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Thank you for your interest in supportingConcernWorldwide.It’s through your dedication that we are able to help some of thepoorest and most vulnerable people on earth to fight hunger and movetowards a future free from poverty. With your commitment, we canmake a real and direct impact.

Why Climb Mt Kilimanjaro for Concern?Tanzania remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with more thanone-third of the population living below the poverty line. Concern has been working inTanzania 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.

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

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

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

How Concern’s moneyis spent:

Relief anddevelopment 89.9%

0.5%2%

7.6%Fundraising Governance

Development educationand advocacy

We are very proud of our work but more needs to be done! By taking part in ourMount Kilimanjaro Challenge, you will be fundraising to support our existing Tanzanianprogrammes 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 afamily or group in rural Tanzania tobegin a small poultry-raising project.

€20 can buy 20 packets of vegetableseeds for poor farmers.

€100 can train 40 children on good healthand hygiene practices so that theycan pass on this knowledge to otherschoolchildren and their families athome.

€250 can construct a small-scale irrigationchannel in a Tanzanian village.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is not included in theminimum sponsorship?– Personal expenses (including extrafacilities 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 touroperator, Earths Edge. To extend the lengthof your stay you must get in touch with themas soon as possible. Please note thatplaces may be limited so extensions aredone on a first come, first served basis.There will be a surcharge for the flight asyou will no longer come under the groupbooking.

What is the dateof the event?25 October – 4 November 2012

How do I register?Please send your €200 / £200registration fee along with a completedapplication form to your relevantConcern office. You can also registeronline at www.concernchallenge.org

Howmuch do I have toraise?Once you have paid your non-refundabledeposit of €200/£200 you will need toreach the minimum sponsorship target of€5000/£4400. We will need to receive€3500/£3150 10 weeks before theevent and the remaining €1500/1250will need to be lodged 5 weeks beforeour departure date. Once you havesigned up for a Concern Worldwideevent, we will send you a comprehensivesponsor pack and Concern’sexperienced fundraising staff are here tohelp you every step of the way. You canchoose to fundraise the full amount, payit yourself or do a bit of both.

What is covered by theminimum sponsorship?– International return flights

– Twin accommodation inhotels/lodges /campsites

– English speaking local guides

– Airport transfers upon arrival andlocal transfers

– An Earths Edge expedition leaderand doctor

– Full board throughout the event

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DAY 1: DUBLIN TO TANZANIADepart Dublin in the mid afternoonfor Tanzania.

DAY 2: ARRIVE IN TANZANIAArrive in Kilimanjaro International Air-port in the mid afternoon. Transfer toour hotel in Arusha and then relax forthe evening. Have an expedition briefbefore dinner.

DAY 3:MACHAME CAMP - 3000MAfter breakfast we meet the localguides and drive for just over an hourto Machame gate (1490m). At thegate we register with the NationalPark and then meet our team ofporters. Once we start walking itsnot long before we enter the tropicalrain forest. Depending on how muchrain there has been the trail can bequite muddy. After some time westop for lunch and then continue toMachame camp in the afternoon. Bythe time we reach the campsite theporters will already have set up yourtent and the cook will be preparing

dinner. Most people are quite tiredafter the first days walk so we advisean early night. � 7hrs Trekking

DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP - 3840M

Following an early breakfast we takea steep trail out of Machame camp.After one hour we emerge from theforest clearing the tree line. Fromhere its a more gentle trail to theShira plateau. We stop for plenty ofrests and photos throughout the day.We are rewarded with great views ofthe western breach with its stunningglaciers. We set up camp in the earlyafternoon and relax for the rest of theday. After watching the sun set and afilling dinner we head to bed.� 6hrs Trekking

DAY 5:BARRANCO CAMP - 3950M

We leave Shira camp and walk easttowards Lava Tower a huge rockyoutcrop. After five hours of walkingalong a rocky trail we have lunch justbefore Lava Tower, allowing us extratime at this higher altitude. By

WHAT ISYOURCHALLENGE?Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain,is a magnet for trekkers and climbers the worldover.This challenging trek takes us along thebeautiful Machame route that approachesKilimanjaro from the south, through densetropical rainforest all the way up to the mightysnow capped summit at 5896m for simplybreathtaking views.This is a tough butspectacularly rewarding route.On reaching thesummit you will feel a sense of overwhelmingachievement, a truly unforgettable challenge.

walking to Lava Towerwe reach 4630mbefore walking back down toBarranco Camp. This jump inelevation greatly helps us withacclimatisation and is key to asuccessful summit attempt. Afterlunch we descend 680m and wecamp below the Barranco Wall.Today’s route has stunning viewsthroughout. � 7hrs Trekking

DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP- 4000MThe day starts by walking up andover the Barranco Wall which is notquite as hard as it looks! Uponreaching the top we are rewardedwith great views of Kilimanjaro, theHeim glacier and the surroundinglandscape. The trail then enters theKaranga Valley with many shortascents and descents as we crossmany small streams. We set upcamp just after the Karanga River.Spend the afternoon relaxing andchatting to fellow trekkers, guidesand porters. � 5hrs Trekking

DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP - 4600MAfter breakfast we walk along a ridgetowards Barafu camp. We set an easy paceto ensure good acclimatisation. As we gainaltitude the landscape becomes completelybarren and free of vegetation, a quiteinhospitable environment. We reach Barafuin the early afternoon and set up camp.Because of the elevation this campsite iscolder than previous camps but the viewsare amazing. We spend the afternoonresting, eating and preparing for tomorrowssummit day. � 5hrs Trekking

