The goal of this event is to help relieve some of the suffering that the Rohingya people are going through everyday.
With more than 400,000 Rohingyas who have been exiled from their homes, we can no longer remain silent. The persecution and suffering of the Rohingya is only due to their ethnicity and religion - what's going on is nothing less than an ethnic cleansing. Our goal is to see it come to an end.
At the moment, the Rohingyas need food, shelter, and medical supplies. And its urgent. Here's what we hope to accomplish with your support.
- Raise at least $5,000 to be used directly for their needs
- Raise awareness of the situation accross the Champaign Urbana community
- Encourge community members to take action in the face of injustice
- Offer a motivational, yet fun way for the community to get together and support those in need
By partaking in this 5k, Rohingyas will receive much needed food, medical aid, clothing, and shelter.
Meet some of the people you'll be running for
Event schedule
The 5k will be held on November 4th. Check-in will begin at 9:00am.
Based on weather predictions, we recommend wearing a light sweater or fleece to keep you warm during the cool fall breeze.
Learn more about the crisis.
Hear first hand accounts of the egregious atrocities that have inflicted the Rohingya people.
People are starting to speak out.
Asim Ijaz Khwaja is a Harvard professor who has powerfully spoken out against the Rohingyan atrocities. Others across the nation and the globe are doing the same.
Can't tell if it's an atrocity? Replace target group w/ one you ID w/. If answer changes,call moralBS. #SaveRohingya https://t.co/zLdN2zLId4
— Asim Ijaz Khwaja (@aikhwaja) September 19, 2017
Every person counts.
Tell your family, friends, colleagues, professors, etc. to come out and join the 5k. Let's come together and help those who need it most. The community has come together to fight for this cause. It's never too late to join, register today.
- Muslim Student Association
- UMMA
- Champaign Urbana Immigration Forum
- Central Illinois Mosque And Islamic Center
- Black Rose/Rose Negra
- United Minority Relief
- Amnesty International
- Avicenna Community Health Center
- Malaysian Student Association
- Society of Engineering Mechanics
- Students for Justice in Palestine
- Indonesian Student Club
- YMCA
Event Location
Illini Union @ University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
1401 West Green StreetUrbana, Illinois 61801 Get directions