It’s #WorldRefugeeWeek. Like it needs only a week of attention but perhaps it means those not bothered with the issue will take note a bit. I watched Simon Reeves’ Burma program a few weeks back, which was completely eye-opening. I’m not a news reader; I grasp what’s going on but never truly get involved as there’s just too much to think about. But that program put it into perspective for me, the scale of it. Displacement due to fear, or a lack of alternatives is what I take from it. No control, no choice, no familiarity or comfort. Uncertain and unpredictable surroundings - as is seen with the effects of monsoon season on Cox’s Bazar. . . . I’m sure you’ll have been in a situation where you’re homesick, or lost, or without some comforts. You are then grateful for what you have on your return. I get it a lot when I’ve been hiking - I sort of it do the camping putting up with discomfort so that I am more grateful. I’m urging you to think of those times when you really just wanted to be at home, safe and secure and then imagine those that probably can’t ever have that again. Yet, charities like Oxfam who get to emergencies and communities fast are able to provide food, water and protection. Now we can even see women’s centres being set up in camps to provide a place of support. . . . The UN states that there are currently 68.5 million displaced peoples. I’m in my bed right now, I’ve had some food and I can probably sleep pretty well. But there’s 68.5 million people - plus those not in that statistic (maybe homelessness isn’t categorised here) - who won’t. I ask you to sponsor my 100km non-stop trek in order to give a little bit of nice to those without anything. Link in bio. ••• #ronhingya #refugees #displaced #homeless #without #monsoonseason #myanmar #oxfamgb #TrailwalkerStrong #Trailwalker2018 #sponsorme #fundraising #womenwhowalk