Get gaming for Amnesty

Here at Amnesty International, we love gamers. We know just how diverse and vibrant the UK gaming community is, and what a valuable contribution it makes in the fight against human rights violations around the world.

Here you’ll find everything you need to combine your love of video games with supporting our human rights work. You could host your own gaming marathons to raise money or head to one of our exciting live gaming events in partnership with our friends over at Kotaku UK.

How to run a gaming marathon

Whether you’re a gaming boss, a newbie or looking to recreate a much loved nostalgic experience with friends, a gaming marathon can be a great way to raise funds for Amnesty’s work and defend human rights around the world.

Top tips for a successful Speedrun

It’s hard to replicate the feeling of triumph that comes after hours of expertly completing your favourite games. But many gamers have found a way to challenge themselves even further by taking on improbable speedruns. Now yours can help Amnesty. Find out how.

Come to an event

Kotaku

We've teamed up with top gaming mag Kotaku to organise a marathon to end all marathons. Find out how you can get involved.

How to eave a gift

Let us know your intentions

We have produced a booklet which includes lots of useful details about how you can leave a gift in your Will.

More about Team Amnesty

As supporters of Team Amnesty, The Co-operative Bank provides funding and proudly stands in solidarity with participants challenging themselves in order to promote Amnesty UK’s mission and protect human rights across the globe.

Organise an event - Cloned

Organising an event is a great way to raise money and spread the word about human rights. From huge concerts and theatre performances to cake stalls, pub quizzes and garden parties, our supporters do it all. Here we have everything you need to put on a great show.

Gift Aid

By signing up for Gift Aid you can give us an extra 25p on top of every Â£1 you've already given to us and it won't cost you a penny.

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Run for Amnesty in the Edinburgh Half Marathon! Fast and flat, the Edinburgh Half Marathon was voted the UK's fastest by Runners World, making it ideal if it's your first half marathon or you're looking for a PB.

Edinburgh Marathon

Run for Amnesty in the Edinburgh Marathon! Fast and flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner's World, making it ideal if it's your first marathon or you're looking for a PB.

London Landmarks Hal

London Landmarks Half Marathon

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. Join Team Amnesty to take in the spectacular sights this unique route has to offer, including but not limited to: Nelson’s Column, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Bank of England, the Tower of London, the Shard and the London Eye!

Group Fundraising

University, School, Local Group and Faith Fundraising

Community fundraising incorporates many different groups and activities, from Local Groups to Amnesty Youth Groups. Find out how you can fundraise in your community.

Portrait Amnesty

Artist Dan Llywelyn-Hall is working on a project to raise money for Amnesty International UK with his project Portrait Amnesty.

Fundraising at University

Raising vital money for our human rights work. Get resources and advice - including how to plan and host your own successful Secret Policeman's Ball at your uni or college - and find out your group could win some fantastic prizes.

Drink Tea and Save Lives

Our roots are in different faiths working together to safeguard human rights and we welcome all religions who share our vision of promoting humanity and human rights, protecting individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.

Latest raffle winners

Twice a year our raffles raised thousands of pounds to help fund our human rights work all over the world. It's a fun and easy way to help fundraise for us as you buy some and sell some to family and friends. There are lots of cash prizes to be won including a £200 voucher for our shop catalogue and our top prize is a fantastic £5,000!

Our gaming heroes

Find out a bit more about the gamers raising money for Amnesty. Why not join them by setting up your fundraising speedrun or marathon today?

Santa Run

Get festively fit with a 5km or 10km run around Victoria Park with the Santa Run this Christmas.

Youth groups give it up for human rights

Inspired by our Youth Award winners our new fundraising pack Give it Up for Human Rights is a great way to learn about human rights and fundraise at the same time. This pack contains all you need to organise a Give it Up for Human Rights day at your school.

Celebrate your same-sex marriage with Amnesty

From 29 March 2014, marriage ceremonies in England and Wales will be legally extended to same-sex couples. We're thrilled. This is a historic moment for LGBTI rights in the UK.

We'd like to invite you to celebrate your same-sex marriage with us and help continue advancing rights for LGBTI people around the world.

Young Fundraiser Awards Resources

Resources to enter Amnesty's Young Fundraiser Awards and inspire young people to develop new skills and have fun raising vital funds to support our human rights work.

Virtual Fundraising

Host a virtual social fundraising event

Have fun and fundraise at home. Start a virtual social fundraising event.

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