Give 6 Malawian Marathoners a Chance to Run

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Summary

This project will provide 6 Malawian runners from rural villages a chance to compete in the Austin Marathon in February, and shoes & clothes for 100 additional runners from disadvantage communities.

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

In Malawi, unlike other African countries, financial support for runners is virtually nonexistent. Talented professional runners often earn less than $300/year; with that, they must support as many as 20 family members. This project provides shoes & clothes to 100 Malawian runners and will give 6 athletes the opportunity to compete for prize money, experience another culture, gain exposure, and connect to US runners -- creating a lifelong partnership between runners in Africa and the US.

Activities

If we reach our funding goals, we will be able to provide international professional opportunities immediately to 6 runners, as well as support the careers of another 100 through clothes and running shoes (for many, their first pair ever).

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $5,448
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $12,552
Total Funding Goal: $18,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

In the long run, The Malawi Project aims to increase visibility of running in Malawi among government and private sponsors, as well as inspire young runners to participate in sports as a tool for education, HIV prevention and community building.

Project Message

As runners in America, we take a lot for granted, like shoes, clothes, clean water, food. Malawian runners can't count on any of these things -- and yet they still run. That's true dedication.
- Janie Hayes, Rogue coach, Malawian resident for 18 months

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Ruth England,
Director
500 San Marcos Suite 104
Austin, TX 78702
United States
5125366990
Email:

Project Sponsor

GlobalGiving

Organization

The Malawi Project: A Rogue Running Initiative
500 San Marcos Suite 104
Austin, Texas 78702
United States
512-536-6971
http://www.roguerunning.com

Learn more about The Malawi Project: A Rogue Running Initiative and the project team.



Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Malawi and can also be found under Health.

For more information about Malawi, read the Human Development Report on Malawi or the Wikipedia entry for Malawi.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on November 20, 2007.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on November 20, 2007.

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