Welcome to the vision4kids Information Evening
Itinerary for this evening – what we plan to cover
8pm
Welcome to the House of Vic-Ryn
Who are we? Including a vision4kids presentation
The work in Kiambururu
Missions Trip 2014
The Mourne Challenge
Mount Toubkal Fundraising Trek
Fundraising ideas and Tips
Kit Information and guidance
Mount Kilimanjaro Fundraising Expedition
Q&A with Tea & Coffee
Kit inspection and meet the team
Joining a vision4kids trek or missions trip will give you the opportunity to serve on the
mission field and enable you to raise funds to support various projects among the children.
Why go on a vision4kids trek or missions trip?
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Serve God practically on the mission field
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Experience another country and culture working with
a missionary and learn how they approach God’s work
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Meet many children and share the gospel
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Help practically with building & grounds maintenance
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Conduct meetings and outreach programmes
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Enjoy the challenge of a trek and mountain summit
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Challenge yourself for a once in a lifetime experience
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Make new friends on the trips
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Enjoy the Christian fellowship and Bible study
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Grow as a Christian and learn from the experience
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Raise much needed funds for the Lord’s work
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Raise awareness of vision4kids
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Make a difference in the life of a child practically while
sharing the life changing message of the gospel
Over the past 6 months vision4kids have established a child sponsorship and
school feeding programme for the orphan children of the village.
Child Sponsorship Programme
10 orphan children from the poorest of the families; £15
per month from NI families to cover:
• School fees, books, pencils, sports
• New uniform and shoes twice a year
• School meal programme
• 90Kg sack of maize for the family (4times a year)
School Meal Programme
Set up with Kiambururu Primary school to cover 50 of
the most needy children.
• 100 Shillings per week per child (75p)
• One cooked meal per day during term time
• Only funds to run for a further 6 weeks
• £16 per month to cover
Kiambururu Mission Trip
Kenya
Kiambururu Mission Trip – Spring 2014
Summary
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School maintenance at several sites including;
plumbing, wiring, joinery, ground, work, painting,
sewing, washing and general repairs
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Children’s meetings in the village and schools
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Outreach with Samson to local homes and families
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Visit the sponsor children
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Times of Bible study, prayer and fellowship
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School assemblies and village meetings
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Football tournament and gospel rally
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Distribution of aid packs including food and clothing
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Shopping trips with Samson to local markets
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Experience the Kenyan culture and hospitality
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Take some children on a trip to a national park
Kiambururu Mission Trip – Spring 2014
Itinerary
Day 1 (Monday)
• Travel from the UK and arrive late into Nairobi.
Day 2 (Tuesday)
• ‘acclimatisation day’ sorting out camp, meeting
Samson, team meeting to prepare for the week.
Day 3 (Wednesday)
• AM: visit Blessed Hill Academy & plan maintenance.
• PM: Bible club meeting with the school children.
Day 4 (Thursday)
• AM: building maintenance, painting and plumbing.
• PM: Bible club meeting in school & visit families
Day 5 (Friday)
• AM: Team 1 school assemblies , Team 2 maintenance
PM: Swap around; Team 2 visiting schools
Day 6 (Saturday)
• AM: Annual schools football tournament and gospel
outreach with the children of Kiambururu.
• PM Evening: Village children’s meeting with Samson.
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Can be tailored to suit the team and their skills
Can extend to full two weeks.
Time in Nairobi and one day safari (own expense)
May arrange to allow 2 Weekends in Kiambururu.
Bespoke trips to surrounding towns and villages.
Itinerary
Day 7 (Sunday)
• AM: local church service or meeting on campsite.
• PM: Organised Bible studies and children’s meetings.
Day 8 (Monday)
• If children can have the day off school – take the
children from the village meeting to local National
Park on a day trip.
Day 9 (Tuesday)
• AM: building maintenance, painting and plumbing.
• PM: Bible club meeting in school & visit families
Day 10 (Wednesday)
• Farewell meeting in Kiambururu before heading for
souvenir shopping in Nairobi and overnight stay.
Day 11 (Thursday)
• Visit elephant orphanage, day safari in Nairobi
National Park with late evening flight home.
Day 12 (Friday)
• Arrive back in Northern Ireland at lunch time.
What can I expect when I get to Kiambururu?
What can I expect when I get to Kiambururu?
