In all, 100 GOAL Miles took place over the festive and New Year period in 2012, with tens of thousands of people taking part once again. To date, close to €140,000 has been raised for GOAL’s various humanitarian programmes across the developing world.
Three years ago this month, a devastating earthquake rocked Haiti, killing 230,000, injuring 300,000 and leaving 1.5 million people without a home. GOAL was on the ground hours after the disaster struck and today we are continuing to rebuild lives, while also working with communities to find sustainable solutions to long-standing housing, water, sanitation and livelihood issues.
January is typically a time when people set goals and resolutions, plan their calendars and create their to-do lists. Why don’t you take this opportunity to plan a fundraising event for GOAL? It is easier than you think. Our fundraising team can provide you with all the advice you need.
GOAL is about to significantly expand its emergency response programmes to support displaced families in northern Syria. With the onset of winter, the plight of families with young children is becoming particularly acute.
