Nehaal running royal parks

Royal Parks Half Marathon

A half marathon through the leafy Royal Parks of London.

Why run for ActionAid? 

In 2012, Najlaa fled from Syria to Turkey as a refugee after barrel bombing devastated her community and her husband was detained by the regime. 

In Turkey, she has since founded Kareemat, the first Syrian women-led organisation dedicated to fostering peace, security and dignity.

Kareemat provides a safe space and "home away from home" for other female refugees. It supports women's economic empowerment through training of skills and education as well as promoting peacebuilding among the local community.

By fundraising for ActionAid, you can support organisations like Kareemat to help refugees rebuild their lives and claim their rights.

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Najlaa, Syrian activist and founder of women-led organisation Kareemat

F. Dilek Yurdakul

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Top photo: ActionAid runner Nehaal waves as she passed Royal Parks Half Marathon cheer point, 2024.

Page updated 20 December 2024