GOLDEN RULE – do NOT give money to
anyone when in Kenya without consulting
vision4kids team and Samson
Kiambururu Mission Trip – Spring 2014
Kiambururu Snapshot
When:
Where:
To do:
Hosts:
Duration:
Comfort:
between Jan-Apr 2014
Kiambururu, Kenya
Children’s outreach & maintenance
Adventure Alternative
12-14days
Tents on campsite include portable
toilets and shower facilities.
Personal Commitment
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Contribute a minimum of £2000 through
fundraising and/or sponsorship.
This will include your accommodation,
flights, transfers, food at campsite.
With a sizeable remaining balance going
towards the work of vision4kids in
Kiambururu, Kenya.
Team meetings in advance of the trip
What is NOT included in the price
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Personal travel insurance
Meals (£2) and snacks when out of camp
Tips for local staff (via team leaders)
Personal spending money
Any medication or vaccinations
Visa (£50)
Admission to elephant orphanage and one
day Safari to Nairobi National Park.
The Mourne Challenge
County Down
The Mourne Challenge – 14th September 2013
Mourne Snapshot
When:
Where:
With:
Duration:
Route:
Funds:
14th September 2013
Moune Mountains to 767m
Andrew Linden
6-7hours
Trassey Track, Commedagh (767m),
Brandy pad, Corragh (640m)
Projects in Kiambururu, Kenya
Personal Commitment
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£10 non-refundable deposit on registration.
Minimum £50 additional payment which
can be through fundraising and/or
sponsorship.
Reasonable physical condition with ability
to do a full day in the hills.
Walking shoes or boots and waterproofs.
Your own packed lunch, bars and drinks.
Some more details
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Shuttle bus pick up by Shelbourne Motors
leaving Donard car park at 8.30am
Registration @ 8.45am at Trassey car park
Start of trek is @ 9.00am
Check points along the route
Natural selection of speed with 2 groups by
mid morning.
vision4kids gift pack on completion
Mount Toubkal
Morocco
Mount Toubkal Morocco – September 2014
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Mount Toubkal in the High Atlas Mountain range of
Morocco, North Africa.
40miles south of Marrakech.
4167m
Summer trek achievable by most regular hill walkers.
Using a less travelled route allowing a more authentic
and cultured insight compared to main tourist route.
Itinerary allows for proper acclimatisation with series
of high passes and lower peaks.
Travelling from Belfast or Dublin via London Gatwick.
vision4kids only trek.
Led by Adventure Alternative
Mount Toubkal Morocco – September 2014
Itinerary
Day 1
• Arrive Marrakech (afternoon) overnight in city Riad.
Day 2 (4 hours walking)
• 2 hour drive to village of Imlil (1740m) which is
starting point for Toubkal. After lunch, we take a walk
up onto the adjacent hilside to help our
acclimatisation. Overnight stay in family run riad.
Day 3 (7-9 hours walking)
• Acclimatisation walk trekking a circuit from Imlil
including ascents to 2279m with lunch in a small
Berber village.
Day 4 (5-7 hours walking)
• First day of trek including ascent of Tizi Mzik col at
2485m, continuing to the camping spot close to the
Tamsoult Refuge.
Day 5 (7-9 hours walking)
• Day 2 on mountain starting by climb out of valley
followed by summit of Aguelzim South (3650m)
before overnight camp at Toubkal Refuge (3207m).
Itinerary
Day 6 (6-8 hours walking)
• Day 3 on the mountain with ascent of Mt Toubkal
4167m by the South Cwm after an early breakfast.
• Option to return by a less travelled alternative route
down the North Cwm.
• Overnight camp.
Day 7 (6-7 hours followed by 5-7 hours walking)
• Very early start followed by ascent of Ouanoukrim
(4089m) and its twin summits Ras and Timesguida
(second highest in the Atlas mountain range). Back to
Imlil with Moroccan dinner and local music.
Day 8
• Back to Marrakesh for some free time enjoying local
culture and some souvenir shopping.
• Overnight stay in Marrakesh city Riad.
Day 9
• Arrive back in Northern Ireland
Mount Toubkal Morocco – September 2014
Toubkal Snapshot
When:
Where:
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Duration:
Comfort:
Frist week of September 2014
Mount Toubkal, Morocco
4167m
Adventure Alternative
9days
Tents & Lodges and local Riads
(guest houses) in Marrakech.
Personal Commitment
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£250 non-refundable deposit which is your
personal donation towards costs.
Minimum £1500 additional payment which
can be raised through fundraising and/or
sponsorship.
This will cover the costs of the trip and
include funds raised for vision4kids projects
with the children in Kiambururu.
