Tri-Adventure Challenge

UGANDA

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9 - 19 NOVEMBER2012

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Thank you for your interest in supporting Concern Worldwide.

It’s through your dedication that we are able to help some of thepoorest and most vulnerable people on earth to fight hunger andmove towards a future free from poverty. With your commitment, we can make a real and direct impact.

About Concern

Concern Worldwide works with the world’s poorest people to transform their lives.• We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and

suffering in the world’s poorest countries.• We work in partnership with the very poorest people in these countries, directly

enabling them to improve their lives, as well as using our knowledge and experience toinfluence decisions made at a local, national and international level that cansignificantly reduce extreme poverty.

By taking part in this challenge you will besupporting our work in Uganda.

Since starting in Uganda in 1980, Concern Worldwide has completed several projects toimprove health, increase access to clean and safe water and sanitation, enhance food securityand increase economic opportunities as well as meet emergency needs of communities duringand after disasters.

Concern Worldwide envisages a Uganda where absolute poverty is eliminated and social equityexists. Our mission is to improve the living standards of people who cannot meet their basicneeds by strengthening capacity to meet those needs and responding to emergency situations.

HOW CONCERN’S MONEY IS SPENT:

HELLO MZUNGU!Winston Churchill called Uganda the ‘Pearl of Africa’when he visited in 1907 and it's easy to see why. ThisAfrican country boasts the highest mountain range inAfrica, the source of the mighty Nile and the highestconcentration of primates on earth.

And it remains untouched by mass tourism, especiallywhen compared with neighbouring Kenya and Tanzania.Tourists and adventurers can visit safely and arewelcomed with open arms, a smile and a warm-hearted"Hello Mzungu!".

Don’t miss out on your chance to visit this stunningcountry on this unique adventure challenge.

WHAT IS YOUR CHALLENGE?

• 220km of rough and ready cycling• 14,178 feet of calf-crunching climbing to reach the summit of Mt Elgon• 20km of shoulder-taxing kayaking on the White Nile• And a whole lot more!

In a nutshell, the Uganda Tri-Adventure expedition could be the adventure of your lifetime.Sure, it will be tough as you push yourself to cover almost 300km over seven days but therewards will match the challenge of scaling Uganda’s second highest peak, pedallingthrough the stunning Ugandan countryside and paddling the waters of the mighty Nile.

And you’ll be encouraged along the way by local people who are always willing to share a smile or lend a helping hand

This challenge is the stuff that lifetime memories are made of.

n Day 1: Depart Dublin Depart Dublin in the mid morning on an overnight flightto Entebbe, Uganda.

n Day 2: Budadiri - 1250mArrive in Entebbe in the early morning and transfer tonearby lodge for a sleep. After breakfast we drivethrough Kampala, Uganda’s capital and then on to Jinjafor lunch. After lunch we continue further east to reachBudadiri in the foothills of Mt Elgon.

n Day 3: Mude camp – 3500m – 10hrs TrekkingAfter a hearty breakfast we take the short drive up toBumasola (1770m) and start trekking along oldsmugglers’ trails. These take us through some beautifulfarmland to reach the boundary of the national park.There are buffalo and elephant in the park so if you’revery lucky you might just spy some. From there weascend the Mudange cliffs stopping to take in the viewsat the top before walking for another three hours toreach Sasa river camp for lunch. From Sasa it’s afurther four hours trek through beautiful forest to reachMude camp where you sleep under canvas.

n Day 4: Mude camp – 4321m – 8hrs TrekkingIt’s summit day! Expect a chilly but stunning morningas we make an early start to reach the top of Mt Elgon,also known as Wagagai (4321m). Our route traversesjungle and then open moorland as we travel across thecollapsed cone of the extinct volcano. We’ll rest atJackson pool, a small lake, before hiking for a furtherthree hours to reach the top of Uganda’s secondhighest mountain. Lunch on the summit is anopportunity to soak up views of both Uganda andKenya before descending for three hours to reachMude camp for another night under the African stars.

