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13.1 miles in support of the South Sudan Girl Guides Association

I'll do the running - you do the donating!

Imagine being able to help a girl in South Sudan, all from the comfort of your computer or phone?

The South Sudan Girl Guides are an amazing organisation, who work with girls and young women across the word's newest nation.

South Sudan has endured years of fighting and conflict. The South Sudan Girl Guides support their members and local communities by running games, activities and camps for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers from every tribe - and they are at the heart of promoting peace.

Our challenge is to raise the funds for the South Sudan Girl Guides Association's annual membership fee to WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts). That way, the South Sudan Girl Guides Association can focus money raised in-country on activities for girls in South Sudan, rather than having to worry about international administration fees.

Any additional money raised will be used to support South Sudan Girl Guides Association members take part in WAGGGS-related activities - e.g. attending WAGGGS trainings and conferences and/or be put towards the pot for next years' fees.

Great North Run

To help raise the money, I'm channelling my inner Geordie Racer and taking part in the Great North Run - the world's largest half marathon. It's 13.1 miles / 21.1 KM - that's about the distance between Eye Radio to Juba Airport and back.

All you need to do is sponsor me (and/or share this post with your friends)!

All donations towards this wonderful cause are most gratefully recieved - and if you are a UK taxpayer, don't forget to tick the 'Gift Aid' box to make your money go even further.

• Find out more about the South Sudan Girl Guides here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syxICWBjgbY

Thank you for helping the South Sudan Girl Guides Association and WAGGGS!