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Personal travel insurance
Meals in Marrakech and while travelling
Hot Showers at lodges (less than £1)
Single room supplements
Tips for Moroccan Staff
Personal spending money
Any medication or vaccinations
Transfers to/from Belfast or Dublin airport
Who are Adventure Alternative and why partner with them?
The Responsible Adventure Travel Company
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First hand experience with Adventure Alternative for
Kilimanjaro in 2008 and Kenya in 2013
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Local company based in Portstewart
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vision4kids know and trust the team
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Experts in their field of adventure travel
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Started by world known expedition leader Gavin Bate
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Also operate as a charity called Moving Mountains
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Own teams on the ground who can be trusted 100%
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Support network including trucks, tents etc
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Trust staff: trucks, guides, porters, cooks
All recruited by Gavin and the NI team personally
with a Company ethos of providing long term careers
for some young people from the streets.
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Teams in Kenya who can provide logistical and
building support to Samson in Kiambururu.
Fundraising
Fundraising
• The fundraising has to be ethical and to a Christian
Standard (i.e.: No Gambling or events in pubs etc.)
• Many ways to raise money, but always be open and
honest and explain that you are getting sponsored to
undertake the challenge and that profit will go to
vision4kids projects;
• You will be expected to make a minimum registration
personal donation (£250 for Toubkal) (non refundable))
Fundraising Ideas
Fundraising Ideas
Some ideas for fundraising are:
Collect Sponsorship from friends, colleagues and businesses
£400 - £1,000
Sponsored walks by friends and colleagues
£300 - £500
Coffee Mornings
£200 - £500
Flag days (Application forms from PSNI necessary)
£100
Bed Push (Application forms from PSNI & Parades Commission
necessary)
£1,000 - £1,500
Fireside Quiz Sheets
£200 - £500
Car Boot Sales
£50 - £100
Corporate Style Events (e.g. : golf, shooting etc.)
£300
Fundraising Targets (Toubkal)
Fundraising Targets
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The more people you get involved the easier it is to raise money. Use all your
contacts to raise money for you. If you ask someone to sponsor you, you may get
£10, but if you ask them to raise money for you, you may get £100;
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Get together with other trekkers for big events;
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Start fundraising as soon as possible;
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Setting manageable targets helps you raise the money over the next 16 months;
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Initially you will have your personal donation of £250
£1500
(non refundable); then you will need
to raise additional by
£1200
the following dates:
£1,000
£800
£500
Oct 13
Dec 13
Apr 14
Jun 14
Aug 14
Next Steps
Next Steps
• Say ‘Yes’ you’ll join us;
• We will set a date and organise the flights and guides in conjunction
with Adventure Alternative.
• Get fit (or fitter)
• Organise some training events (Mournes, Antrim Hills Donegal or
even Scotland)
• Get your kit ready, necessary insurance and vaccinations
• Climb Toubkal
• Group photo at almost 14,000ft
Kit List (Toubkal) - Essentials
Next Steps
• BAGS
– Max 90 Litre Duffle bag
– 35-45 Litre Rucksack
– Small stuff sacks, waterproof, various sizes.
• CLOTHING - OUTER SHELL
– Waterproof shell jacket breathable
– Waterproof shell trousers breathable
– Gaiters goretex or equivalent (optional but useful)14,000ft
Kit List (Toubkal) - Essentials
Next Steps
• OUTER- WARM
– Warm insulated jacket for evenings eg fleece/primaloft
• MID-LAYERS
– Wool/microfleece top/softshell jacket
– Trekking trousers (synthetic)
• BASE-LAYERS
– Long sleeved light weight base layer top (synthetic)
– Light base layer leggings / running tights (optional)
– Underwear (synthetic dries quicker)
Kit List (Toubkal) - Essentials
Next Steps
• HEAD-WEAR
– Warm hat to cover ears
– Buff (optional)
– Wide brimmed Sun Hat or cap with neck veil
Sun glasses
• HANDS
– Thin liner, fleece or windstopper gloves
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Thin liner socks(optional)
Trekking socks
General socks
Lightweight but sturdy trekking boots with good ankle support
Crocs/sandals/flip flops (optional)
Kit List (Toubkal) - Essentials
Next Steps
• City / travel clothes (can leave at guesthouse)
• SLEEPING
– 2-3 season sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0degC or lower)
– Compression sack for sleeping bag
– Thick closed cell foam mat or self-inflating mat e.g. thermarest
• ELECTRICAL
– Head torch & spare batteries
– Watch with light and alarm
– Camera, memory card & batteries (optional but strongly reccommended!)
