Run, walk or bike to give marginalized children an education

June 10^th – 12^th, 2022

Run, walk, or bike several kilometers by yourself or together with others, and join together with hundreds of others to help bring hope through life-changing learning to children with no access to schooling.

Why?

The vulnerable children served by Open Schools Worldwide in southern African countries are currently at even greater risk because of COVID-19, cut off from caring educators and care-givers, exposed to increased domestic violence, alcohol and sexual abuse, as well as shortage of food as adults are losing their permanent as well as temporary employment opportunities.

During this current time of confinement, many of us feel limited in ways in which we can practically contribute and help. Kilometers for Kids gives you a concrete channel to provide much-needed assistance which will directly aid these precious children who are currently struggling for survival. (Besides that, it’s an excellent reason to get out for some fresh air and exercise!)

How?

Run, walk, or bike a number of kilometers (1 kilometer = 0.62 miles) on the weekend of (June 10^th – 12^th) and commit to donate a specific amount per kilometer. Even better, contact others (friends, relatives, classmates, teachers, colleagues …) who will commit to donate a specific amount for each kilometer which you will complete (A good goal would be to raise at least $10 per kilometer run or walked).

When you have completed your kilometers, calculate the amount you (and your donors) have raised, and simply donate it below (also instructing your donors to do the same).
You can complete these kilometers on your own or invite others to also join with you to help this cause. Feel free to share this event with others for even greater participation and help for more children.

Join Us!

Decide on an amount per kilometer you will give/raise

Determine to give (and/or raise) as many dollars per kilometer as possible for the kilometers you will cover
Run, walk or bike

On June 10^th – 12^th, run, walk, bike as many kilometers as you are willing and able.
Donate

Multiply the amount of funds that were pledged per kilometer by the number of kilometers you covered on that weekend, and donate the generated totals.