Run for freedom.
A challenge like no other for a cause like no other.
The Spine Ultramarathon is a brutal challenge. 108 miles. 60 hours. 5,500m of ascent. -10° temperatures. Yet it will never compare to the daily challenge of life for girls and young women in conflict zones.
Empowerment in every step.
Sarah has always seen running as freedom. A freedom to explore, to push boundaries and herself, mentally and physically. In contrast, she knows that for millions of girls and young women around the world, freedom is just a dream.
So Sarah has spent the last 10 years as the driving force behind a team of dedicated people helping girls navigate to safety. Giving them a chance for freedom, to create change for themselves and the world around them.
What it means to be a young woman in Afghanistan in 2025.
- 25% surge in child marriages since 2021
- With girls, as young as 7 years old, being sold into marriages
- Nearly 80% of Afghan school-age girls are currently deprived of their right to secondary and higher education.
- Women’s participation in the formal workforce is down to about 5%
- Nearly 60% of Afghan women felt unsafe leaving the house without a mahram.
- Talking in public is prohibited as is the sound of a woman’s voice
How your donation can help.
From coordinating aid and travel documentation through to developing new humanitarian uses of AI, your donations are vital to starting the journey to safety and the beginning of a dream becoming a reality.
Sources:
https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2024/05/future-projections-for-afghan-women-and-girls