Hetty’s story
Thanks to the incredibly kind people at Children First International in partnership with the Friends of St James Mission & School, I am going to run the 2025 London Marathon to raise money that will support girls education in rural Zimbabwe.The Friends of St James (registered charity number 1017217) St James offers incredible education to girls and boys at primary age, and girls in secondary school. 11+ education is fee paying in Zimbabwe, and therefore school attendance drops off massively for girls, the majority of whom come from families that can't afford school fees and/or prioritise the education of boys. Only 30% of girls in Zimbabwe receive a secondary education.The money I raise through running the London marathon will support bursaries for local girls to receive an education that will fundamentally change the course of their lives, empowering them through the gift of education. The Friends of St James also fund school meals for primary students, many of whom turn up to school hungry, and therefore not in the best frame of mind to learn! I'm passionate about the work of FSJMS, so please stop and ask me if you'd like to learn more! More info can be found on our website: www.fsjms.org.uk.Every penny really does make a massive difference.Thank you,Hetty
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