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. The Democratic Republic of Congo has suffered more than a decade of civil war that has 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, Mount Kosciuszko, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Aconcagua and Mt. McKinley 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 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. All donations are tax deductible.
International Medical Corps provides life-saving services for displaced women and children in the DRC including: emergency medical treatment and physician training, counseling to help heal deep psychological wounds, and economic opportunities to help promote self-sufficiency.
International Medical Corps also teaches new mothers feeding practices, provides immunizations, monitors growth, and prevents and treat the three big child-killers – acute respiratory infections, malaria and diarrhea.
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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WE WOULD LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT AND GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE DEDICATING THIER CHALLENGE TO OUR CAUSE!
ASHLEY CHAPMAN- Reached the summit of Kilimanjaro January 2010!! read more
BIANCA ROMAN- trekked Machu Picchu, Peru on November 21, 2008 and raised $550! read more
