About us
Globally, almost 80 million people are fleeing violence, war and persecution. They travel huge distances, often by foot, in search of a safe home.
During the Refugee Walk on September the 25th everywhere in Flanders people will be walking a symbolic route of 10, 20 or 40 km and by doing so, raising money for people on the move. A recreational walk for us, a harsh and daily reality for people who are fleeing their country.
Each year we reach more and more people with the Refugee Walk. Over the past editions, we’ve grown from 700 participants in 2016 to 1.600 in 2021.
The route
The route? That’s up to you! This year you’ll have the opportunity to walk with us from the main starting point, map out your own route wherever you want to go. The central event will take place in Antwerp this year.
In 2022 we will be organizing the 7th edition already. In the past we’ve visited Genk (2016 and 2017), Mechelen (2018) and Leuven (2019 and 2021). Over the years the concept has changed and grown. In the first editions the assignment was clear: walk 40 km at the central event. But after 6 editions, you have a couple more options. You can walk 10, 20 or 40 km from the central event or chose your own route, own distance and own location.