n Day 5: Budadiri – 6hrs Trekking & 1hr BikingIt may be all downhill terrain today but we expect yourspirits to soar as you enjoy the speed and adrenalin ofdescending 500m in 7km on your bike to reach thelodge in Budadiri. That’s of course after six hours ofhiking back through Sasa camp and on to Bumasolawhere your two wheels will be ready for you. A hotshower and a bed at the end of the day will be just theticket after the previous two night’s camping.

n Day 6: Dube Rock – 5hrs biking (55km)This is your most challenging day on the bike with55km of pushing up hills only to be rewarded with fastdownhill sections. After cycling around Mbale we leavethe mountains behind to reach the traditional flood

plains of the Nile. But there’s more to the day thanpedalling. You also have lunch at Namayonyi vocationalschool where you can chat to the students and seetheir work before continuing to Dube Rock primaryschool to set up camp.

n Day 7: Nabweyo – 8hrs Biking (82km)Today’s route is much flatter so you’ll be able to relaxand soak up the fantastic scenery. We pass a numberof villages and markets today and get a great insightinto rural Uganda too. The land in this area is some ofthe best in the world and there is an abundance ofavocado, mango, banana, passion fruit, jack fruit andmuch more. We stop on a quiet side road for lunch andthen continue to Nabweyo primary school.

n Day 8: Nile – 8hrs Biking (83km)Today you can imagine that you are following in thefootsteps of the great British explorers like Livingstone,Speke and Burton as they sought to find the elusivesource of the Nile. You’ll reach the river just 40km fromits source, Lake Victoria, one of the most significantregions of Africa’s colonial history. You’ll get to seetalented kayakers negotiating the huge rapids and we’lltake a private boat to a remote camp on one of themany river islands where you can enjoy a well-earnedhot shower after three tough days on the bikes.

n Day 9: Nile kayaking – 6hrs KayakingSome sections of the mighty River Nile were only firstnavigated by kayakers in this century and as you taketo the water in your tandem kayak, no doubt you’ll becreating your own little bit of personal history. Keepyour eyes peeled on the enormous Nile perch and fisheagles diving for prey. Sadly this is the last leg of ourchallenge but with such epic scenery and wildlife it willbe highly memorable. After six hours on the river wereturn to the river camp in the evening, no doubt in timefor one last stunning African sunset.

n Day 10: Concern office visitAfter a relaxed breakfast we drive to the ConcernWorldwide office in Munyonyo on the edge of LakeVictoria. Here we meet the staff and learn aboutConcern’s fantastic projects in Uganda. From there wedrive to Entebbe for a celebratory meal and thentransfer to the airport in the evening for our flight home.

n Day 11: Flight homeArrive back in Dublin mid morning. Time to say farewellto your new friends, but not for long; we will be able tolook back at this amazing challenge at the reunion!

*This is a complicated itinerary and some elements may be subject to change. Earth’s Edge is a trading name of IntoIndia Limited a fully licensed and bondedcompany (Travel Agents Licence No. T.A. 0711). When you book an expedition with us you do so safe in the knowledge that your money is protected.

Itinerary*

the Uganda Land Alliance (ULA), to raiseawareness on land ownership in Agnes’svillage.

She learned that she had two options:either to call upon the elders of her village tosettle the case, or take a legal action throughthe Local Council courts. With the aid ofparalegals trained by Concern and ULA shechose to call the meeting of elders. In themeeting, facilitated by ULA, her brother-in-lawaccepted to leave the land and never attemptto take the land again. Indeed since then, hehas never disturbed her.

In 2011, Concern’s work with the ULA inPader helped nearly 7,500 people to addressissues around land, taking on over 250 landdispute cases. With a particular focus onwomen’s rights, the programme conductsdrama performances, provides training towomen community leaders and paralegals,and organizes radio talk shows and communitymeetings to raise awareness on land issues.This work ensures that people understandtheir rights better and, like Agnes, are able totake practical action to claim their land.

Agnes Alango is 60 years old. She is a widowtaking care of three grandchildren in AgoraVillage, Pader, Northern Uganda. Herhusband and children were killed during thewar with the Lord’s Resistance Army whichravaged Northern Uganda for over 20 years.During the war, Agnes was forced to flee herhome and live in camp for displaced people.

