The Road to Dignity

The Fall 2025 REI Virtual Walking Challenge will start on 1 November and run through 2 December – Giving Tuesday. This isn’t a race—it’s an experience (though you’re welcome to make it competitive if you wish!).
Click on this link to join the mission.

If you are new to the My Virtual Mission app, you will be asked to sign up. 
If you already have an account, please sign in with your saved credentials.

You can choose from four payment tiers:
US$25 (approx. ¥3,750)
US$50 (approx. ¥7,500)
US$100 (approx. ¥15,000)
US$300 (approx. ¥45,000)

You can also get friends, colleagues and family to sponsor you to help us reach the target of USD 3,500 or ¥500,000. 
Click on the Sponsor This Mission button on the Overview page of the mission, or donate through this page and write “Sponsoring the Walking Challenge” in the Comment section.

Make it fun and social: walk with friends, chat, debate, and maybe even try to solve the world’s problems along the way. Most importantly, every step you take helps make a real difference for refugee communities.

The Road to Dignity
The route you’ll follow virtually mirrors the treacherous journeys taken by displaced people seeking safety and dignity. It includes border crossings, unpaved roads, and mountainous terrain, as well as temporary settlements and transit points. Yet, like in real life, there are also moments of beauty and awe along the way.

You can walk, run, cycle, or even swim your portion of the challenge. Simply connect your health app to the Virtual Mission platform. Each time you reach a milestone, you’ll receive a digital postcard highlighting scenes and experiences that reflect what refugees may have witnessed on their journeys.

By taking part, you’re not only moving for your own health—you’re helping to support REI-funded projects that empower displaced people worldwide to rebuild their lives with dignity, opportunity, and hope for a brighter future.