Manhattan Circumnavigation Swimrun for YSR

by Yoga and Sport with Refugees

Summary

On September 20, in partnership with Urban Swim and Running for Refugees NYC, Nargus, an Iranian-American and therapist connected with the struggle of immigrants and refugees will attempt a 100km circumnavigation of Manhattan by water and land, a first-of-its-kind challenge. This effort is dedicated to refugees who risk their lives seeking safety, aiming to raise funds for Yoga and Sport with Refugees who offer safe spaces for refugees to foster a sense of community and work on their well-being.

$5,000
total goal

$1,357
remaining

55
donors

0
monthly donors

4
months

Challenge

Forced migrants in Greece have faced increasingly dire conditions in recent years, reflecting the broader European and global response to the refugee crisis. The Greek asylum process has been plagued by delays, with lengthy waiting periods for interviews and decisions. This has left many asylum seekers in a state of limbo, often for years at a time. We're dedicating our efforts to refugees everywhere, who often traverse land and water in search of safety, carrying little else but hope.

Solution

Through sport, people develop strength, hope, community, and everlasting friendship. As a mission driven organisation, our values are operationalized into tangible goals supported by all our activities. Our foundational goals are to improve mental and physical well-being and to create community through sport. Achieving these makes possible our final three goals: skills-building and empowerment; local integration by breaking down barriers between refugees and locals; and advocacy through sport.

Long-Term Impact

As refugee health improves, we are able to develop and exchange valuable skills, such as coaching. This helps break down barriers as it gives refugees an avenue to interact and exchange across social, cultural and economic boundaries. Lastly, we believe that sport can be a meaningful platform for social change. Through thoughtful and intentional sharing of beneficiary stories, we aim to humanise the refugee experience and advocate for dignified refugee policy throughout Greece and Europe.