Fancy Trekking in Nepal for Unicef in 2009?
June 26th, 2008 Posted in Adventure Holidays, Destinations
Following the incredible response from participants on our 2008 Peru trek, Unicef are organising a second trek, this time to Nepal in May 2009.
The Pike Peak Trek takes those prepared to take on the challenge through one of the most beautiful, remote parts of the Himalayas. The route is off the tourist track, and allows access to hidden monastery’s and a chance to experience some of the renowned Nepali hospitality and culture. You will ascend to just over 4,000 metres so will require a moderate level of fitness. For all those taking part, it will prove to be a very rewarding adventure as we reach the summit of the Pike Peak, with views of Everest’s celebrated peak.
Unicef’s website adds:
This is a great opportunity to fundraise for UNICEF, to set yourself a physical challenge and to learn more about our work in the field as well as to visit an amazing part of the world!
UNICEF’s workAt the end of the trek, you will get to see UNICEF’s work in Nepal first hand. You will be taken to visit a UNICEF project in the Kathmandu area and will have a chance to see just how much of a difference your support makes to the children of Nepal.
UNICEF is working in a number of areas to improve the lives of children in Nepal. For example, we are helping children like eight year old Usha attend school. In the past, people in Usha’s remote village were not happy sending their daughters to school. “We are poor people, we work in others’ fields, so it is only natural that we need our daughter’s help at home,” says Usha’s mother. In 2004, however, UNICEF initiated the Welcome to School campaign to increase the enrolment of girls in school. “The teachers told us that the schooling was free and that Usha would receive books and a scholarship of 350 rupees,” Usha’s mother says. Projects like this go a long way towards ensuring that more children in Nepal get the education they deserve.
For more information about how to join and what is involved please visit Unicef’s site.
Further reading: Mark’s story of a seven-day Nepalese trek through the Everest region to raise money for the Leeds-based education charity, Learning Partnerships (BBC website)
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