The Hike to Help Refugees (501(c)(3) aims to increase awareness and understanding
of issues faced by refugees around the world and empower individuals to make a positive
impact at the local community level.
To support this mission, the Hike to Help Refugees physically engages individuals
to walk the path of a refugee. Along their journey, participants are energized
by the knowledge that every dollar given to support their hike is directly and positively
impacting refugees. Since the hike began, contributions have allowed the purchase of tents for refugee families through USA for UNHCR.
USA for UNHCR is a non-profit organization building support in the
United States for the humanitarian work of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
Funds are raised by organizing community hikes in which hikers are
required to obtain a minimum sponsorship. 100% of funds raised
through sponsorship are routed
directly to the aid of refugee populations. None of these funds are used for
the operational costs of the organization.
In 2008, hikes will be held in Omaha, Iowa City, Des Moines, and along the Wabash
Trace Nature Trail. To learn more about us and to register for a hike please
explore our menu above and the list of hikes to the right.
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