6 - 14 November 2010
There are only two places left on the trek, so please do register your interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Our Trek for the Children of Morocco will take place in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Sahara Desert.
The trekking route is designed to take in as much of the desert’s beautiful and varied scenery as possible, from huge sand dunes to arid, boulder-strewn plains. You will be walking well away from the established travel routes and along a trade route that is still used by the nomadic Berber and Toureg tribesmen, whom we hope to encounter along the way.
This is a great opportunity to set yourself a physical challenge; to fundraise for UNICEF and learn more about our work in the field; and to visit an amazing part of the world!
At the end of the trek, you will visit a UNICEF project in the Ouarzazate area to see first hand just how much of a difference your support makes to the children of Morocco.
UNICEF is working in a number of areas in Morocco to protect child rights. One such right is the right to experience a childhood, one where they are cared for and safe. However, for many children in Morocco this is not a reality because they are either forced into child labour, are sexually exploited or suffer violence in schools. Another key programme area is the right to be healthy. UNICEF is working to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates. These are particularly high in rural areas where women don’t always have access to the right health care. To address the problem, UNICEF is supporting maternal waiting houses, which provide a safe haven for expectant mothers and their families.
To take part in the Morocco trek, you will be expected to fundraise at least £2,600 and pay a non-refundable deposit of £295. You will receive the full support of a designated member of staff to help you reach your target and we will give you plenty of ideas and advice to make your fundraising a success.
The trek will take place from 6 – 14 November 2010, so you will have plenty of time to fundraise and train, but be sure to get in quickly to reserve your place. To request a brochure please email your full postal address and telephone number to challenge@unicef.org.uk, or call our Helpdesk on 0844 801 2414.
If you can’t make the date for UNICEF’s Sahara Challenge you can take part in another trek and raise funds for UNICEF, for more information please visit www.unicef.org.uk/openchallenge
This challenge is organised on behalf of UNICEF UK (Registered Charity No. 1072612) by Across the Divide Ltd. (ATOL bond 6475)
You must be at least 18 years old before the departure date of the event.