DAY 8: SUMMIT NIGHT - 5896MWe rise very early usually around 12:00 am,have some tea and snacks and startwalking. We keep a steady pace as we walkon steep scree to reach Stella Point(5685m). For many trekkers this walk is thetoughest section of the day. We take a shortrest at Stella Point to enjoy the sunrise.From Stella Point it is a further two hours onan often snow covered route to reach MtKilimanjaro (5896m)! All the effort is well

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worth it as the feeling of being on the roofof Africa is second to none! After a shortstay at the summit we start the descent toMweka Camp. After three hours we reachBarafu camp and enjoy a rest and somefood. We then walk for a further five hoursto reach Mweka camp in the upper rainforest. For those with energy left there isbeer available at a nearby hut to celebratethis great day. � 15hrs Trekking

DAY 9: ARUSHAAfter a hot breakfast we walk downhill forthree hours and finish our trek and MwekaGate. From the gate we drive back toArusha and enjoy a well earned hot shower.The rest of the day is spent resting tiredbodies by the pool. In the evening enjoy acelebratory meal and some drinks at thehotel. � 3hrs Trekking

DAY 10: DEPART TANZANIAAfter a good sleep and a tasty breakfastspend the morning relaxing or exploringArusha. After lunch we transfer toKilimanjaro International Airport for anafternoon departure.

DAY 11: ARRIVE IN DUBLIN

Rain brings clean water to KabangaPrimary SchoolMajalewa Stevin is the head teacher of Kabanga Primary, a school for824 children in Ngara, western Tanzania. Like all schools in this poorand isolated district, Kabanga Primary could not offer water to itspupils. The nearest water source is over one hour away.

“We asked the children to bring water from their homes for cleaning and fordrinking” 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 watertable is low. So in order to get clean water for the children, Concern and itspartners, working with the parents and the teachers, constructed a 50,000 litretank 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 otherwisenot 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 collectingrainwater from the roof for hand washing.

“The children’s attendance has increased and the teachers say their concentrationhas improved” says Mr. Stevin. “Through the presence of water in the school, andpromoting god hygiene, we can see that the sickness levels are decreasing. Andthe 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) andEvestina Geofrey, (12) aremembers of the “Child toChild” (C2C) group inKabanga Primary School,whose role it is to promotegood hygiene practicesamongst the children, andcommunities. Zinath is theC2C 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 detailsCheques should be made payable to Concern Worldwide, howeverif you wish to pay by credit card please list your details below:

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Visa Debit/Delta Solo American Express

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Card number

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Terms and Conditions

1. Each participant must be at least 18 yearsof age before the departure date of theevent.

2. Your passport must have at least sixmonths to run from the date of return toIreland or the UK. Payment for your visa,airport tax, inoculations and personalgratuities are not included in thefundraising total.

3. IntoIndia, with the agreement of ConcernWorldwide has the right to alter theitinerary, dates, or location, should anychanges in climate or any other unforeseencircumstance deem this necessary.

4. All trekkers, cyclists and paddlers must becovered by travel insurance appropriate forthe itinerary. Please note that it mustinclude full medical cover as well as coverfor a) trekking, cycling and rafting in remotelocations, b) helicopter evacuation in anemergency situation, and c) repatriation toyour country of residence. IntoIndia canarrange insurance for this trip, if you wantto arrange insurance travel through IntoIndia please contact them directly. If youdecide to purchase your own travelinsurance then you must provide IntoIndiawith a written guarantee from your

insurance provider that you are coveredfor the conditions specified above, andthat IntoIndia will be fully reimbursed forany monies paid out on your behalf in theevent of an emergency.

5. Participants must be relatively fit to takepart in the expeditions and must completethe medical questionnaire provided. Youmay be required to have a medical formsigned by your doctor. By signing theentry form you are confirming that, to thebest of your knowledge, your generalstate of health is good and that you takefull responsibility for yourself. IntoIndiareserves the right to refuse a participantif, in the opinion of IntoIndia, he/she ismedically unfit to take part.

6. Passport control and in-countryauthorities will reserve the right to refuseentry.

7. Participants take part at their own risk,and agree to indemnify IntoIndia andConcern Worldwide against any claimsof loss or damage to personal property,personal injury (or death) and any claimarising from their own actions.

8. Participants are responsible for attendingto any inoculations they may require, andmust comply with any regulations orcircumstances of a destination.

9. Your personal contribution is considered anon-refundable deposit.

10. If you are unable to meet the sponsorshiprequirements, you will forfeit your place onthe Concern Challenge - or you may chooseto make up the balance of monies yourself.

11. If you decide to cancel your booking acancellation charge will be imposed whichis calculated as a percentage of the totalpackage price including surcharges. Theseare 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 offundraising for the Concern Challenges inaccordance with the guidelines set out inConcern’s Fundraising Pack

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

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AIM HIGH – Set a minimum target andaim high – you will be surprised how generouspeople can be!

ENLIST HELP – Ask friends and familyto help you set up a fundraising committee totalk through ideas and contacts that they mighthave. You could also hand out yoursponsorship forms and ask if they will help youget sponsorship.

USE ONLINE FUNDRAISINGPAGES – We can provide you with yourown page on our challenge website which is asecure online fundraising service that makesfundraising quick and easy. We can createyour page, you can personalise it and then youcan forward your fundraising page link toeveryone you know around the world and sitback and watch the money roll in.

GETYOUR COMPANY TOSUPPORTYOU – Ask yourcompany for support – they may run amatched giving scheme and be preparedto match the money you raise. This is afantastic way to double your fundraisingtotal!

BE INFORMATIVE ANDENTHUSIASTIC – Be preparedto be proactive and tell your potentialsponsors what their money will gotowards – your enthusiasm is likely toencourage generosity. There isinformation about Concernenclosed but pleasecontact us if you wouldlike any more.

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

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