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Join families, friends and advocates as we walk to raise awareness and support for Impact Uganda and the work of Jinja Connection in resettling Street-Connected Children!
The CauseSeveral mornings each week, a social worker walks the streets, informal markets and alleyways of Jinja, Uganda to remind familiar faces and invite new children to Jinja Connection's centre for its day program. Soon, a group of children materializes alongside the social worker to the centre, where they receive meals, classes, and counselling. They also get to wash themselves up and play games with each other! For some children, that walk will be the reason that they are eventually reunited with their family, reconciled to their community, and able to continue their education. In 2021, Jinja Connection successfully resettled 22 children with safe families. However, the demand for Jinja Connection's services has never been greater with increased numbers of children leaving home due to the harsh effects of the pandemic. |
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Follow in the footsteps of Jinja Connection's amazing social workers and walk with us on April 9th to raise awareness and support for Impact Uganda and the amazing work that is done through the Jinja Connection team.
Can't make it? Please make a tax-receiptable gift to sponsor someone's walk, or support the cause more generally by clicking 'Donate' above.
How it works
1. Sign up to participate by clicking on the "Sign Up & Fundraise" at the top right of this page either as an individual or team.
2. Personalize your page. This page will allow you and others to make donations, leave message and support your participation.
3. Encourage others to get involved as part of your team, or by inviting them to donate to your page. You can share your page by email and social media.
If you are not able to participate, please consider supporting this event by clicking "Donate" at the top right.
Important info
Date: April 9th, 2022 for those who are able to participate that day.
Time: 9:30AM a light breakfast will be served at Sanctus Church, followed by a 30-min zoom call with Jinja Connection Staff at 10AM. The walk will begin at 11AM.
If April 9th doesn't work for you, please feel free to complete your run, or walk anytime that week.
Cost: Make a donation and share the opportunity to sponsor your run/walk with your loved ones and network.
Tax receipts will be issued for all donations.
Once you have signed up, you can donate the amount of your choice directly through your fundraising page.
Location: This year we are offering both virtual and in-person options. You are invited to join us at Sanctus Church for a light Kick-off Breakfast and virtual zoom meeting time with Jinja Connection Staff followed by the walk.
OR, if you are unable or uncomfortable with joining in in person, you can participate in the meeting via a zoom link that will be provided to registered participants from home and then walk wherever you are; a park, treadmill, or through your neighbourhood.
Distance Options: The route we will walk together will be 5KM, but if you are unable to join us, the sky's the limit! You can complete a traditional 5k or 2k or another distance all together, just get moving for a great cause!
GET INVOLVED: Register here or on your friend's campaign by clicking 'Join the Team'. Give a gift or set a fundraising goal, and spread the word!
Thank you again for your support, we so appreciate having you as a member of our community!
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Here is what the In person / virtual event will look like on April 9th!
In-person:
Arrive at Sanctus Ajax at 9:30am to get registered! We'll enjoy a light breakfast together and then our friends from Jinja Connection will be Zoom-ing in for a Virtual Town Hall! We'll hear some stories of how your fundraising is making an impact in the lives of street- affected children in Jinja, Uganda and get inspired before we head off on our 5k Walk!
Here's our Route for Saturday morning:
Virtual:
Zoom call: https://zoom.us/j/95458241664?pwd=S2lmOXVBUHNqUUtaRWJSUVMrZDF5dz09
Meeting ID: 954 5824 1664
Passcode: 158926
10:00am Join us ONLINE to hear from our partners at Jinja Connection!
11:00am, or when you are ready, start your run, walk or workout.
PLEASE take pictures or videos of yourself participating in your walk, whether virtually or in-person!
Do a light cool down, do some stretches and drink some water. You will deserve it!
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Connect with other members of our community virtually and congratulate them!
Please thank your supporters and fans and update them on your success with the event.
If you are not able to participate on the morning of April 9th please feel free to complete your walk, or workout anytime on the week of April 9th.
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