Running Events
2010 London Marathon
Are you running the London Marathon in 2010? Why not run it for FARM-Africa and complete your challenge with huge rewards, both for you and the communities we work with.
Whether you are a novice or an experienced runner, you will be supported in every step of your marathon journey.
As well as providing a fundraising pack jammed full of money-making ideas, we will be there on the day to cheer you on. Once you’ve finished the race you will be able to relax with your family and friends at our post-race reception, where there will be plenty of food and drink…and if you fancy it, you can treat yourself to a complimentary massage!
Running for FARM-Africa couldn’t be easier. Simply email Helen Bailey at helenb@farmafrica.org.uk and we will send you your running vest and fundraising pack.
Why run for FARM-Africa?
By raising money for FARM-Africa you are helping to provide training and support to poor rural communities in eastern Africa, enabling farmers to make sustainable improvements to their livelihoods.
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 £15 could help to train a farmer in Tanzania to harvest honey from forest bees. Giving them good quality honey to sell.  £30 pays for training and mentoring in water and soil conservation to improve crop yields.  £50 could provide a hunter gatherer community with training in land rights and how to manage the community’s natural resources.  £300 could train and equip a local farmer to provide crucial basic animal healthcare in their community to prevent animals dying unnecessarily.  £1000 could help set up a tree nursery, providing jobs for the poorest people and protecting the forest for future generations. |
