According to UNHCR there are now more refugees than at any time in history. Numbers have grown significantly in recent years driven by conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan and many other places. The suffering is great and many people and organisations are helping. However, we should take a moment to appreciate the countries and… Continue reading 4 Muslim countries – Turkey, Pakistan, Lebanon and Iran – host the most refugees
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Whitechapel to Mecca by bicycle
This summer a group of cyclists from Whitechapel, East London are aiming to instead complete the arduous journey of 2,200 miles from the capital by bicycle. Organisers Don Whyte and Shaheb Yusuf Muhammd met in early 2015 on a cycling club charity bike ride from London to Paris. More....