Mount Kilimanjaro challenge

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MOUNT O R A J N A KILIM BER 2012 M E V O N 4 – 25 OCTOBER

Thank you for your interest in supporting Concern Worldwide.

It’s through your dedication that we are able to help some of the poorest and most vulnerable people on earth to fight hunger and move towards a future free from poverty. With your commitment, we can make a real and direct impact.

Why Climb Mt Kilimanjaro for Concern?

Tanzania remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with more than one-third of the population living below the poverty line. Concern has been working in Tanzania for 30 years and in 2010 we: •

Reached over 500,000 people, working with and 11 local NGOs in 9 districts, through our Food Security and Livelihood programme.

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Provided clean water and health messaging to 169,302 Tanzanians in two districts.

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Designed low-cost interventions that reduce the impact of malaria, acute respiratory infections and diarrhoeal diseases.

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Responded to the floods in Kilosa District, reaching 23,900 people with temporary water tanks and jerry cans.

We are very proud of our work but more needs to be done! By taking part in our Mount Kilimanjaro Challenge, you will be fundraising to support our existing Tanzanian programmes and your money can go a long way to help.

For example, did you know that just:

€10

could help buy 4 chickens to assist a family or group in rural Tanzania to begin a small poultry-raising project.

€20

can buy 20 packets of vegetable seeds for poor farmers.

€100

can train 40 children on good health and hygiene practices so that they can pass on this knowledge to other schoolchildren and their families at home.

€250

can construct a small-scale irrigation channel in a Tanzanian village.

How Concern’s money is spent: Relief and development

Fundraising

7.6%

89.9 %

Governance

0.5% 2%

Development education and advocacy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What is the date of the event?

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– Personal expenses (including extra facilities used in hotels, drinks and so on) – Gratuities for the trek guides – Personal travel insurance and vaccinations – Personal kit – Visa

25 October – 4 November 2012

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How do I register?

Please send your €200 / £200 registration fee along with a completed application form to your relevant Concern office. You can also register online at www.concernchallenge.org

How much do I have to raise?

Once you have paid your non-refundable deposit of €200/£200 you will need to reach the minimum sponsorship target of €5000/£4400. We will need to receive €3500/£3150 10 weeks before the event and the remaining €1500/1250 will need to be lodged 5 weeks before our departure date. Once you have signed up for a Concern Worldwide event, we will send you a comprehensive sponsor pack and Concern’s experienced fundraising staff are here to help you every step of the way. You can choose to fundraise the full amount, pay it yourself or do a bit of both.

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What is covered by the minimum sponsorship?

– International return flights – Twin accommodation in hotels/lodges /campsites – English speaking local guides – Airport transfers upon arrival and local transfers – An Earths Edge expedition leader and doctor – Full board throughout the event

What is not included in the minimum sponsorship?

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Can I stay on?

Yes, we will put you in touch with our tour operator, Earths Edge. To extend the length of your stay you must get in touch with them as soon as possible. Please note that places may be limited so extensions are done on a first come, first served basis.

There will be a surcharge for the flight as you will no longer come under the group booking.

WHAT IS YOUR

CHALLENGE? Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, is a magnet for trekkers and climbers the world over. This challenging trek takes us along the beautiful Machame route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the south, through dense tropical rainforest all the way up to the mighty snow capped summit at 5896m for simply breathtaking views. This is a tough but spectacularly rewarding route. On reaching the summit you will feel a sense of overwhelming achievement, a truly unforgettable challenge.

DAY 1: DUBLIN TO TANZANIA Depart Dublin in the mid afternoon for Tanzania.

dinner. Most people are quite tired after the first days walk so we advise an early night. ■ 7hrs Trekking

DAY 2: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA Arrive in Kilimanjaro International Airport in the mid afternoon. Transfer to our hotel in Arusha and then relax for the evening. Have an expedition brief before dinner.

DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP - 3840M Following an early breakfast we take a steep trail out of Machame camp.

After one hour we emerge from the forest clearing the tree line. From here its a more gentle trail to the Shira plateau. We stop for plenty of rests and photos throughout the day.

We are rewarded with great views of the western breach with its stunning glaciers. We set up camp in the early afternoon and relax for the rest of the day. After watching the sun set and a filling dinner we head to bed.

DAY 3: MACHAME CAMP - 3000M After breakfast we meet the local guides and drive for just over an hour to Machame gate (1490m). At the gate we register with the National Park and then meet our team of porters. Once we start walking its not long before we enter the tropical rain forest. Depending on how much rain there has been the trail can be quite muddy. After some time we stop for lunch and then continue to Machame camp in the afternoon. By the time we reach the campsite the porters will already have set up your tent and the cook will be preparing

■ 6hrs Trekking

DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP - 3950M We leave Shira camp and walk east towards Lava Tower a huge rocky outcrop. After five hours of walking along a rocky trail we have lunch just before Lava Tower, allowing us extra time at this higher altitude. By

walking to Lava Tower we reach 4630m before walking back down to Barranco Camp. This jump in elevation greatly helps us with acclimatisation and is key to a successful summit attempt. After lunch we descend 680m and we camp below the Barranco Wall.

Today’s route has stunning views throughout. ■ 7hrs Trekking DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP - 4000M The day starts by walking up and over the Barranco Wall which is not quite as hard as it looks! Upon reaching the top we are rewarded with great views of Kilimanjaro, the Heim glacier and the surrounding landscape. The trail then enters the Karanga Valley with many short ascents and descents as we cross many small streams. We set up camp just after the Karanga River.

Spend the afternoon relaxing and chatting to fellow trekkers, guides and porters. ■ 5hrs Trekking

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DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP - 4600M After breakfast we walk along a ridge towards Barafu camp. We set an easy pace to ensure good acclimatisation. As we gain altitude the landscape becomes completely barren and free of vegetation, a quite inhospitable environment. We reach Barafu in the early afternoon and set up camp.

Because of the elevation this campsite is colder than previous camps but the views are amazing. We spend the afternoon resting, eating and preparing for tomorrows summit day. ■ 5hrs Trekking DAY 8: SUMMIT NIGHT - 5896M We rise very early usually around 12:00 am, have some tea and snacks and start walking. We keep a steady pace as we walk on steep scree to reach Stella Point (5685m). For many trekkers this walk is the toughest section of the day. We take a short rest at Stella Point to enjoy the sunrise.

From Stella Point it is a further two hours on an often snow covered route to reach Mt Kilimanjaro (5896m)! All the effort is well

worth it as the feeling of being on the roof of Africa is second to none! After a short stay at the summit we start the descent to Mweka Camp. After three hours we reach Barafu camp and enjoy a rest and some food. We then walk for a further five hours to reach Mweka camp in the upper rain forest. For those with energy left there is beer available at a nearby hut to celebrate this great day. ■ 15hrs Trekking DAY 9: ARUSHA After a hot breakfast we walk downhill for three hours and finish our trek and Mweka Gate. From the gate we drive back to Arusha and enjoy a well earned hot shower.

The rest of the day is spent resting tired bodies by the pool. In the evening enjoy a celebratory meal and some drinks at the hotel. ■ 3hrs Trekking DAY 10: DEPART TANZANIA After a good sleep and a tasty breakfast spend the morning relaxing or exploring Arusha. After lunch we transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for an afternoon departure.

DAY 11: ARRIVE IN DUBLIN

Rain brings clean water to Kabanga Primary School Majalewa Stevin is the head teacher of Kabanga Primary, a school for 824 children in Ngara, western Tanzania. Like all schools in this poor and isolated district, Kabanga Primary could not offer water to its pupils. The nearest water source is over one hour away.

“We asked the children to bring water from their homes for cleaning and for drinking” explains Mr. Stevin. “If the school is dirty we can’t continue with classes.

But it was not compulsory and many children didn’t bring it. They did without.”

Digging a well at the school was not possible, because the area is hilly and water table is low. So in order to get clean water for the children, Concern and its partners, working with the parents and the teachers, constructed a 50,000 litre tank to collect rainwater as it falls from the roof. Known as “Rainwater Harvesting”, this is a cost-effective way to supply clean water to schools that would otherwise not have water facilities. The cost is €4,500 for one tank, compared to around €7,000 to drill a well.

The team also built a toilet block, with two smaller 1,500 litre tanks collecting rainwater from the roof for hand washing.

“The children’s attendance has increased and the teachers say their concentration has improved” says Mr. Stevin. “Through the presence of water in the school, and promoting god hygiene, we can see that the sickness levels are decreasing. And the teachers have more time to prepare lessons as they know the water is here, and they don’t need to go off to fetch it, or worry about the children’s absence.

The benefits are unmistakable”.

Zinath Aziz, 14, (left) and Evestina Geofrey, (12) are members of the “Child to Child” (C2C) group in Kabanga Primary School, whose role it is to promote good hygiene practices amongst the children, and communities. Zinath is the C2C group chairperson.

APPLICATION FORM: Full name (as per passport) Address Contact number Email address Date of birth How did you hear about the event?

Payment details Cheques should be made payable to Concern Worldwide, however if you wish to pay by credit card please list your details below: Card type:

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Each participant must be at least 18 years of age before the departure date of the event.

Your passport must have at least six months to run from the date of return to Ireland or the UK. Payment for your visa, airport tax, inoculations and personal gratuities are not included in the fundraising total.

IntoIndia, with the agreement of Concern Worldwide has the right to alter the itinerary, dates, or location, should any changes in climate or any other unforeseen circumstance deem this necessary.

All trekkers, cyclists and paddlers must be covered by travel insurance appropriate for the itinerary. Please note that it must include full medical cover as well as cover for a) trekking, cycling and rafting in remote locations, b) helicopter evacuation in an emergency situation, and c) repatriation to your country of residence. IntoIndia can arrange insurance for this trip, if you want to arrange insurance travel through Into India please contact them directly. If you decide to purchase your own travel insurance then you must provide IntoIndia with a written guarantee from your

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insurance provider that you are covered for the conditions specified above, and that IntoIndia will be fully reimbursed for any monies paid out on your behalf in the event of an emergency.

Participants must be relatively fit to take part in the expeditions and must complete the medical questionnaire provided. You may be required to have a medical form signed by your doctor. By signing the entry form you are confirming that, to the best of your knowledge, your general state of health is good and that you take full responsibility for yourself. IntoIndia reserves the right to refuse a participant if, in the opinion of IntoIndia, he/she is medically unfit to take part.

Passport control and in-country authorities will reserve the right to refuse entry.

Participants take part at their own risk, and agree to indemnify IntoIndia and Concern Worldwide against any claims of loss or damage to personal property, personal injury (or death) and any claim arising from their own actions.

Participants are responsible for attending to any inoculations they may require, and must comply with any regulations or circumstances of a destination.

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Your personal contribution is considered a non-refundable deposit.

10. If you are unable to meet the sponsorship requirements, you will forfeit your place on the Concern Challenge - or you may choose to make up the balance of monies yourself.

11. If you decide to cancel your booking a cancellation charge will be imposed which is calculated as a percentage of the total package price including surcharges. These are cancellation charges are shown below: a) 56 and more days before departure – retention of deposit b) 55-42 days before departure – 30% c) 41-28 days before departure – 60% d) 27-14 days before departure – 90% e) Less than 14 days before departure – 100% 12. Participants must carry out all methods of fundraising for the Concern Challenges in accordance with the guidelines set out in Concern’s Fundraising Pack

I have read the conditions of entry and agree to be bound by their terms and pledge to raise the minimum sponsorship required.

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You may be an experienced fundraiser, or this might be your first time but don’t worry as we’ll give you as much help and support as possible. Our top tips below will certainly get you off to a good start and remember we are always at the end of the phone if you have any queries or problems - just call!

AIM HIGH – Set a minimum target and aim high – you will be surprised how generous people can be!

ENLIST HELP – Ask friends and family to help you set up a fundraising committee to talk through ideas and contacts that they might have. You could also hand out your sponsorship forms and ask if they will help you get sponsorship.

USE ONLINE FUNDRAISING PAGES – We can provide you with your own page on our challenge website which is a secure online fundraising service that makes fundraising quick and easy. We can create your page, you can personalise it and then you can forward your fundraising page link to everyone you know around the world and sit back and watch the money roll in.

GET YOUR COMPANY TO SUPPORT YOU – Ask your company for support – they may run a matched giving scheme and be prepared to match the money you raise. This is a fantastic way to double your fundraising total!

BE INFORMATIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC – Be prepared to be proactive and tell your potential sponsors what their money will go towards – your enthusiasm is likely to encourage generosity. There is information about Concern enclosed but please contact us if you would like any more.

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