Welcome Walk 2026

Join us in celebrating 18 years of impact on refugee girls' education! On Saturday, November 7th, Global Village Project will host our annual Welcome Walk, our largest peer-to-peer fundraiser, in Clarkston, GA. The Walk is our village's promise: that refugee girls will always have a community standing behind their education, unstoppable together. 

Over 300 people will gather to walk a 2.5 mile loop around Clarkston in a day of fun, celebration, and fundraising! Not ready to walk 2.5 miles? No worries! Our buses are available throughout the day to pick you up anywhere along the route and bring you back to the finish line celebration. Join students, parents, teachers, volunteers, and friends of GVP's mission as we seek to strengthen our Village!

Walking or donating to this event is not just about covering the miles; it's about making a tangible difference in our students' lives. 

Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m

• Registration/Check-in: 9:00 a.m.
  
• Zumba Warm-Up: 9:35 a.m.
• Program Begins: 9:45 a.m. 
• Walkers Depart: 10 a.m.
• Finish Line Celebration: 11:00 a.m- 12:00 p.m

Start and Finish Line: Clarkston Market (980 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021)

Attire: WEAR YOUR ORANGE! All registered Walkers will receive a t-shirt, but feel free to accessorize to your heart's content! Think high energy, fun, and welcoming vibes: bring funny sunglasses, bright socks, hats, boas, etc., and your walking shoes.

Who can Walk? Everyone! This is a family-friendly event for all ages! Children under 6 are free. Out of respect for the venue and different cultures, please do not bring your pets! 

Why Fundraise for the Welcome Walk?
The purpose of GVP's Welcome Walk is not only an event to welcome refugees, but it is a peer-to-peer fundraiser to raise critical funds for GVP to grow its mission and keep the school tuition-free for each student. Fundraising can be daunting, but it's much easier than you'd expect with the tools we provide for you. Visit our "Fundraising Tools" dropdown menu on the top banner for tips and tools. By setting up your fundraising page, YOU can help us reach our $225,000 fundraising goal! 

What is a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser? 
A peer-to-peer fundraiser is a fundraising method nonprofits use in which individual supporters (YOU!) host personalized campaigns to collect donations from friends, family, and colleagues on behalf of the nonprofit. 

Want to Learn More about GVP?
Visit our website at www.globalvillageproject.org to learn more about our mission, programs, and ways to get involved. Contact Kara McKinley, Development Coordinator at kmckinley@globalvillageproject.org