Stephanie Hazelwood
Swimming for Afghanistan
Fundraising for UK for UNHCR
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The ongoing situation in Afghanistan is devastating.
Did you know that around half of the Afghan population is currently in need of humanitarian assistance?
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is on the ground and doing everything possible to protect civilians. However, as the situation evolves, it urgently needs support to help it reach families in increasing desperate need. I've only been working for the organisation for a few months, but within that time, I've been astounded at the unbelievable work my colleagues do to support refugees around the world.
That is why, on 18th September, I'll be taking part in a one mile swimming challenge around the Serpentine Lake in London's Hyde Park.
I would be beyond grateful if you sponsored me, helping to protect those affected by the situation in Afghanistan!
- £35 will provide five sanitary kits including laundry soap, toilet soap and sanitary napkins.
- £52 can buy a core relief kit, providing a family with blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito nets and a kitchen set.
- £310 can provide an emergency shelter kit, inc. a family tent and plastic tarpaulins (this is the goal!).
Please, please, please donate what you can to help. AND, if you're around on September 18th, come along, paddle your feet and watch the event live!
More information on the UK for UNHCR Afghanistan appeal
The people of Afghanistan have lived with conflict for more than four decades. Entire generations have never known peace and millions remain displaced. Renewed violence and instability have created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands of people have been newly displaced across the country since the start of this year alone. Many had to flee with only the clothes on their back and are struggling to survive in appalling conditions, sheltering in tents made only of cloth.
