Charity impact

This is a guide. The organiser is responsible for managing risks and maintaining safety.

Competitive fundraising elements

  • Team fundraising targets: Each team setting ambitious collective goals
  • Inter-team fundraising competition: Additional recognition for highest-raising teams
  • Individual sponsorship: Team members seeking personal sponsorship for participation
  • Corporate partnerships: Teams approaching businesses for sponsorship and support

Charity selection and impact

  • Refugee-focused organisations: Islamic Relief, Human Appeal, UNHCR, or local refugee support groups
  • Educational integration: Teams learning about chosen charity’s work before event
  • Impact demonstration: Clear communication about how funds support specific refugee programmes
  • Ongoing engagement: Connecting participants to continued charity involvement beyond single event

Community engagement and visibility

Positive representation goals

  • Media engagement: Showcasing Muslim women’s athletic capabilities to broader community
  • Social media campaigns: Teams documenting preparation and competition journey
  • Community celebration: Involving families and supporters as spectators and volunteers
  • Stereotype challenging: Demonstrating compatibility of Islamic modesty with athletic achievement

Promotional strategies

  • University integration: Connecting with charity weeks and campus event calendars
  • Community partnerships: Engaging local mosques and Islamic centres for support
  • Influencer engagement: Connecting with Muslim women’s social media personalities
  • Educational outreach: Using event to educate about refugee experiences and Islamic charity
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