In October I will be running the London Marathon on behalf of Able Child Africa. This great cause works alongside local partners in Africa to protect, educate and empower children with disabilities to fulfil their potential.

There are 60 million people with a disability living in Africa, the vast majority of which are children. Up to 80% of these children from low-income countries will not live to be 5 years old. The children that do are four times more likely to suffer abuse and eight times less likely to go to school. All these children, every day are facing barriers such as stigma and discrimination for just being who they are. They are some of the most vulnerable children in the world. Forgotten, hidden and systematically left behind. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Despite the evident need, less than 1% of aid funding is targeted towards people with disabilities. Local disability-focused organisations are severely underfunded and under-resourced so Able Child Africa plays a key role in supporting local partners to protect, educate and empower children with disabilities so they are able to fulfil their potential.

Any donation no matter how large or small will be greatly appreciated!