Free Movement Skateboarding is a new charity aiming to empower the young refugee population of Athens by providing skateboarding lessons, working with the charity Help Refugees to promote dignity and quality of life for the 25,000 refugees currently living in Athens.

As part of their fundraising campaign, they are going on an open-invite cycle tour – The Free Movement Ride for Refugees. The tour will take place 13th – 19th February, visiting six cities and holding an event in each place. You can check out the press release for the event and the flyer below for more details, while donations can be made to their cause here. Get involved!

“From the 13th – 19th February we are going on a cycle tour which visits six cities and holds an event in each place! We want as many people as possible to get involved and join us on any leg of the cycle. The famous London to Brighton leg is on the weekend so get on yer bikes!! If you wish to join please send us a message. We just ask that you leave us a donation, little or large.

Please show your support by sharing and attending these wonderful events! We’d love to see all your faces.

Last but not least! Big call out for donations! We need as many secondhand boards, shoes, and equipment donated as possible! Please get in touch if you can help.”