In
an endeavour towards rebuilding the lives of millions of migrant workers, who have
been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, the Jesuit
Conference of India (JCI) is organising “FUN
RUN 2020” – One Step for Migrants—a
virtual event. The FUN RUN 2020 is a virtual Run/Walkathon to generate awareness
and also support the cause of millions of distressed migrant workers in India. It
is being organised in partnership with the Jesuit Educational Association of
South Asia (JEASA), Jesuit Higher Education Association of South Asia (JHEASA) and
Jesuit Alumni Associations of India (JAAI). The event is scheduled to be
held on 19-20 September 2020. The online registration is open and participants can register till the midnight of 18 September
2020.
Migrant
workers have been one of the most affected sections of the society during the
lockdown and post-lockdown situations. During the on-going pandemic, the country has witnessed images of
migrant workers, including the elderly, pregnant ladies, lactating mothers,
people with disabilities, children and youth, carrying their reality on their
heads, starved and exhausted, marching relentlessly only to return to their
native villages. With poverty back home and new challenges to livelihood, many
are now returning to cities again. At the same time millions of these workers
remain uncertain of their future, and are spending days and nights worrying
about what life will unfold for them next, while overcoming the memories of
lockdown and difficulties they faced during the last few months.
What
makes the FUN RUN 2020 event unique is that it is not just a run or walk event.
Fun Run has an interesting array of activities for participants like Relay Run, Miles Together, Vocal4Local, I
Burn – They Earn and Direct Connect. Participants can run or walk or do
any other creative activity they choose at their pace and space. They can be
creative and upload their videos of activities done on social media platforms.
They also get a chance to become a winner. While participating in the event and
exhibiting solidarity towards the cause of migrant workers, participants can
make voluntary
contribution, apart from sharing the information about this event among their
friends, family and neighbours to create awareness about the issues of migrants.
Interested participants can register for
Fun Run 2020 at:
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