Ex-UK Diplomat Runs Marathons to Fund Education for Pakistani Children

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Former British diplomat Mike Nithavrianakis is running marathons to raise funds for The Citizens Foundation, a Pakistan-based education charity. His goal is to reach one million dollars, which would support approximately 6,000 students for a full academic year. So far, he has raised over $350,000 and has already helped establish a new school campus. His campaign is driven by firsthand exposure to educational inequality during his diplomatic career.

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