In 2010, after the fighting stopped, shereturned home to the land which had beenowned by her late husband. It was supposedto be the start of a new life, growing cropsand providing for her grandchildren after yearsin the camp. But shortly after her return, herbrother in-law attempted to chase her fromthe land.

One Saturday things changed for Agnes.She was working at home and listening to alocal radio station when she heard adiscussion on land succession andinheritance. It left her with a burning question:“how can a widow gain the right of ownershipof her late husband’s land?”. This spurred herto attend a community meeting, which hadbeen organized by Concern and their partner,

In 2011, Concern’s work with Uganda Land Alliancein Pader helped nearly 7,500 people to address issuesaround land, taking on over 250 land dispute cases.

HOPE FORWOMEN INUGANDAHOW A WIDOW WON BACK HER LAND

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, however if you wish to pay by credit card please list your details below:

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Amount €200 / £200 / Other Amount (€/£)

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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 maychoose to make up the balance of moniesyourself.

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:55-42 days before departure – €71941-28 days before departure – €1439.4027-14 days before departure – €2159.10Less than 14 days before departure –€2399

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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Date ___________________________

What is the date of the event?9 – 19 November 2012

I want to take part, what do I do?Please send your €200 / £200registration fee along with a completedapplication form to your relevant Concernoffice. You can also register online atwww.concernchallenge.org.

How much do I have to raise?Once you pay your non-refundableregistration fee of €200 / £200 you willneed to reach your minimum fundraisingtarget of €5000/£4400 5 weeks beforeour departure date. You can choose tofundraise, pay yourself or do a bit of both!

How will I raise the sponsorshipmoney?From the time that you sign up you will beexpanding your social life by holdingvarious fundraisers to help you meet yourtarget amount. It’s important to break itinto smaller, more manageable targets,always remembering that you can’t eat anelephant in one large bite! Fundraising canbe both easy and fun. We will send you out a fundraising packand our fundraising team are on hand tohelp and support you all the way. Raisingthe target is a lot easier than it seems,embrace it for all it’s worth.

How fit do I need to be?People of all fitness levels can take part inthis event but we recommend that you trainas much as you can so that you enjoy thechallenge. We will be organising a monthlytraining day so that you can meet thegroup and improve your fitness levels.

Do I need to bring specialisedequipment?The most important thing you will need is acomfortable worn in pair of walking boots!We will provide you will a full kit list whenyou register as well as a 15% discountloyalty card from Great Outdoors.

What is covered by the minimumsponsorship?• International return flights• Twin accommodation inhotels/lodges/campsites

• English speaking local guides• Airport transfers upon arrival and localtransfers

• Irish Expedition Leader• Irish Doctor• Full board throughout the event

What is not included in the minimumsponsorship?• Personal expenses (including extrafacilities used in hotels, drinks and soon)

• Gratuities for the trek guides • Personal travel insurance andvaccinations

• Personal kit• Visa

Can I stay on?Yes, we will put you in touch with our touroperator, Earths Edge. To extend thelength of your stay you must get in touchwith them as soon as possible. Pleasenote that places may be limited soextensions are done on a first come, firstserved basis. There will be a surcharge forthe flight as you will no longer come underthe group booking.

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AIM HIGH – Set a minimum target andaim high – you will be surprised howgenerous people can be!

ENLIST HELP – Ask friends andfamily to help you set up a fundraisingcommittee to talk through ideas and contactsthat they might have. You could also hand outyour sponsorship forms and ask if they willhelp you get sponsorship.

USE ONLINE FUNDRAISINGPAGES – We can provide you with yourown page on our challenge website which isa secure online fundraising service thatmakes fundraising quick and easy. We cancreate your page, you can personalise it andthen you can forward your fundraising pagelink to everyone you know around the worldand sit back and watch the money roll in.

GET YOUR COMPANY TOSUPPORT YOU – 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 yourfirst time but don’t worry as we’ll give you as much help andsupport as possible. Our top tips below will certainly get you offto a good start and remember we are always at the end of thephone if you have any queries or problems - just call!

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