Walsall youngster walking for Yemen
A kind-hearted boy is walking from Streetly to Darlaston to raise funds for the Yemen crisis.
Aamir Mohammed, aged nine, has already raised more than £600 in preparation for the 6.5 mile walk from his home to his grandparents' home.
The Blackwood School student was inspired to take on the challenge after reading an article about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Mum Naznin Atten, 37, a primary school teacher, said: "We read an article about the crisis in Yemen which mentioned the number of civilians that have been killed and displaced, and 14 million out of the 27 million population are estimated to be in need of food assistance.
"It reminded us how blessed we are.
"Aamir said that he would like to donate some money too out of his savings.We then wondered how we could make more of a difference and decided to do a sponsored walk."
Aamir will take on the walk with his mum in the next few weeks.
All of the money raised is being donated to Ummah Welfare Trust which will be used to provide clean water and food packs, which cost £70 each, consisting of 25kg wheat, 25 kg flour, 20kg rice, 5kg, sugar, 10kg each of oil, salt, beans, sugar, sauce.
Naznin added: "Friends and family have been really supportive with encouraging and positive messages.We have are completely blown away by the support and kindness people have shown.
"I am incredibly proud that he is motivated to do charitable work and showing a high level of maturity and empathy towards those living in abject poverty across the world.
"We hope that this is the start of Aamir being involved in voluntary work and he goes onto to contribute to his community."
To donate visit Aamir's JustGiving page.
