The expedition will span nine days, from February 28th to March 8th 2009, with a full five days’ trekking off the beaten track, with sight-seeing opportunities in Addis Ababa and historic Gonder. Starting in the eucalyptus groves of Debark, the trekking party will see some of the most spectacular scenery in Ethiopia, including a trip through the Wazla Valley and a climb to Imet Gogo, the best known observation point in the Simien Mountains at 3,926m above sea level. Participants will also get to visit a school using Computer Aid PCs, to see how their efforts will benefit children in the developing world.
Open to anyone of average fitness, IT professionals and PC enthusiasts can take part in the Ethiopia trek for only £199, plus minimum sponsorship. The sponsorship pays for Computer Aid’s work in equipping Ethiopian schools with IT facilities and also meets the cost of flights, transport and accommodation. Computer Aid will provide all participants with training and fundraising help, as well as plenty of support and advice from the charity’s dedicated Ethiopia trek team.
The challenge builds on the success of previous Computer Aid fundraising events in Kenya, Cuba and Madagascar, which have together equipped over 80 schools and hospitals with IT facilities.
“Around five billion people the world have no access to IT equipment, but IT skills are vital to address the underlying causes of poverty in the developing world. By joining our Ethiopia adventure the IT industry can actively help Computer Aid provide Ethiopian schools with the hardware, training and support that we all take for granted in the UK. It’s a fantastic opportunity for you to give school children the IT skills they need to participate in the global economy and develop their communities, whilst pushing yourself to personal limits in a spectacular and unique part of the world,” said Louise Richards, CEO of Computer Aid International.
Visit www.computeraid.org/ethiopia to register today! Alternatively, email [email protected] or call Stephen Campbell on 020 8361 5540 for a free, no-obligation information pack
