Ready, set, go! It’s time to gather your family and friends, and #RunForChildren!
Many strides have been made in protecting children over the years, but that progress is being threatened by the pandemic. Join World Vision Malaysia’s #RunForChildren to show solidarity for children and advocate for their 42 rights! All you need to do is run, jog or walk for 42 minutes between 15 and 31 May.
#RunForChildren in 2021 is a 42-minute virtual run to raise awareness and advocate for the 42 rights of children.
The World Vision Virtual #RunforChildren is back! Author and World Vision Ambassador Marilee Pierce Dunker is daughter to American missionary Dr Robert Pierce who founded World Vision in 1950 when he returned to America after travelling to China and Korea. There, he encountered people living without food, clothing, shelter or medicine. Team AsiaFitnessToday.com spoke to Marilee Dunker in Kuala Lumpur in May 2019 at the launch.
Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), children have 42 rights. These rights are based on what a child needs to survive, grow, participate and develop their full potential. They apply equally to every child, regardless of ethnicity, gender or religion. Learn more here.
Proceeds from the World Vision annual #RunForChildren are channelled to child protection efforts in Malaysia and overseas to support children’s safety, to call out violence when it occurs, and to work with survivors to heal and recover so children can experience a safe and secure childhood that will advance their sense of well-being.
When you sign up for #RunForChildren, you’ll be running for the child on your bib – to ensure that their rights are protected! Your participation helps give children a safe and secure childhood 👧👦🧡 It Takes You & I
Click here to visit the World Vision Malaysia page to join.
Team AFTNN had the honour of meeting and interviewing Marilee Pierce Dunker, World Vision ambassador and daughter of founder, Bob Pierce. This was recorded at the World Vision office in Kuala Lumpur in May 2019. During her visit to Malaysia, Ms. Dunker visited and gave inspirational talks at schools and colleges.
Date: 19 April 2020 (Sunday)
Time: 7am – 9am
Venue: Dataran DBKL 1, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur (starting and finishing line)
RM60 per participant There will be a child-friendly 2.5km route in addition to the normal 7km route.
According to ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018’, the number of hungry people in the world is growing, reaching 821 million in 2017, or one in every nine people.
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