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Bosnia, Turkey, and Peru—Oh My!
Many of us who grew up in the 1990s remember the classic PBS TV series Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? At the time, Carmen’s worldwide adventures seemed ridiculously and epically cool. The Islamic Relief USA challenges are kind of like that—ridiculously cool adventures, and you never know where next in the world they will take place. Epic, right? But there’s two ways we think Team IRUSA Challenges are even cooler that Carmen Sandiego: 1) They’re all to benefit amazing, life-changing development projects and 2) You’re invited to be part of the fun! In 2019, Team IRUSA has four challenges that include biking and trekking, two of which have…
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100 Kilometers through the Desert
I thought the desert was just sand dunes, but fast realized that it was rocky, mountainous, flat, hilly, vast, and much more. Our trek was challenging, no doubt. We covered a lot of ground within a short amount of time and camped along the way. We lived in the desert for four days, away from the comfort of our daily lives. And, surprisingly, being detached from the world made me more physically, spiritually, and emotionally connected. I journeyed physically through the desert understanding the capacity of my own body and pushing myself to my limits. I journeyed emotionally understanding my own self, my limitations, my presence, my weaknesses, and my…
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Biking For Bosnia: Kicking Off A Year Of Challenges
IRUSA assembled a team of four to join Islamic Relief partners from around the world on a four-day cycling adventure through historic Spain. What the team lacked in size, they made up for in heart. Riders from South Africa, Spain, Italy, Canada and Islamic Relief Worldwide all showed up to be a part of this effort to raise money for a good cause. The tour began with the team visiting the masjid of Córdoba, famous for its beautiful red arches and rich history. After the visit, the challenge commenced: a daunting 200 kilometer (approximately 120 mile) bike ride from Córdoba to Grenada. IRUSA’s Community Engagement Specialist Omar Nassimi was one of the…
