Why should you donate?
The Big Climb is working closely with the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention; African Union (AU); Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; and WHO Foundation. All donations collected through The Big Climb will go towards the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines, either through the Gavi COVAX AMC program or the African Union. Your contribution will help protect those who need the vaccine most.
To whom should you donate?
The Big Climb donation platform allows you to donate either to the AU COVID-19 Response Fund; or to the Go Give One campaign managed by the WHO Foundation. Donations to the AU COVID-19 Response Fund will focus on Africa only, where Mount Kilimanjaro is located. Donations to the Go Give One campaign will assist lower-income countries throughout the world.
Note that both donation platforms offer practical payment solutions, based on your current location.
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On 19 October, 34 climbers including Tanzanian and Kenyan youth, elite mountain runners, arctic explorers, politicians, industry leaders, and COVID-19 experts will climb to the summit of Africa to highlight the need for equitable access to vaccines. Climbers will reach Uhuru Peak on United Nations Day, 24 October. Funds raised through the.big.climb will go towards the Go Give One campaign, managed by the WHO Foundation, and the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund.
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📍Tanzania | Kilimanjaro’s receding glaciers are a stark reminder of why we need COP26 to succeed.
Equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is essential in defeating the pandemic. The virus is winning due to human moral failure. We cannot let this happen.
Find out more about The Big Climb here: https://thebigclimb.org/
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📍Tanzania l This is how top mountain athletes stay loose while climbing Kilimanjaro!
#TheBigClimb concluded last week and we were so proud to be involved. We want to say a huge thank you to all 34 climbers, the 130 porters and guides from the Marangu region and all partners of the climb. Thank you to everyone who has supported the climb – and a special thanks to everyone who has donated.
Our Phoenix Design Aid CEO, Dennis Lundo Nielsen (pictured) comments on his involvement in The Big Climb:
"It has been a great pleasure and a fantastic experience to climb #MtKilimanjaro to promote #VaccineEquity and raise awareness of the need to unite in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic."
The united fight against COVID-19 does not end here. It is still possible to donate via https://thebigclimb.org/donate/.
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We are so proud of Fred and how he represented Sauti Kuu on The Big Climb!
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The Big Climb continues! Despite difficult weather, climbers persist on their trek of #Kilimanjaro for #VaccineEquity.
Pictured is our Phoenix Design Aid CEO Dennis Lundø Nielsen leading a group of climbers as they make their way up the mountain.
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“After being shot during an armed robbery in Nairobi, I have organized many climbs to raise awareness on social issues affecting youth. The fight against COVID-19 will define our future”
Tim Challen, The Big Climb Co-organizer and Founder of Kilimanjaro Initiative
Want to support this mission?
Be a part of The Big Climbs. In parallel with the Mount Kilimanjaro climb and Mount Everest Basecamp trek, organize your own activity. Raise awareness on the need to support sustainable mountain development. Raise funds for projects that will make a difference in communities, using mountains as vehicle for creating better and more sustainable lively hoods.
Funds will go to recognized community-based projects.