Two pastors have raised more than £1,600 with a 10k charity trek in support of people affected by the floods in Nepal.

When they learned about the devastating effects of the flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River, Nepal, Revds Sian Elin Thomas and Beti-Wyn James decided they wanted to do something to help survivors.

The pair from Llandysul and Carmarthen set out on a sponsored walk to raise money and awareness for Christian Aid’s Nepal Appeal.

The organisation works alongside local partners in low-income countries like Nepal – both in times of crisis and on longer-term sustainable projects to help communities tackle issues like poverty and the climate crisis.

Revds Sian Elin and Beti-Wyn have long been supporters of the charity: “Christian Aid has always been a part of church life ever since we were children, and we now promote its work through our ministry in our local churches. Christian Aid draws us together to stand up for dignity, equality and justice.”

Their walking challenge took place around Llys-y-Frân Reservoir in Pembrokeshire.

Revd Beti-Wyn said: “We enjoyed this opportunity to walk, reflect and contemplate. The water level was low as a result of all the dry weather. It made us think about the climate crisis and how it affects people in different ways. Disasters linked to climate and weather extremes have always been part of our Earth’s system. But they are becoming more frequent and intense as the world warms. No continent is left untouched, with heatwaves, droughts, typhoons, and hurricanes causing mass destruction around the world, and millions of people are pushed further into poverty as a result.

“We paused at St Meilyr’s Church and at the memorial to W. Penfro Rowlands, author of the hymn tune Blaenwern. And in that tranquillity of nature, it was impossible not to think about how very different life is for the people of Nepal in the aftermath of the floods.”