I am walking 20 km in solidarity with the people of West Papua and to raise funds for much needed community education, health and peacebuilding projects.

Why am I walking for West Papua?

The Land and people of West Papua are under threat.

West Papua is home to the third-largest rainforest, which is increasingly threatened with environmental destruction by industrialized agriculture for palm oil production and mining by extractive industries seeking to profit from West Papua’s natural resources. UK-based multinational corporations are among those profiting from the exploitation, whilst indigenous West Papuans are forced from their lands and means of livelihood by militarisation.

The indigenous West Papuan people are facing human rights abuses and a progressive shutdown of free speech, leaving them poor and marginalised in their own land. Women and children suffer most, with very poor access to health and education and experience high levels of violence. West Papuans want to build a peaceful society and protect their land and create a better future for their children.

They have asked us to stand in solidarity with them and share their story.

Thank you for your support!