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There are lots of ways you can support young refugees and asylum-seekers in your community whilst setting yourself a challenge, making new friends and having fun at the same time!
There are lots of ways you can support young refugees and asylum-seekers in your community whilst setting yourself a challenge, making new friends and having fun at the same time!
Any challenge events completed throughout the year, will contribute to our annual 4000 Mile Challenge, where we aim to travel a collective distance of 4,000 miles to raise vital funds for young people seeking sanctuary.
The young people that we work with at Hope for the Young have travelled thousands of miles from their home, often entirely on their own, to seek safety in the UK. This includes journey’s from Afghanistan (4676), Eritrea (4999 miles), Iran (3410 miles), Syria (2829 miles) and Vietnam (5374 miles). To honour their journeys, we have calculated that, on average, young people on our programmes have travelled 4000 miles, to reach the UK.
Whether you want to run a half marathon, take part in a multi-day cycle or run a 5k in your local park, we’ve got the challenge event for you. We have spotlighted a few, but this is not an exhaustive list – simply select an option below to read more, or head to Run for Charity’s website, for their full list of challenges. Remember – every pound you raise will help a young refugee to access education and get the one-to-one support they need to rebuild their life in the UK.
A vibrant 10K run through central London celebrating women’s fitness and empowerment. This supportive event welcomes all paces and offers a fun, energetic atmosphere.
Set in the scenic Richmond Park, this half marathon features rolling hills and peaceful trails. It’s a great mix of challenge and beauty for runners of all levels.
Run through the historic and beautiful streets of Paris in this iconic half marathon. From the Seine to the city’s grand boulevards, this race offers both speed and scenery.
Triathlon events combine swimming, cycling, and running for the ultimate fitness challenge. With distances from sprint to full Ironman, there’s a level for every athlete. There are a variety of distances and locations to choose from!
A flat, fast, and friendly 5K in East London’s Victoria Park – perfect for beginners or those chasing a personal best. A great way to experience a community race in a city park setting.
The Brighton Marathon offers a coastal route with lively crowds and sea views, making it one of the UK’s most popular marathons. It’s a challenging but rewarding experience for all runners.
Tough Mudder is an obstacle course event that tests strength, stamina, and grit across mud, water, and walls. Designed for teams, it’s more about camaraderie than competition – get involved with your friends, colleagues or family!
This popular half marathon boasts a fast, flat route through the heart of the historic city of Bath. With great crowd support, it’s a favourite among first-timers and seasoned runners alike.
A multi-day endurance challenge that takes participants from London to Paris by bike over three days. It’s a true test of stamina, teamwork, and adventure across international terrain.
Jemal, a 17-year-old boy from Eritrea, had been in the UK for one year before being referred to the Mentoring Programme. He was not in education and was suffering from an increasing lack of stimulation whilst going through the complex asylum proce...
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Ismail, 24, arrived in the UK as a child. As a teenager, he realised he was ‘undocumented’ and his irregular status would cast a long shadow over his early adulthood, eventually leading to mental health problems. After a decade-long battle to regu...
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Before settling in England, Samantha had lived in Germany and France, while Azim had travelled a long way from Afghanistan. Samantha, a professional and confident business woman, ran her own successful recycling business whereas Azim, who came fro...
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Agnes, aged 19, received a grant from Hope for the Young’s Education Fund to study at university. At just 4 years old, Agnes found herself in a new country, thousands of miles from her family home in The Gambia. Life in Dagenham, East London, ...
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This is Hossein's story of resilience and recovery during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Living in shared accommodation, Hossein was unfortunate enough to contract COVID-19. With no family, friends or support network in the UK, he found himself suddenly i...
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Rosemary is a retired teacher who has been a Volunteer Mentor for Hope for the Young for over a year. Her mentee, Maaz, came to the UK from Eritrea when he was 16. Rosemary and Maaz meet every week at Wimbledon library, where Rosemary helps Maaz t...
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Born in Afghanistan, Manmohan aged 23, had been in the UK for three years before being referred to Hope for the Young. Unable to use his arms and legs due to having quadriplegia, he requires round-the-clock care from his parents and cannot travel ...
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Thanks to his grant, Mars was able to fully fund the flying hours necessary to obtain his pilots license and complete the first year of his course! Living on his own in the UK and without access to financial support, Mars said he would have been u...
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Helen, a young woman from Iran, has overcome financial barriers and the complexities of resettling into a completely new country, to pursue her aspirations of becoming a physician.
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Nicole is an inspirational young woman who, despite continuous barriers to her education, has consistently demonstrated resilience and determination to achieve her dreams.
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