THE EXPERIENCE CHALLENGE October 2011
This is like nothing you have ever done before. Prepare to be physically, emotionally and mentally challenged. This is Africa for real. Experience life as either a teacher, farmer or local business person in rural northern Ghana and witness the innovative and inspirational ways villagers living a hand-to-mouth existence work to overcome the every day challenges they face as individuals, as families and as communities.
What are the dates? The dates for the Experience Challenge 2011 are Sunday 9th to Sunday 16th October. You will spend three days and three nights living and working alongside some of Africa’s most isolated communities. For the remainder of the trip, you will be able to visit some of AfriKids Ghana’s groundbreaking child rights and community development projects, learning about the organisation’s work and the impact it has on the very communities you’ll be living in.
What are the costs? The cost per person, based on 40 people taking part, is £1,322.15. We are continuously seeking ways to keep these costs as low as possible. To see a detailed breakdown please get in touch.
How much will I need to fundraise? We ask that all participants raise a minimum amount of £1,000 which will go toward the projects you visit and benefit the communities you live in. This is all part of the challenge and AfriKids will support you throughout your fundraising. In 2010, all participants successfully met this target, with many even doubling it!
What impact will I have? Through fundraising, integrating with local families, taking part in brainstorming sessions with AfriKids Ghana staff and your host families and through a specially planned team activity, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the enhancement of the villager’s lives in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
Registration deadline date Monday 16th May.
To receive a registration form or for further information please contact katiearnold@afrikids.org