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Challenge:

Embark on a transformative journey with our Ethiopia Volunteer Challenge, scheduled from 31st March to April 6th, perfectly aligning with Spring Break. This unique experience is not just a trip; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through volunteering. Over 4-5 days, you’ll immerse yourself in local communities, contributing to projects that uplift and empower. The cost is to be confirmed, but the value of this endeavor extends far beyond financial considerations. Join us for a fulfilling adventure where you can explore the beauty of Ethiopia while leaving a lasting positive mark on the lives of those in need.

Gulf For Good Ethiopia 2024 Challenge

CHARITY PROJECT:

RAEY of Hope, a registered Australian Charity, supports the RAEY School and Community in Yerer, Ethiopia, with a focus on education, health, and social welfare. The organization offers an enhanced curriculum and supplementary classes in various subjects like music, art, and geography to provide an excellent education to students and the wider RAEY community.

They conduct 2-3 medical missions annually to monitor the health of the RAEY School community, focusing on HIV-related illnesses and other infectious diseases. They promote immunization and a nutrient-rich diet while managing acute illnesses. Their programs aim to empower the school community and reduce poverty by involving guardians and the wider community in educational and sustainable projects. They provide hope and opportunities for a life free from poverty to each student and their families.

 FUNDRAISING:

Each participant is tasked with raising a minimum of AED5,000 (USD1,360) to support this project and, together, change the lives of these children and families.

This challenge is held in association with local not-for-profit Gulf for Good, whose purpose is to change the lives of underprivileged children around the world.

The breakdown of how donations are distributed are as follows:

- 75% of funds raised go to the RAEY Foundation

- 15% of funds raised go to Gulf for Good (not-for-profit in the UAE and registered UK charity) for their sustainability

- 10% of funds raised go to International Humanitarian City for their emergency response work

To learn more about Gulf for Good and what we do:  Gulf for Good

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