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More than a race: joining ActionAid’s London Marathon team

It’s no secret that running a marathon pushes you to your limits - it requires months of training, focus, and resilience. But when each mile helps to create an equal world for all women and girls, it transforms into something far greater than just a physical challenge or race to the finish line.  Martin Teasdale raised an incredible £5,715 for ActionAid as he took on the iconic TCS London Marathon this April. He reflects on what the experience meant to him, and why you should consider joining Team ActionAid for your own unforgettable journey! 

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Nine Father’s Day charity gifts that are better than socks

From goat gifts to school kits, our Father's Day charity gifts are a meaningful way of showing your dad you care. Who needs socks?

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Cost of living: UK period poverty rose from 12% to 21% in a year in 2023

An ActionAid poll in 2023 found that the number of UK women and people who menstruate who are struggling to afford period products has risen from 12% to 21% in one year.

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Northern Gaza’s last hospital shut, patients left stranded

A resident of Gaza City searches the rubble for belongings in the aftermath of bombing by the Israeli army. ActionAid. Other photos: Young grassroots campaigners in Volta, Ghana. Photo credit: Misper Apawu.

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