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Welcome!Mount Kilimanjaro 2009

Welcome to your information pack for the sponsored climb to MountKilimanjaro in Tanzania.

July 2nd - 12th Green Ribbon Week 2009, raising money for children of war.

Weve all read tales o araway lands, distantcultures and awe-inspiring adventures.Muslim Hands is taking one such adventureto Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Sponsoredtrekkers will be combining the challenge o climbing the highest ree standing mountainin the world with a wonder ul cause - helpingchildren in war torn areas around the world.

Rising almost 20,000 eet, Kilimanjaro is thetallest mountain in A rica and, or this, has beennicknamed the roo o A rica. Set across thestunning Serengeti plains, participants canexpect to encounter anything rom rain orests,moorland, alpine desert and glaciers.

The name Kilimanjaro has no certain origin, butone o the most popular theories is that it came

rom kilma njaro meaning shining mountainin Swahili.

By signing up or the experience you will joinothers in taking on the sponsored challenge o a 10 day trek along Mount Kilimanjaro, with allmoney raised helping children o war.

ContentsGRW The Cause Page 1

GRW Great Wall o China 2008 Page 2

Tanzania in Focus Page 3

Your essentials or the climb Page 4

The Itinerary Page 5

How to raise your 3000 Page 6

FAQs Page 7

Registration orms

Terms & Conditions

Join Muslim Hands for The KilimanjaroChallenge 2009 - a once in a lifetime experience

Due to the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, all money raised from The KilimanjaroChallenge will go towards helping the children of Gaza rebuild their lives.


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Green Ribbon Week The CauseGreen Ribbon Week is an annualfundraising initiative launched to raiseawaremess of the plight of children livingin war-torn regions. Read on to see the im- pact made for just two of those countries.

A ghanistanPsycho-social support:Healing the scars of war Sometimes the consequences o war extend deeperthan sur ace injuries. Trauma, mental illness andpsycho-social problems now plague countlessnumbers o children throughout A ghanistan, acountry le t crippled a ter 30 years o war. As hardlyany psycho-social services exist in A ghanistan, theMuslim Hands psycho-social support project servesa vital role rehabilitating children through trainedcounsellors and psycho-social work group therapyschemes.

These sessions are then ollowed up by individualcounselling and cover topics rom domestic vio-lence, stress, li e skills or children. Thanks to themoney raised rom GRW 2008, MH Kabul is runninga pilot project arranging education sessions as wellas extracurricular activities such as games tourna-ments, debate competitions, role plays, athletics,storytelling and recreational trips.

Last year, volunteers fundraised over80,000 for children in some of the mostdevastated countries in the world includ-ing Palestine, Iraq, Sudan, Lebanon andAfghanistan. GRW 2009 will be dedicatedto children in Gaza, Palestine.

SudanEducation for Darfurschildren

Dar ur has been no stranger to instability; howeverthe last decade has brought unprecedented levelso distress or children because o an increase incon ict, robbery and displacement. Money romthis years GRW is providing over 5,500 children and

amilies with primary school equipment and acili-ties.

In Diraig camp, Nyalal - South Dar ur one schoolhas been used as a centre or distributing studenttextbooks, notebooks, school uni orms, school bags,sports equipment and playground equipment.Childrens sports programmes have been initiatedand or amilies living in re ugee camps wheelbar-rows have been distributed or agricultural use.

Being in ormedabout GRW andMuslim Handsmore generally

will help greatlywhen you speak to riends and

amily aboutsponsoring you.

The morein ormed andcon dent you arethe more peopleare likely to give.

TARGETGRW 09:

150,000


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GRW 2008

Great Wall of China Trek Last year, Muslim Hands take a group o bravesponsored walkers or a trek across The GreatWall o China in Beijing. The interest wasspectacular and kicking the summer o , our

energetic participants got together united orGreen Ribbon Week 2008.

Completing 45km in just 3 days- theclimbers took on three amous sections o thismonumental great wall rom Badaling, Shuiganand Remnant sections.

Our 60 trekkers managed not only to raise theirstamina levels, but most importantly atotal o 80,000 or children o war. All this

while taking in the spectacular scenery andscaling parts o this ancient wall rom the well-maintained to the downright scary!

I walked the great wall...Khalid Hanjra, 55, tells us of his Muslim Handsadventure in China: Ive been involved in charity work for thepast 15-20 years so was intrigued about the opportunity Muslim Hands wasoffering- something so challenging anddifferent as The Great Wall of China!

Seeing the mix of people in the groupwas the best part- because we had gonethrough so many experiences together-we bonded so quickly.

