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1 CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO AUGUST 2013

With your commitment, we can make a real and direct impact.

2 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 over 30 years and in 2011 we were: Increasing access to clean water and investing in groundbreaking research on the role of natural botanicals in disease prevention Boosting food and economic security among 53,100 people in rural Tanzania Delivering humanitarian assistance to 47,600 people following drought, flooding, and other disasters 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 can buy 20 packets of vegetable seeds for poor farmers. 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. can construct a small-scale irrigation channel in a Tanzanian village. HOW CONCERN S MONEY IS SPENT: Relief and development 90.8% Fundraising Development education and advocacy Governance 6.7% 2% 0.5%

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the date of the event 15 25 August 2013 How do I register Please send your 200 / 200 registration fee along with a completed application form to your relevant

3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the date of the event August 2013 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 How much do I have to raise Once you have paid your nonrefundable deposit of 200/ 200 you will need to reach the minimum sponsorship target of 5000/ We will need to receive the full sponsorship before the 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. What is not included in the minimum sponsorship 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 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 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

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.

4 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. 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 3: MACHAME CAMP M 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 dinner. Most people are quite tired after the first days walk so we advise an early night. n 7hrs Trekking DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP M 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. n 6hrs Trekking DAY 5: BARRANCO CAMP M 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. n 7hrs Trekking DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP M 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. n 5hrs Trekking

DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP - 4600M After breakfast we walk along a ridge towards Barafu camp. We set an easy pace to ensure good acclimatisation.

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.

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.

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.

5 DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP M 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. n 5hrs Trekking DAY 8: SUMMIT NIGHT M 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. n 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. n 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 CASE STUDY Majalewa Stevin is the head teacher of Kabanga Primary, a school for 824 children in Ngara, western Tanzania.

6 Rain brings clean water to Kabanga Primary School CASE STUDY 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.

7 APPLICATION FORM: Full name (as per passport) Address Contact number 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: Laser Mastercard Mastercard Debit Visa Visa Debit/Delta Solo American Express Electron Maestro Other Card number CVV number 3 Digit Security Number Expiry date Amount 200 / 200 / Other Amount ( / ) Signature Date TERMS AND CONDITIONS You must be at least 18 before the departure date of the event. Registration does not automatically guarantee entry to the event. Your place is not confirmed until Concern Worldwide has approved your application in writing. Registration Fee/Sponsorship Money We require a non refundable registration fee of 200 / 200 and you must also undertake to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship money of 5500 / 4400 for Concern Worldwide. The minimum sponsorship amount must be paid in phased intervals as will be notified to you in writing by Concern Worldwide. If you are unable to meet these sponsorship requirements, you may forfeit your place on the event or you may choose to make up the balance yourself. Should you, for whatever reason, not take up your place on the event, all sponsorship forms and sponsorship monies collected should be forwarded to Concern Worldwide. You may cancel your place on the event at any time by sending written notification to Concern Worldwide. You accept that Concern Worldwide may incur substantial cancellation costs and that these costs will be deducted from your sponsorship. The balance of your sponsorship will be treated as a donation or may be transferable at Concern Worldwide s discretion towards another event. You must carry out all methods of fundraising in accordance with the guidelines set out in Concern s fundraising pack. You are fully responsible for all fundraising events that you carry out and Concern Worldwide does not take any responsibility for them. You must not use your participation in the event as a vehicle to raise funds for any other charity. Failure to meet your fundraising pledge may result in refusal from subsequent Concern Worldwide events. Insurance All individuals must be covered under a travel insurance policy appropriate for the locations and activities being undertaken. Due to the locations to which you will be travelling and adventure activities being undertaken you must ensure that this information is disclosed to your insurers and that these factors do not restrict the insurance that is in place. The travel insurance that you have in place must cover you for medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation, curtailment and loss/theft of personal possessions. You must provide full details of your travel insurance cover to Concern Worldwide when requested. In the event that Concern Worldwide or IntoIndia Ltd incur expenses on your behalf arising out of your participation in the event, you agree to reimburse the paying party within 30 days of demand of same. General Your passport must be valid for at least six months from date of return to the UK / Ireland. You are responsible for ensuring that you have a valid passport and appropriate visa for the challenge. Passport control and in-country authorities will reserve the right to refuse entry. This event is organised by IntoIndia Limited. By registering, you agree to be bound by both Concern Worldwide and those IntoIndia Limited Terms and Conditions to which you are made aware. You consent to Concern Worldwide passing your details to IntoIndia Limited. You agree to abide by all instructions given by Concern Worldwide or IntoIndia Limited staff. You are responsible for your own fitness to take part in the event and for consulting a doctor about your participation if necessary. All participants must complete a medical questionnaire upon registration and are responsible for providing Concern Worldwide with any other medical evidence requested and necessary updates as to their medical details in advance of the event. Medical questionnaires will be shared with IntoIndia Limited. For health and safety reasons Concern Worldwide, IntoIndia Limited, ground agents and/or medical staff reserve the right to stop any person from participating. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have received the necessary inoculations relevant to the destination country. Concern Worldwide, IntoIndia Limited staff and local staff should not be subject to inappropriate behavior, either verbal, physical or otherwise. We reserve the right to stop any person from participating in the event should we feel that a participant is acting inappropriately. You must at all times abide by the laws and customs of the countries visited and behave in a respectful and considerate manner to local people and to other members of the event. Concern Worldwide, in conjunction with IntoIndia Limited, reserves the right to make changes to the advertised itinerary at any time. This event will be physically demanding and you acknowledge that certain activities undertaken whilst you are participating in the event may be inherently hazardous and have risks associated with them. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you agree that no liability shall attach to Concern Worldwide and / or IntoIndia Ltd for any loss, damage or injury without limit, resulting directly or indirectly from participation in the event, howsoever caused save exclusions not permitted by law. Participants agree that photos and or video footage taken during the event may be used by Concern Worldwide for publicity purposes, including in brochures, websites, marketing materials and in the media.

8 If this is your first time fundraising don t worry, our fundraising team are on hand to give you all the help and support you need. 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. 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 Set up your own page on our website which is a secure online fundraising service that makes fundraising quick and easy. You can personalise the page and then facebook, tweet and send the 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 and you will receive a full Information and Fundraising pack when you register. START NOW! Concern Worldwide Lower Camden Street Dublin 2 Tel: Charity number: CHY Calico House Clove Hitch Quay London, SW11 3TN Tel: Charity number: (in Scotland no. SC038107) 47 Frederick Street Belfast BT1 2LW Tel: Charity number: info.challenge@concern.net Facebook: Twitter:

CHALLENGE OVERVIEW. ACCOMMODATION. You will be accommodated in friendly, simple hotels and tents whilst on the mountain.

CHALLENGE OVERVIEW. ACCOMMODATION. You will be accommodated in friendly, simple hotels and tents whilst on the mountain. CHALLENGE OVERVIEW Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World and for many people, standing on its summit is a life-long ambition. The snow-capped peak was first reached by German