dangerous for all Afghans but women, children, activists, and journalists are particularly at risk. Access to food is even more difficult for many families and staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic poses additional challenges. We know from our ongoing work in the country that it is vital to get funds to locally-led nonprofits that can provide both emergency relief as well as long-term support to their communities.