At the beginning of September I am taking part in the Peaks of the Balkans challenge to raise money for Unseen. For those who don't know Unseen is a charity who are committed to working towards a world without slavery. 

It is currently estimated that there are 136,000 individuals affected by modern slavery and human trafficking across the UK, and 40.3 million across the globe. This would place these crises in every town, city and rural area of the nation right now, and it needs to end. 

Unseen supports survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking to rebuild their lives, helping them to escape their situation through the use of the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and taking care of them in our safehouses. We tackle the root causes of the issues by informing those who may come into contact with slavery in their everyday work of the signs and actions they can take, and influencing the government to develop a strategic approach to support all victims and end modern slavery. 

The Peaks of the Balkans is a 192-km cross-border trekking trail through the Accursed Mountains of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. The premise of the route was to offer a culturally immersive adventure travel and sustainable tourism product that could also help support local families in remote mountain areas.
I am looking forward to this trip because it is a physical challenge in which I can explore the history and culture of the Balkans.

Most importantly, we cannot do what we do without your help. Thank you so much for taking the time to support this cause and help make a difference.