Hey Everyone,
We are climbing-up so that kids with
HIV & AIDS can grow-up but we need your help!!
This June my brother Minhaal and I will be attempting to summit the snow draped slopes of
Mt. Kilimanjaro. Standing at an altitude of
19,340ft, Kilimanjaro is recognized as one of the seven continental giants and is the tallest free standing mountains in the world. It’s a definite must do for anyone claiming the status of a mountaineering enthusiast.
Our arduous but awe-inspiring climb is dedicated towards a crucial mission. In partnership with
Peak 4 Poverty- a nonprofit organization that strives to uplift and eradicate the vicious cycle of poverty and
AIDS in Tanzania- we have set a goal of raising
$5,004. The funds raised will solely be used to provide
education, healthcare, and nutrition support to six orphanages and schools in the region.
Approximately
22.5 million people are currently living with HIV & AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa making it the most infected region in the world. In
Tanzania alone, there are roughly
1.4 million people suffering from the AIDS virus. Furthermore, according to a 2008 report by the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, there are on
average 1 million children in Tanzania under the age of 17 that are orphans due to the AIDS pandemic.
We humbly appeal for participation in helping us achieve this monumental goal. Together we can empower these orphaned children to escape the self perpetual
AIDS & poverty cycle, and achieve economic self sufficiency.
I’ll be providing a live blog of our climbing progress on a daily basis (if it’s possible) so that you all can walk this journey with us.
Thank-you for your
prayers &
support!
With Regards,
Imtiaz-Ali Kalyan
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