Australians to walk in the footsteps of St Ignatius for the people of Myanmar

We invite you to join thousands of Australians this St Ignatius Day, 31 July, by taking part in One Foot Raised and walking in solidarity with the people of Myanmar.

One Foot Raised challenges participants to walk, raise awareness and much-needed funds for Jesuit Mission’s life-giving work in Myanmar and communities in crisis.  

A number of prominent Australian Jesuit schools and parishes have already signed up for the challenge, will you join the campaign of justice?

In Myanmar, millions of internally displaced people are living in temporary shelters built with tarpaulin sheets and bamboo, unsafe from the rain and wind, and the increasing indiscriminate artillery and air strikes from the military. People are living in fear and struggle for their basic needs with limited food, water, income and jobs available in these camps.

Speaking anonymously from Myanmar, a staff member of one of Jesuit Mission’s projects, verbally shared her confronting and tragic personal story of surviving years of conflict in Myanmar, multiple displacements to flee for safety, and her motivation to work in one of the thousands of camps for displaced people. Sadly, her story is common to most people in Myanmar, as is the tenderness of her closing words.

"We’d like to say to our international brothers and sisters not to forget us. At the same time, we are very thankful to all of you for your solidarity and kindness. Your support has a big impact on our children for their continuity of their learning, their protection and their well-being.”

Your compassionate support has provided a beacon of hope for some of Myanmar’s most vulnerable women, men and children for around two decades.

Our partners continue to prioritise emergency relief such as medicines, shelter, food and clothing to those who are displaced and trapped.

"Walking together, we can shine a light on the urgent needs of the people in Myanmar and offer them a lifeline of support and hope. Our steps symbolise the solidarity and compassion we share with those facing unimaginable challenges,” said Helen.

You can choose your distance:

• 2km - Walk for Education
• 4km - Walk for Shelter
• 10km - Walk for Peace 
• 18km - Walk for Justice 

It’s easy to sign up, take on the One Foot Raised challenge at onefootraised.org.au.