For the Bishop's Lent Challenge, we are asking schools to support pupils to act in a responsible and just way. This means looking at ways to make a difference to people’s lives through active charity work. This year we would like you to complete a whole school physical sponsored activity and raise money for the following charities:
USPG Rapid Response
Conflict in the Holy Land. The Rapid Response Fund has recently donated money to support the Diocese of Jerusalem in providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people through its institutions in Gaza and the West Bank, including Al Ahli Hospital. The money has helped meet the costs of medical services for vulnerable outpatients and inpatients at Al-Ahli Hospital and its mobile clinic in Gaza, as well as St Luke’s Hospital in Nablus and Penman Clinic in Jenin on the West Bank. It has also assisted those in the West Bank displaced or economically impacted by the conflict, especially to ensure children continue to receive quality education, with psychosocial support.
Young Minds
Young Minds is a charity raising funds to continue their mission to create a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health. Young Minds Strategy is called ‘You Matter’ because, ultimately, that is what this is all about. They want young people to know that whatever they are going through, they matter and they deserve help. And each and every one of us needs to acknowledge that, to those young people, we matter and the role we can play is vital.
KICK - Transforming Lives
KICK transforms young people’s lives, with God’s love, through sport and support. They do this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools and community KICK Academies. KICK is proud of its Christian identity and is equally proud that its services are delivered unconditionally to those of all faiths and none.
KICK is driven by 5 Christian Values: Aspirational, Compassion, Excellence, Intentional, Integrity.