What couldbe better thanhaving such

an amazingcause likethiscombinedwith such anadventure?

- SponsoredWalker

I met a widerange of people andmade good

friends,experiencedthe warmth of Chnese Muslimcultureand wastouched by apowerfulspiritualatmopherewhich waspresent througout our

journeys.

- SponsoredWalker

We arrived as strangers and left as family though it was only 4/5 days we hadtrekked together. The trip itself was very well organised and the staff, management and our hosts from MH China were so great and good humoured!

Back home now, Im still in touch with my fellow trekkers...even bumping into themwhilst out shopping! Thank you for the memories!


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Tanzania

In Focus

Expert mountaineering skills may not be apre-requisite, but hiking to the roo o A ricais physically and mentally demanding and thechallange involved should not be underestimated.

Almost 40% of those who set out to climb

Kilimanjaro turn back before they reachUhuru peak.

Today, hikers make up the bulk o all those whoconquer Kilimanjaro, and the mountain is in

act one o the highest peaks accessible tohikers in the world.

With active preparation, any reasonably tperson can reach the summit success ully, but

mental and physical preparation are the key-words or success.This will be a test of endurance so be aware!

Ca p t ial: Dodoma

Lar ge s t ci t y: Dar u

s Salaam

La n gua ge s: Ki s wahi

li or S wahili

(o f cial ), Kiun gu j

u, En gli sh, Arabic

, many

local lan gua ge s.

To t al: 9 45, 2 0 3 km

Po pula t io n: 3 7,8 4 9

,1 3 3

Cou n t rie s borderi n g

Ta n za nia:

Burundi, Democra t ic Repub

lic o f t he

Con go, Kenya, Ma

la wi, Mo zambique,

R wanda, U ganda,

Zambia

Cli ma t e: varie s fr

om t ropical alon g

coa s t t o t empera

t e in hi ghland s

Ele va t io n e x t re me

s: lo we s t poin t :

Indian Ocean 0m

hi ghe s t poin t : Kili

ma n jaro 5,895 m

Known as the roo o A rica, Mount Kilimanjarosits as the highest point o A rica and is the tallest

ree-standing mountain in the whole world. Withits permanently snow-capped summit, it has long

been a source o ascination or travellers.

Peaking at almost 6000m, the rst recordedsighting o the mountain dates back some sevenhundred years. Chinese sherman o ten wrote o a white peak on the A rican coastline. By the 17thCentury, Europeans were using the mountainas a navigational aid. Only when an expeditionwas launched in 1889 were the original reportscon rmed, as the rst Europeans ascended themountain. One hundred years later, in 1989, acelebration was held to mark the centenary o

this event. Incredibly, the guest o honour was theoriginal local guide. He was 118 years old.

Mount Kilimanjaro is now listed as a WorldHeritage Site and thousands o tourists ock tothe park each year determined to conquer themost amous mountain on the A rican continent.For many o them, it will be the hardest thing theyever do.

The national park which sits around this colossalmountain is over 750km and is surrounded with

orests, game reserve and ve di erent eco-zones.

This will not be easy! Can you do it?


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Day 3

Marangu toMandara Hut

Up to 9,000 eet

Enter park entrance, walk to upper edge o rain orest, end inMaundi Crater

Day 4

Mandara toHorombo Hut

9,000-12,500 eet

Early walk romrain orestclearing to alpinemeadow, 10 milesto Horombo

Day 5

Horombo to KiboHut

12,500-15,500 eet

Climb to Kibo,through semi-desert, routetaken slowly inorder toacclimatise.

Day 6

Kibo Hut toSummit, descentto Horombo Hut

15,500-19,000 eet

Ascent to HansMeyer cave,round large rock outcrop, reachGillmans Point oncrater rim.

Reach UhuruPeak, descend toKibo Hut endingroute to HoromboHut

Day 7

Horombo Hut toPark Gate

Complete tripback to Park Gate Day 8

Walking betweenpeaks of Kiboand Mawenzi,

nal descent.

The Itinerary

2nd - 12th July 2009

Mandara Hut

9,000 Feet

Horombo Hut12,500 Feet

Mawenzi Peak

Kilbo Hut15,500 Feet

SUMMIT18,635 Feet

Day 12nd July

Departing romLondon Heathrow

airport

Day 2

Arrive and rest inMarangu.Meet the Tanzaniateam - ready orthe rst day o thetrek tomorrowmorning.

Day 9

Sa ari, localsightseeing andMH projects visit.

Day 10

A day with MH Tanzania.

Day 1112th July

Departing rom Tanzania to

London Heathrow.


