What is Iqraa?
Iqraa is Arabic for “read.” Since 2008, 72 Iqraa runners of diverse nationalities and backgrounds have raced and raised almost $80,000 for education projects in Palestine. Join us as we build on this success!

Why run with Team Iqraa?
Team Iqraa has 10 guaranteed slots in the October 30, 2011 Marine Corps Marathon and numerous slots
in the October 15, 2011 Baltimore Running Festival half-marathon. You also can train with Team Iqraa for
any other race or distance.

How does Iqraa support Palestine?
In partnership with United Palestinian Appeal (UPA), a 501(C)3 charity organization, Iqraa raises funds for
local schools, orphanages, vocational training centers, and universities in an effort to strengthen the
Palestinian educational system. As a runner with Team Iqraa, you commit to raise funds for education by
obtaining sponsors (such as members of your family, friends, colleagues, and other contacts).
Does Iqraa make use of non-running volunteers?
Yes! Volunteers who coordinate and staff training runs and races sponsored
by Marathon Charity Cooperation earn “hours” for Iqraa, which translates
into funds for Palestine education.
Interested? Come to our April information sessions!