Solar charger (optional)
– MP3 player (optional)
– Roaming, Unlocked or In-Country mobile phone (optional)
Kit List (Toubkal) - Essentials
Next Steps
• REPAIR KIT (optional but potentially useful)
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Gaffer Tape
Super glue
Cable ties
Needle + extra strong thread
Multitool/penknife
• EATING/DRINKING
– 2x 1 litre drinks bottles
– Favourite high energy snacks eg chocolate, energy drink powder, energy gels, jelly cubes
etc.(optional)
Kit List (Toubkal) - Essentials
Next Steps
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Toilet roll in plastic bag
Ear plugs (optional)
Passport & copies, visa, insurance details, money, credit cards, plane ticket no’s
Waterproof pouch for documents
Books, Cards, Games
Diary & Pencil
• MOUNTAIN HARDWARE
– Walking Poles (optional)
Kit List (Toubkal) - Essentials
Next Steps
• PERSONAL WASH KIT (optional!)
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Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes (optional)
Toothbrush with cover
Toothpaste
Roll on deodorant
Shaving gear & small mirror
Showergel/shampoo (<100ml for before/after climb)
Microfibre trekking towel
Kit List (Toubkal) - Essentials
Next Steps
• PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT
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Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Antiseptic Wipes
Adhesive Plasters
Blister Plasters
Zinc Tape
Insect Repellent
Antihistamine tablets
Sunblock Cream
Water Purification Tablets
Rehydration Sachets
Personal Medication as required:
eg. Anti-Malarials, Asthma Inhalers, Insulin, Epi-Pen etc
Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania – Winter 2015/2016
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Once in a lifetime challenge to trek the tallest
free standing mountain in the world at 5895m.
Living on the mountain for 7 days.
Adventure Alternative 95% summit success rate.
4 different routes to choose from.
Need a minimum of 8 to go.
Experience 4 different ecosystem environments.
Fantastic expedition with a great team.
Trusted porters, cooks and guides.
Experience within the vision4kids team from the
2008 challenge.
Physically and mentally demanding.
Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania – Winter 2015/2016
Itinerary – based on Machame Route
Day 1
• Travel and arrive in Tanzania.
Day 2
• Briefing day in Moshi and get to know the staff.
Day 3 (5 hours walking)
• Mountain Day1: Starting at Machame Gate climbing
through the forest to 2580m at Machame Camp.
Day 4 (5 hours walking)
• Mountain Day2: from Machame Camp climbing to
Shira Plateau. Exposed camping at 3840m.
Day 5 (7 hours walking)
• Mountain Day3: from Shira Camp to Barranco Camp;
at 3950m. Camping at the foot of the Barranco Wall.
Day 6 (5 hours walking)
• Mountain Day4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley,
starting with a scramble over the Barranco Wall .
Good acclimatisation with no height gain.
Itinerary – based on Machame Route
Day 7 (4 hours walking)
• Mountain Day5: from Karanga Valley to Barafu. Early
to bed at 4550m ahead of the summit push
Day 8 (7 hours UP and 4 hours DOWN)
• Mountain Day6 – summit day: Night-time ascent on
rock and scree, occasional snow, to the crater rim
and the summit at 5895m.
• Descending to Barafu camp for lunch then moving on
down the mountain to Millennium Camp arriving late
afternoon. Lngest and hardest day on the mountain.
Day 9 (4-6 hours walking)
• Descending through the lush forest to Mweka Gate
and then on for a well earned shower and rest.
Day 10
• Optional free day, rest or one day Safari trip
Day 11
• Morning free in Moshi before overnight flight home
to the UK, arriving on Day 12
Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania – Winter 2015/2016
Kilimanjaro Snapshot
When:
Most likely Jan/Feb 2016
Where: Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Altitude: 5895m
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Adventure Alternative
Duration: 12 days
Comfort: Tents on the mountain for 7 days
Challenge: Difficult
Personal Commitment
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£300 non-refundable deposit which is your
personal donation towards costs.
Minimum £3200 additional payment which
can be raised fundraising and sponsorship.
This will cover the costs of the trip and
include funds raised for vision4kids projects
with the children in Kiambururu.
To provide your own kit and equipment.
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Personal travel insurance
Meals when not on the mountain
Extra night in Moshi hotel
Visa and travel documentation
Tips for Porters
Personal spending money
Medication and vaccinations
Safari bolt on or day trip in Tanzania