Put your arms to the test and join ActionAid for the ultimate press up challenge.
Follow our 35-day exercise plan to build up your strength and work towards achieving 35 press ups by day 35.
Why 35 press ups?
An estimated 35% of all women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. That is over one in three women globally. ActionAid works to end all forms of violence and we hope that this challenge will raise awareness of this shocking statistic, while also raising vital funds to support the survivors that we work with.
We need your help now, more than ever. As Covid-19 spreads across the world, health and economic stresses increase and communities are trapped in lockdown, we’re seeing an alarming rise in global cases of domestic violence.
Take part and you'll receive
- An invitation to our Facebook group to share training tips with fellow participants.
- A press up calendar and day-by-day exercise plan to help you reach your goal.
- A free 'My Body is Mine' tote bag when you raise over £100.
Sign up now!
Put your arms to the test and join ActionAid for the ultimate press up challenge.
Three steps to 35 Days Strong
- 1
Sign up and set up your JustGiving page
Complete the short registration form above and set up your online fundraising page on JustGiving
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Start training
Follow our day by day training plan to build your strength and reach your 35 press ups target.
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Get sponsored
Share your JustGiving page far and wide, asking friends and family to sponsor you. You’ll receive a free ActionAid tote bag when you raise over £100.
How your sponsorship helps
Meet Wangu. Wangu is the founder of the Wangu Kanja Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya. Wangu was car-jacked and sexually assaulted in 2002. When she reported the assault, she was not taken seriously by the police. Wangu decided to stand up and use her experience to help other women. In 2005 she founded the Wangu Kanja Foundation and partnered with ActionAid to help survivors of sexual violence gain access to medical, psychosocial, and legal support.
ActionAid has worked with the foundation to set up a free SMS service in the Mukuru slum, Nairobi, where people across Kenya can report cases of violence against them. Survivors are then supported with essential services like medical attention, counselling, and legal assistance.
The money you raise through the 35 Day Strong challenge could help more women and girls across the world access the vital support they need.
ActionAid
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Pay in your sponsorship money
If you have any questions or need support with your fundraising, please get in touch. Email events@actionaid.org or call 01460 238 000.Contact us
