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ARTICLE: ClimbAID - Bringing Climbing to Refugees

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 UKC Articles 21 Dec 2016
Bouldering session with the Palestinian basketball team in Beirut, 4 kbAs the war in Syria enters its sixth year, 11 million people continue to be displaced. 1.5 million Syrians have found refuge in the neighbouring country of Lebanon. Life in makeshift tents, abandoned buildings and garages is harsh forĀ entire families, but children suffer the most.

ClimbAID is a non-profit organisation that aims to foster the physical and psychosocial development of refugee children and teenagers through climbing. We got in touch with founder Beat Baggenstos to find out more about his plans for the charity...



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 James Malloch 21 Dec 2016
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Sounds like a great initiative! A friend does a similar thing for football and the impact it has is hugely positive.
It's nice to hear a positive story given the year we have just had also...

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