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Challenge 

I will be embarking on a multi-day altitude hike across Bhutan this November to raise funds to provide essential Early Childhood Care and Development upgrades for the care and education of children in Thimphu.

I will be funding the trip myself, with all funds raised going to charity as stipulated below.

CHARITY PROJECT: 

Located in Thimphu, Bhutan, the Loden Foundation aims to create a happy and enlightened society through enhancing access to education, development of social entrepreneurship, and preservation and promotion of Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage. They support children and youth from low-income families through their Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centres.

Through Gulf for Good, a local not-for-profit, I am fundraising to revitalise and upgrade three Loden ECCD centres to create a more nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for children aged 3-8. The project will focus on infrastructure upgrades, the procurement of educational toys, books, and other necessary resources, and strengthening the bonds between the ECCD and the community.

FUNDRAISING:

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 Loden 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

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