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Your essentials for the mountain climb

Fitness levelsDue to the demanding nature o this trek, all participants must have a high level o general tness to take on the challenge o climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Though therewill be regular rest and re reshment stops,all participants are advised to begintheir own physical training well in advance o the trek to ensure they are inpeak tness or the trip. I you su er rom ear o heights or vertigo, we are morethan happy to talk to you about the route in more detail.

EquipmentAll climbers should attempt to bring as much as possible of:Anorak/parka, mittens, balaclava (ski mask) , snow goggles or ski sunglasses, a scar ,3 pairs warm trousers, sweaters, 6 pairs warm socks (both thin and thick), thermalunderwear, a waterproo layer, a sun-proo hat, com ortable boots, sun cream, a

small rst aid kit, daypack and water bottles or hydration systems sufcient to carryat least 3 litres, sleeping bag, camping mat or thermarest (on camping routes only),torch or headlamp, spare batteries.

ClothingClothing is very important.Mount Kilimanjaro National Park containspractically every environment known to man. You may start the ascent inshorts and a t-shirt but you will nish it dressed or an Antarctic expedition. A hat orbalaclava is there ore essential. You will need thick woollen socks, warm gloves anda decent pair o hiking boots. Trousers and overcoats or the latter stages need to bewaterproo and wind resistant. Sunglasses are also a must.

AccomodationYour accommodation will be in Marangu Hotel, Tanzania to begin and end with, butalong the course o the trek, you will be staying in a number o huts. Participants willbe staying in Mandara hut, Horombo hut, Kibo hut, then back down to Horumbohut. All huts are equipped with a good standard of facilities.

Please let us know i you are taking part in the event with someone you would like toshare a room with. We will do our best to accommodate such requests inshaAllah.


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How to raise 3000

Meet your target! A hint of advice...Our top fundraiser Manal Hasnain gives us her insight into how she raised3,378.33 - well over her sponsorship targ et...

After making my intention, I was delighted to hear I was given anopportunity to take part in The Great Wall of China Trek 2008.I made a page on the charitable site Justgiving.com to enable allmy contacts, friends and family to give securely and safely onlinefrom the comfort of their own armchair and in their own time.

I explained my reasons on my page as to why I wished to support this particular cause, namely my interest which was triggeredfrom my Masters in International Human Rights Law especiallyconcerning the Rights of a Child. I wrote how I wanted to takepart in Green Ribbon Week supporting innocent children of warand why I had especially chosen this charity trek. I included a fewunpalatable pictures emphasising the harsh realities children allover the world suffer in name of war which made me go on torealise how fortunate children born in this country actually were.

A fact which many UK parents take for granted.

I handed out sponsorship forms at my work place and ensuredthey were handed round all the different departments. I handedsponsorship forms out at the Al-Haadaiyah Learning Instititute(Teesside) This is an Islamic School where I teach every week.MashaAllah the support and encouragement was also good fromthe local mosque and community.

If I were to give one piece of advice to help with sponsorship it would be try to publicise the trip as much as you can and toeveryone you meet. Carry a sponsorship form with you where ever you go and if possible publicise yourself as much as possible.

A good way is to contact the local newspaper to see if they wouldbe interested in running a piece.

Wishing you a very successful trek in 2009. Happy fundraising ! For more ideas see the guide enclosed

You create an online undraising page with your charitys name and logo, and emailit to everyone you know. Your riends, amily and colleagues donate by credit or debitcard. JustGiving automatically reclaim the Gi t Aid, pay into your charitys accountand give you all the reports you need.


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FAQs

Who can take part?Anyone over the age o 18 who is looking or achallenge. The group size will beapproximately 40 -50 (minimum number or thetrip to go ahead is 30) with people o all agesand rom all backgrounds, the majority on theirown but some with riends or partners.

This is a real team experience and you will makeriends or li e, so i youve got a positive and

enthusiastic disposition and want the challengeo both undraising and trekking, this could bethe experience o a li etime or you.

I am a woman, can I travelalone?In accordance with Islamic law, womentravelling alone (i.e. without a mahram) arestrongly discouraged rom taking part on thisoccasion, as the trip involves considerabletravel and overnight stay.

Note: There will inshaAllah be a number o Green Ribbon Week events and challenges heldin the UK in the summer.

What will the weather be like? Tanzania is located just south o the equator.It has a sunny, tropical climate, though it getschilly in June, July and August - as low as ortydegrees ahrenheit at night, so bring warmclothing.

In the mountainous areas o the Kilimanjarothe temperature occasionally drops below 15degrees Celsius at night during the months o June and July. The average temperature lowaround the base o Mount Kilimanjaro is 63 Fwith the average high being 90 F.

