Every
year thousands of people climb Mount Kilimanjaro for their own personal
reasons. Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is one of the seven
summits and the highest peak in Africa (19,345 feet tall). Mount
Kilimanjaro has high name recognition and...
There
are over one million charities registered in the United States and
millions more internationally. With so many options, it can be difficult
to select a charity to support. If you already have a charity in
mind, that is great. But if not, here are some tips for selecting
one...
The
obvious answer is the more the better. Create a fundraising target
that is both realistic, yet ambitious. Plan well ahead and start
fundraising as soon as have committed to the Kilimanjaro climb.
Calculate how long you have to raise the money and set periodic
goals...
Fundraising
is hard work. It demands dedication and often means a commitment
of several months, so be prepared. People will want to know why
they should sponsor you, so you'll need to communicate what you
are doing, why you are doing it, who the charity is...
Climbing
Kilimanjaro takes a lot of preparation. A reputable, established
Kilimanjaro outfitter is will assist you tremendously in your trip
planning. Before selecting a Kilimanjaro operator to work with,
there are details you will need to sort out. Here are the things...
With
so many Kilimanjaro operators, you have many options on which company
to use on your climb. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a significant investment
of time and money, so it is prudent to do sufficient research into
different companies before selecting one. Here are...