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Past Charity Challenges

Born to Trek Nepal 2011

Well, we did it. 21 volunteers, 41 sherpas, porters et al, and a bunch of Save the Children staff. We trekked the stunning Annapurna Ranges, we visited our health programs, we bussed and hiked into a very remote village, and we worked alongside the local community to build a school for their children. It was incredible.

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    "Save the Children's Born to Trek Nepal Charity Challenge has been the most rewarding, uplifting and humbling experience of my life. To imagine that the money that we have raised has gone towards promoting health and education for villages here in Nepal is truly amazing. The children's smiles said it all. Thank you Save the Children."     - Lucky Espiritu

"This is my third time to Nepal and I've got to say that this is the most rewarding trip I've ever had. Very exciting, we went to so many places, every day something new, absolute knockout. I love the Nepalese people. It's been a sensational trip. Thank you Sally." - Phil Eadie


Laos Cycle for Education 2011

Our enthusiastic group has returned safe and sound, having cycled 400km through the hills of Laos overlooking stunning views, slept a night on a villager’s floor as part of our community stay, painted two classrooms and played games with over 180 schoolchildren as part of our project visit. Sound good? You can read all about the trip on the blog.

"I always smile when I think about Laos. What stands out is the beautiful mountain scenery, the Mekong River, the fabulous food, Buddhist Monks, lots of laughter, but most of all the joy and generosity of the Lao people." - Keith Ashurst

"Going to Laos with Save the Children was a big thing for a 14 year old. I saw many things which gave me a different perspective. I feel this could set a future direction for my life. Thank you very much to Sally, 'Boun, Save the Children and Laos." - Jack Ashurst

A big thank you to all our cyclists. The money raised (approx. $30,000) was allocated to support education development across 123 schools in four disadvantaged districts in the Luang Prabang province. With their help we were able to purchase school furniture including desks and chairs, bookshelves, cupboards and blackboards, and teaching materials including flip charts, papers, color pencils and reading books for 36 pre-primary schools. We have also provided sports equipment to 87 primary schools, with your funding covering all transportation costs to these remote schools. Read the full update.

 

Nepal Trek and Classroom Build 2009


In October 2009, 12 volunteers took part in our trip to Nepal, which involved trekking through the stunning Himalayan mountains and helping to build a classroom in the small village of Bihun. Prior to the trip the participants raised an amazing $50,000 for Save the Children’s education programs in Nepal.

The trek was a visual feast – stunning snow capped mountains one day, lush rainforest the next and acres of rice fields everywhere you looked. On reaching Bihun the group was brimming with excitement waiting to get their hands dirty and build the classroom for the school. The participants had an amazing welcome – the whole town was out, playing musical instruments and blessing them all with red powder tikkas. The group was overwhelmed at how happy and welcoming the villagers were.

"By participating in this adventure", said Amanda, one of the participants, "I was not only fulfilling a personal dream of being able to reach out to those less fortunate than myself, but I hope I am also able to teach my daughter important values in life, such as thinking of others and finding ways that she can help".

If you missed out on our Nepal Trek and Classroom build check out what other charity challenges we have coming up here.

For more information on the Save the Children charity challenges contact Sally Roberts on 03 9938 2040 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Save the Children Nepal Trek and Classroom Build, October 2009