What will we have to eat? The ood which is served to climbers will besimilar to the ood which participants will get inthe hotel be ore and a ter the climb.All food will be halal and free of alcohol.

For break ast, participants will receive ruit andcereal, eggs and sausage, toast butter and jam/marmalade, tea and co ee. Lunches are packedlunches o sandwiches, ruit and tea. Dinnercomprises o soup, a cooked course o bee orchicken or stew or pasta plus vegetables, and

ruit or dessert. In the a ternoons there is teaand biscuits/cakes.

What if I get ill? To ensure all the health and sa ety needs o ourparticipants are met, we will have a team o rstaiders and doctors with us at all times.

How do I apply?Simply complete the registration orm includedin this pack and return together with your 500deposit. Please note that payment o theregistration ee does not give you the right totravel but con rms your intention to raise the

minimum sponsorship.

Will I have to arrange my owntravel insurance?Yes, all participants are advised to take care o their own travel insurance needs.

Can I extend my stay?Yes, anyone wanting to extend their stay in Tanzania can arrange to do so through theMuslim Hands tour operator at an additionalcost.


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Registration FormPersonal detailsForename and surname as they appear in your passport

Title: ________ Forename: _________________ Surname:________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Postcode: _________________________________

Daytime Tel no: _________________________________ Evening: __________________________________

Mobile: ________________________________ *Email: ___________________________________________

*By giving us your email address, you agree that we may use it to send you in ormation about our activities.

T-shirt size: S / M / L / XL (please circle)

Occupation: _________________________________ Employer: ____________________________________

Department: ___________________________ Type o business: ____________________________________

Emergency contact name: ___________________ Relationship to you: ______________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________Postcode: _____________________________

Daytime tel no: _________________________Evening:___________________________________________

Mobile:_______________________________________

Where did you hear about this event or see it advertised? Please be as speci c as possible._________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you taking part in the event with riend(s)? Yes ( ) No ( )

I yes please provide their name(s) ____________________________________________________________

Accommodation will be shared.Please give the name(s) o anyone with whom you speci cally wish to share(please tick i you are a couple): ( )_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you require vegetarian meals? Yes ( ) No ( )

Do you have special dietary requirements (e.g. ood or nut allergies)?

(Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary ) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Terms & Conditions1. All travel and associated arrangements or the Muslim Hands Kilimanjaro Challenge are made by MuslimHands. In making these arrangements, Muslim Hands is acting as your agent and is unable to accept liability

or any loss or damage, beyond its statutory liability, or or cancellation o the event or any reason out o itscontrol.

2. Participants must raise a total amount o 3000. A 500 non-re undable ee is included in this amount.We insist that 75% o the total must be paid to MH at least 6 weeks prior to departure. I you do not pay thisamount you may or eit your eligibility to participate though you may choose to make up thebalance yoursel . We ask that you show pledges or the minimum sponsorship level be ore departure. The balance o the sponsorship must be paid within our weeks o the end o the trip.

3. Registration ees are non-re undable under any circumstances once you have been accepted on the event.

4. I participants decide at any time not to take up their places, all sponsor orms and sponsor moniescollected and held by the participant must be orwarded to Muslim Hands so they can be returned to thesponsor i requested.

5. I , or whatever reason, you withdraw rom the event a ter the 6 weeks be ore departure deadline, you maybe personally liable or any cancellation charges payable.

6. Participants wishing to withdraw rom the event a ter registration must con rm their cancellation in writingto Muslim Hands. Without this, Muslim Hands is unable to accept cancellation.

7. Gi t Aid does not count towards participants sponsorship target.

8. The trip costs include all group international ights and internal trans ers therea ter, project equipment,accommodation on a shared room basis or as dictated by local conditions (e.g. hostel, hotel or camping), mostmeals, guides, porters, cooks, some sightseeing trips.

9. The ollowing are not included in the cost o the trips: items o a personal nature (e.g. telephone calls,laundry, tips etc), drinks, certain meals, visas, vaccinations, insurance and local airport and/or departure taxes.

10. You must take out travel insurance covering health, accident and loss, emergency repatriation etc. whileyou are out o the UK. Muslim Hands can help nd and i requested provide a suitable policy or, i you haveyour own insurance, you must ensure it is suitable or the event.

11. You must hold a 10 year passport that is valid or six months a ter your return to the UK. It is yourresponsibility to obtain a valid visa, the cost o which is not included in the cost o the trip. You must check current requirements with the Foreign and Commonwealth Ofce (www. co.gov.uk) that will providein ormation on health and security.

