Events & Community team
ActionAid supporter Jessica smiles after collecting her medal at the London to Brighton Cycle, 2024. Photo: Skyline
Saddle up and get in gear… the London to Brighton Cycle is here (14th September 2025)! If you’re craving the open road, a stunning scenic route and a new challenge we’ve got just the thing to turn that pedal-powered energy into purpose.
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Gloria is vice secretary of Community Transformation Agenda (COTA), a women-led community organisation working in Imvepi and Rhino refugee settlements. Photo: Immaculate Bashaba /ActionAid
International Women’s Day (8th March) is a global event celebrating and recognising the achievements of women while calling for gender equality.
Amid conflicts, the climate crisis, and setbacks in women’s rights, the individual and collective power of women and girls are at the forefront of creating a just and fair world for all.
We stand with women and girls globally, to achieve their goals, fulfil their rights and define their future - and you can too.
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If you’re running the London Marathon, or training for another race, then ActionAid supporter and Marathon-running expert Martin has some tips for you.
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