Register the entry for Refugee Night time

Round 7,000 individuals began the fifteenth version of Night time of the Refugee tonight. By no means earlier than have so many individuals participated within the sponsored race, the group experiences. The best quantity was additionally raised.

The companions have raised greater than one million and a half euros. They’ve acquired monetary help for the stroll they’re strolling tonight or tonight. Tonight the ten and 20 kilometers will likely be run from Tilburg, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Amersfoort and Nijmegen. Contributors will begin the 40 kilometers at midnight and are on the way in which till Sunday morning.

The earnings from the Night time has been rising steadily in recent times. Round 2 hundred thousand euros have been added every year, which has gone hand in hand with the expansion within the variety of contributors. After 2700 runners in 2022 and 5500 final yr, this yr the utmost variety of contributors was reached with 7000 runners.

“This side can also be in our nation,” says Tineke Ceelen, director of the Refugee Basis, which organizes the race yearly. “Traditionally the Netherlands has been tolerant, welcoming and beneficiant to refugees. and that won’t change in 2024,” she mentioned, whereas she additionally sees that “a dark wind has risen” in our nation for individuals who flee.

There’s a literal chilly wind this time too. Whereas a warmth plan was nonetheless in place final yr, the tour had a windy and moist begin in a number of locations this yr.

The cash of 1 and a half million will go to emergency help all over the world. This yr he plans cellular clinics in Iraq, meals and shelter for individuals within the Congo, monetary help in Afghanistan and consuming water in Chad.