Join us as we walk 5km in solidarity with the children of Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Sudan, and Lebanon.
Take part in this meaningful initiative to support children and families living in conflict-affected regions.
Our fundraising target is £250, which will provide essential food parcels* to help families meet their basic needs.
If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at events@muslimhands.org.uk or call our team on 0115 911 7222.
*Please note: one food parcel in Gaza costs £200 and £100 in other locations.
What is Walk for the Children of War?
A 5km Walk for Children in Crisis
We hold this 5km walk every year as a symbol of solidarity with children and families affected by war and displacement.
The funds raised go towards providing food parcels filled with essential staples to support a family of seven for an entire month. These parcels help ease the burden for those living in crisis zones, where access to basic necessities is often disrupted or entirely unavailable.
While many of us enjoy the security of stable homes and regular meals, countless children around the world face a very different reality. No child should suffer from the long-term effects of hunger — yet for many children in Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Sudan, and Lebanon, this suffering is all too real. Malnutrition, waterborne diseases, and the absence of safe shelter are daily threats.
Gaza:
• 96% of Gazans rely on humanitarian assistance
• Over 1.9 million people are food insecure
Yemen:
• 80% of the population, including 12.4 million children, requires humanitarian assistance (UN)
• Half of Yemeni children under 5 suffer from severe acute malnutrition (UN)
Syria:
• Food prices increased by 97% in 2021 compared to the previous year (WFP)
• 2.8 million people are internally displaced in north-west Syria — 80% are women and children
Lebanon:
• Over 3,000 people killed and 13,000+ injured, including hundreds of children
• At least 1.3 million people displaced, further straining an already vulnerable population
Sudan:
• Over 15,000 people killed; 11 health facilities destroyed
• 11 million people in need of emergency assistance
Together, we can make a difference. Every step you take helps bring vital support to those who need it most.
Here’s Your Chance to Make a Difference
Just £100 can provide one food parcel* that will feed a family for an entire month. Each parcel contains essential staples for a family of up to seven people — that’s 420 meals over the course of a month.
With inflation driving up the cost of basic items like flour, oil, and rice, your support is more important than ever.
*Please note: One food parcel in Gaza costs £200 and £100 in other emergency locations
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Everybody under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
A. Each participant must raise a minimum of £250 However, we are hoping that our enthusiastic participants aim for a more individual fundraising target.
A. Sign in using QR code, khalil introduction and warm up, walk 5km, certificates
A. You will need to complete our online Volunteer registration form, in order to volunteer with Muslim Hands. Upon completion, one of our Volunteer Coordinators will be in touch with details on how you can get involved.
A. Valentines Park - Ilford
A. A water bottle for the walk and any cash you have collected
Established in 1993, Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide.