Many people climb Kilimanjaro as a fund-raising activity for their favorite charity. A fund-raising trek is an adventurous once-in-a-lifetime experience for participants while serving a humanitarian or environmental cause. We can help your charity climb with group rates, by sponsoring t-shirts, and helping with your travel plans.
Upcoming charity climbs will benefit Close the Gap, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Prostate Awareness Foundation, Woman on Top, TunaHAKI Orphanage of Moshi (Canada), and Shalom Orphanage.
These charity climbs are always looking for people to join their trek to help raise awareness and money. They are also looking for donations and sponsorships.
CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young (August 2008)
CRY’s Vision 2008: to work with cardiologists and family doctors to promote and protect the cardiac health of our young by establishing good practice and screening facilities devoted to significantly reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death throughout the U.K.
Close the Gap (September 2008)
It is Close the Gap’s mission to contribute closing the digital divide between the Western World and developing countries, by offering communities access to much-needed IT equipment. Since Close the Gap was founded in 2003, thousands of computers have been donated by Western companies. They have been put to work once more in developing countries where they offer a springboard for both individuals and communities to make steady progress as they bridge the digital and economic divide.
Prostate Awareness Foundation (September 2008)
The Prostate Awareness Foundation (PAF) offers information, support, and education about the treatment options available to those with prostate cancer. PAF is different and unique in its approach to preventing and healing prostate cancer through its emphasis on a healthy life style, diet, exercise, nutritional supplements, and stress reduction techniques. PAF does a charity trek every year.
Woman On Top (September 2008)
Woman On Top is a philanthropically-inclined organization of outdoor enthusiasts who’s goal is to raise funds for qualified organizations through the achievement of amazing feats in human stamina. These climbers with a cause, feel that through a combination of their skills, determination, dedication to philanthropy, and fundraising efforts, substantial donations can be garnered that will make a difference in our world. In September of 2008, seven climbers (five women and two very brave men) will endeavor upon the Machame Route, on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Over 6 days, they will ascend over 13,000 feet to reach the summit of the highest peak on the African continent. Towering at 19,340 feet above sea level, Mt. Kilimanjaro is no “walk in the park.” Our fundraising goal for 2008 is $75,000 to be divided between our two benefiting non-profit organizations: Positively Kids and The Odyssey Foundation. And, they have great t-shirts!
TunaHAKI Canada (December 2008)
The TunaHAKI Centre for Child Development, located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Moshi, Tanzania, was founded in 1998. Perhaps the most dynamic and unique feature of the Centre is its focus on the performing arts, including aerials, acrobatics, gymnastics and drumming. The self-esteem, confidence, cooperation skills, and sense of family garnered from working together empower these abandoned children and give them a sense of home. The Canadian non-profit set up to support TunaHAKI is climbing Mt. Meru in December 2008.
Shalom Orphanage (June 2009)
The Shalom Orphanage is located in the village of Karatu, which is located between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Started in 2004, there are currently 40 children living in the orphanage, and they currently range in age between 1 and 13 years old. There is a staff of 12 people, including teachers, cooks, cleaning help, and gardeners, who take care of and educate the children.