Yoga and Sport with Refugees

Gianna and I are raising money to support the work of Yoga and Sport with Refugees (YSR). YSR was born in 2017 from the need for safe spaces where people residing in Moria refugee camp could access healthy, clean spaces, with a sense of community and work on their physical and mental wellbeing. The charity has since expanded with sites now in Athens, Ioannina, and Greece, supporting individuals throughout the asylum process and as they settle permanently. Using the power of sport and physical activity; YSR unites people from all backgrounds and builds a community. YSR uses a unique model that is community-driven; classes are led by coaches from a refugee background.

Having spent 3 months working with YSR in Lesvos, I have witnessed how impactful the work that they do is and the family that YSR has built. Sport is a powerful tool for trauma processing and building purpose with individuals motivated to achieve their dreams. Through sport, people from all backgrounds come together and build everlasting friendships. The gym in Lesvos is a safe space where people come outside of the camp and find purpose whether that be from coaching classes, volunteering, or achieving their goals.

By donating to the fundraiser you will entered into the draw with a chance of winning some incredibly prizes from local businesses. One donation is one entry into the raffle which will be drawn on the 21st June.

Prizes include:

A private yoga class with Gianna Hewlett

Two £25 vouchers from Kuro

Two tickets to the Gate Cinema

A £100 voucher for EXALT

A voucher for John and Jessie flower and farm shop

A £100 pound voucher for Yoga Matters

A five-class pack to the Life Centre

A free haircut or blow dry and treatment from Toni & Guy, Kensington

A bottle of wine

Thanks for taking the time to visit our GoFundMe Page.