A weekend of riding in Seoul.
In light of the ongoing genocide, the Gaza Sunbirds para-cycling team has reverted all its resources to providing community-led aid to Gaza. To date, their athletes and staff have distributed over $45,000 USD worth of aid.
https://www.gazasunbirds.org/cycling
Donate:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/savegaza
Some notes I found useful from my sister-in-law on what to consider when donating to an NGO. A non-exhaustive list that I found useful:
* Are they on the ground delivering support? Some NGOs utilise their strong brand names to receive donations and regrant to smaller organisations on the ground.
* Do they have access to the affected community?
Better yet, are they part of the community? Being community-led reduces the risk of wasteful services.
* Do they have an established history of working in the area? What works in one country, doesn't always work in another.
* What services or items are they providing? Cash assistance, sanitary items, toys for children are important items alongside food, medical support and women and children protection services.
* Are they providing duplicative services?
* Will the donation go to this current crisis or be diverted to another one? Some NGOs run emergency funds. Once the donation target has been reached. Any additional donations may be used for other emergencies.
Music by Alex & The Moondaze - Bliss of the Universe - https://thmatc.co/?l=19C7F68C