12. VISAS & VACCINATIONSIt is entirely your responsibility to obtain the relevant medical advice and vaccinations and make all othernecessary preliminary arrangements including compliance with visa requirements, and we accept noresponsibility whatsoever in the event that these matters are not dealt with prior to departure.

13 Any in ormation or advice provided by Muslim Hands on matters such as permits, visas, vaccinations,climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc. is given in good aith but without responsibilitywhatsoever on the part o Muslim Hands. The participant accepts responsibility or obtaining all necessarytravel in ormation and documentation required or the trip.

I you commit an illegal act we shall cease to have responsibility to or or you.


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Terms & Conditions14. By signing the booking orm you agree to accept the authority and decisions o our employees, tourleaders, agents and suppliers during the trip. I , in the opinion o any o these people, your health or conductappears likely to endanger the progress o the trip you may be excluded rom the whole o , or part, o thetrip. In the case o ill-health we reserve the right to make such arrangements or your well-being as we deemnecessary and to recover the whole o the costs thereo rom you. I you commit an illegal act we shall ceaseto have responsibility to or or you.

15. ACCEPTANCE OF RISK: Your booking is accepted on the understanding that:

(a)You are aware that the adventure trip, in addition to the usual dangers and risks inherent has certainaditional dangers and risks, some o which may include: physical exertion for which you may not be prepared. weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change remoteness from normal medical servicesevacuation di culties if you are disabled

(b)You acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement o adventure travel is derived in part rom theinherent risks incurred by travelling and undertaking activities beyond the levels o sa ety normal at homeor work, and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and excitement, being a reason or yourparticipation.(c)You acknowledge that the nature o this type o travel requires considerable exibility and you must allow

or alternatives. The outline itinerary provided or the trip is only an indication o what each group may ac-complish, and does not orm a contractual obligation on the part o Muslim Hands.(d)You understand that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and modes o transport may be subjectto alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events, such as sickness, mechanical break-down, ight cancellations etc.

16. Muslim Hands reserves the right to amend or change the itinerary without prior notice

17. All instructions given to you on the event must be observed or your own sa ety. Participation in thisevent is at your own risk.

18. Your place on the event is not secured until; (i) Muslim Hands are in receipt o the signed and completedregistration orm.(ii) The medical orm upon which you agree to the terms and conditions issued by Muslim Hands.(iii) And until you have received a con rmation letter rom Muslim Hands stating that your place has beensecured19. Muslim Hands reserves the right to not accept a participant onto a challenge at any point leading up todeparture o the trip.

20. Participants will normally only be accepted i they are at least 18 years o age by the rst day o the trip.Participants that are 17 years o age by the rst day o the trek will be accepted onto the walk i they are ac-companied by a parent or guardian and in receipt o written permission o a parent/legal guardian.

21. Muslim Hands shall not be liable or any ailure to per orm the contract which is due to unusual andun oreseeable circumstances beyond the control o Muslim Hands or our suppliers, the consequences o which could not have been avoided even i all due care had been exercised; including but not limited to war,threat o war, riot, civil stri e, industrial dispute including air trafc control disputes, terrorist activity, naturaland nuclear disaster, re, adverse or threat o adverse weather conditions, technical problems with transport,closure or congestion o airports or ports.

22. In respect o land-only clients (meaning those people not starting with the group rom London), our

responsibility does not commence until you have met our representative at the appointed time at the des-ignated meeting point. I you ail to arrive there at the appointed time, we shall not be responsible or anyadditional expenses incurred by you in order to meet up with the group.


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Terms & Conditions23. JURISDICTION: This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law and

any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction o the English courts.

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Agreement

I hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions o entry as detailed above and by signing this orm I ac-knowledge that I have read, understood and accepted the conditions o contract set out by Muslim Handsin the document.

Signed: __________________________________________________________________________________

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________________________________

Please return your completed orm to:Muslim HandsThe Kilimanjaro Challenge148 164 Gregory BoulevardNottingham. NG7 5JE

What next?1. A ter we have received your completed orms and registration ee, we will write a con rmation letter toyou that your place has been secured. We will operate a rst come rst serve basis policy. We have limitedplaces so we advise you send your orm in early. In the event that you place cannot be secured, we willre und your 500 registration Fee

2. Once your place has been secured we will send you the second in ormation pack containing:

Fundraising materials (posters, sponsorship forms etc) Advice on vaccinations Advice on visa applications

The deadline to secure your place by submitting your deposit amount and completed sponsorshipform is Friday 15th May 2009.

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