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Climbing~Taking Action~For Women in Congo and Uganda

Climb Take Action~7 Summits Challenge is dedicated to empowering women in war-torn Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo by climbing to raise funds and awareness to their suffering. The initiative was founded by Georgina Miranda with the goal of climbing both versions of the 7 summits (highest peak on each continent) and taking action to bring awareness and relief to these fellow women. These climbs are for them! The journey is well underway having reached both Europe's highest peak, Mt. Elbrus 5642 m (Russia) on July 22nd,and Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, on December 30, 2008! The quest to empower others is on its way and we hope you will support our efforts! Every little bit counts and has a tremendous impact in the lives of these women and children. Next is Kilimanjaro July 2009! Learn More...

See how you can start making an impact in the lives of thousands of women and children that need our help! It is hard for any of us Westerners to imagine surviving some of the abuse and neglect these women and children have had to endure and continue to suffer through. We can do something to help them. I know I am amazed and inspired by thier stregnth and feel the need to help them in any way I can.

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Climbing to Empower Others

Representing more than 80% the world’s refugees, women and children suffer most in emergencies, yet they hold the key to a healthy, peaceful future because of their resilience and determination. Both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, neighboring countries in central Africa, have suffered more than two decades of civil wars that have left millions dead and even greater numbers homeless. None have suffered more than the women and children.

Tens of thousands of women have been neglected, murdered, abducted, brutally raped, tortured, and overall forgotten. Congo Wars have claimed more lives than any conflict since the end of World War II, yet the crisis has received little attention outside of central Africa. With Mt. Elbrus and Mount Kosciuszko accomplished, help us in our efforts to raise support and awareness that will that will bring the physical, emotional, and financial resources necessary to help women in Congo and Uganda empower themselves.

100% of all proceeds will directly support U.S. based global humanitarian aid organization, International Medical Corps' (IMC), improve the health and well-being of thousands of women and children affected by war and chronic poverty in Congo and Uganda. All donations are tax deductible.

Sponsored programs currently include, but are not limited to: gender-based violence prevention, nutritional and mental health care programs. All 2008 funds raised have been utilized to support a new reproductive health 'Center of Excellence' in South Kivu, Congo run by IMC. This new center will help lower the burden of the only hospital in all of Congo that treats Fistula repair cases and improve the care for victims of sexual violence. Read more on my blog.

From Relief to Self-Reliance, International Medical Corps is empowering women to rebuild their lives and create a brighter future for their children.

Some of the world’s worst acts against humanity have taken place here, especially against women and children. Peace, change, and stability can only come to these regions with a vested interest from the global community.

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FEATURE YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE FOR CLIMB TAKE ACTION

Contact us if you would like to feature your upcoming climb or personal challenge and support us in our efforts!

WE WOULD LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT AND GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE DEDICATING THIER CHALLENGE TO OUR CAUSE!

BIANCA ROMAN- trekked Machu Picchu, Peru on November 21st and raised $550! read more