Stories of hope from 2024: Karunalaya’s shelter victory in Chennai, Alaa al-Dali becoming first cyclist to compete for Palestine, Gaza Requiem at Westminster and Sumud fundraiser at Union Chapel.

Doing hope at Christmas through partners in Gaza: Al Ahli Hospital’s Mohammed Najar, DSPR’s trauma centres, We Are Not Numbers journalists and Gaza Sunbirds’ community work amid devastation.

Alaa al-Dali from the Gaza Sunbirds makes history competing at the UCI World Championships in Zurich, becoming the first cyclist to represent Palestine at an international competition.

Anne Jones summits Mont Ventoux aged 82, Amos Road Club completes challenging coast-to-coast ride, and Alaa al-Dali from Gaza Sunbirds qualifies for World Championships in Zurich.