In November 2010, 30 UNICEF fundraisers took part in the challenge of a lifetime, the Trek for the Children of Morocco: the Sahara Challenge. Over the course of ten days, the participants trekked over 90 kilometres, taking in scenery such as vast sand dunes and rocky plateaus. The trekkers came from a variety of backgrounds and ranged in age from early 20s to mid-60s. So far they have raised over £80k for the children of Morocco, a fantastic achievement.
Trek for UNICEF in Jordan and Namibia
Trek participants David McAllister, Steve Brown, Greg Allen, Andy Grafham and John Kellas take a break from walking.
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Trek participants Kiran Noor and Emma Clifford reflect and have a break from walking.
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Trek participant and UNICEF Honorary Fellow Russ Malkin in the vast sand dunes of the Sahara desert.
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The campsite before the start of the trek on day three.
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Russ Malkin, expedition leader Gyles Morris and Jackie Moreton display their berber skiing technique.
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Day five sees the participants climbing a steep ridge. At the top they were rewarded with spectacular views of vast sand dunes.
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UNICEF employees Chloe Jackson and Jane Kellas.
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Sue Lowndes, Cheryl Taylor, Sarah Page and Sally Measures celebrate after completing the Sahara challenge.
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The Morocco trekkers celebrate finishing the Sahara challenge.
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