Many thanks for the way you handled the bookings for our Kokoda Track trip. It was a great trip with great company on the tour.
Charity Challenges
CHARITY CHALLENGES.We are proud of every Charity Challenge association that we have formed over the years with organisations who are committed to working and lending support to the community, both on environmental and humanitarian fronts.Over the last 10 years World Expeditions' global offices have been involved in raising over one million US dollars within our Charity Challenge programs for a broad range of very deserving causes. Some of the charities we're working with in 2008 and assisting with providing much needed funds include:
Detailed below are the trips you can take in 2009/2010 with these charities as well as other charities we have worked with in the past. |
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Fred Hollows Foundation
The Fred Hollows Foundation is a non-government organisation which seeks to eradicate avoidable blindness in developing countries and to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous Australians. The Foundation uses a sustainable development approach to achieve their objectives and works towards the vision of a world where no one is needlessly blind, and an Australia where Indigenous people enjoy the same health outcomes as all Australians. The Foundation is inspired by the work and example of the late Professor Fred Hollows.
World Expeditions' long-standing partnership with the Fred Hollows Foundation by way of the SEE THE WORLD Challenge this year alone will raise $10,000 for health services in Aboriginal communities in the Top End. Overseas eye health programs will receive $40,000 in Vietnam and $100,000 in Nepal over the course of the year. This continues to build on the success of previous years where over half a million dollars has been raised in total, benefiting communities in Nepal, Vietnam, China and Australia.
See The World Challenges:
- See Nepal (Trekking) - 2010
- See Nepal (Wildlife) - 2010
- See Vietnam & Cambodia - 2010
- See Australia - 2010
Join us on two new trips; here at home on the Larapinta Trail and another in Vietnam & Cambodia as we hike and cycle the hills and valleys in support of the Red Cross.
With more than 100 million volunteers worldwide and 60,000 members and volunteers in Australia, Red Cross can reach people and places like nobody else. Red Cross cares for people whose lives have been touched by tragedy or disaster.
So get involved, join Red Cross on one of two exciting charity challenges in August and October 2010 to raise much needed funds.
Red Cross Cycle Vietnam & Cambodia
Departs: 20 October - 1 November 2010
Continuing our tradition of pioneering cycle routes, this adventurous 12 day itinerary, designed exclusively for Red Cross is an opportunity to combine cycling through untouched Vietnamese and Cambodian villages to the world renowned temple complex of Angkor Wat. The journey begins in the fast paced city of Ho Chi Minh, which we leave behind for the quieter roads leading to the Mekong Delta. Crossing through to Cambodia we delight in the lush green countryside where the locals will amaze us with their warmth and hospitality. We have time to absorb and appreciate the Cambodian coastal towns of Kampot and Sihanoukville before heading to Phnom Penh and admiring the exquisite palaces, pagodas and French inspired architecture. We conclude our journey with an exceptional in-depth cycle of the renowned complex of Angkor.
Red Cross Larapinta Trail
Departs: 24 August - 1 September 2010
On this exclusive 9 day itinerary, you will be trekking on the Larapinta Trail - one of the finest walks in Australia. Walking the high ridgelines of the West MacDonnell Ranges we gain a beautiful perspective of vast flood plains, the razorback rocky outcrops and sheer scale of this ancient land. On this fully supported trek you will be walking selected highlights of this magnificent trail. The trip concludes with a sunrise walk to the summit of Mount Sonder(1380m), for perfect views along the entire West Macdonnell Ranges
Free information nights on Thursday 26 November at 6pm.
Vets Beyond Borders
World Expeditions are proud to partner with Vets Beyond Borders (VBB). VBB is an Australian-based, not-for-profit, incorporated organisation established by veterinary volunteers in 2003. VBB co-ordinates and runs veterinary based animal welfare and public health programs in Sikkim and Ladakh. VBB also:
- Work with local governments and organisations to establish effective veterinary based programs
- Undertake the clinical training of local veterinary personnel to build their skills
- Co-ordinate volunteer veterinarians and veterinary nurses to work on these program
- Supply much needed medications and surgical equipment
- Facilitate the funding of buildings and important infrastructure such as kennels to hospitalise treated animals
- Contribute to the development of wider programs to address animal welfare and community health issues
Join VBB and World Expeditions on this amazing journey to Discover Ladakh. This beautiful 16 day itinerary will introduce you to the magnificent Indian Himalaya – from the snow capped mountains, to ancient Buddhist monastries. You will also see 1st hand how your donation money is helping animals and the community in Leh. This is an action packed itinerary, that is suitable for all levels of fitness. There is not heavy trekking involved, just plenty of sightseeing, cultural experiences and day walking (optional). This itinerary is accommodated throughout. $1000 of your trip cost is a direct donation to VBB.
Dates: 26th August – 10th September 2010
Duration: 16 days
Grade: Adventure touring
Cost: $5290 (ex- Sydney)
For more information please call 02 8270 8400 or email Joanna Gurung
WIRES - NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue & Education Service
The NSW Wildlife Information,Rescue and Education Service Incorporated (WIRES) is the largest wildlife rescue organisation in Australia. When an echidna is hit by a car, a possum is attacked by a cat or a lizard gets its head stuck in a drink can - WIRES is there to help.
WIRES was established in 1985, when an injured Ibis was found in the heart of Sydney, in Hyde Park. No organisation, government or conservation group could take responsibility for its rescue or care. WIRES quickly established a coordinated network of wildlife carers and rescuers. WIRES now works under a license issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
On this specially devised 9 day itinerary, you will be trekking on the Larapinta Trail - one of the finest walks in Australia. Walking the high ridgelines of the West MacDonnell Ranges we gain a rare perspective of vast flood plains, the razorback rocky outcrops and sheer scale of this ancient land. One of the highlights of this tour will be a full day visit to Desert Park in Alice Springs with special 'behind the scenes' visits.
A proportion of your trip cost will go back to WIRES to help this organisation in their efforts to rescue injured wildlife.
For more information and detailed trip notes please visit our Wires-Larapinta Trek web page
For more information about WIRES and its projects visit the WIRES website
Explore Timor Leste with Youth off the Streets and World Expeditions: 4th - 15th September 2009
Youth Off The Streets invites you to help make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people by joining us on an incredible journey.
The Youth Off The Streets Community Service Challenge is designed so that supporters can make a difference whilst exploring some of the most incredible places on earth. Presented in partnership with World Expeditions, the Youth Off The Streets Community Service Challenge combines a challenge of fundraising with an amazing opportunity to undertake community work with like-minded Youth Off The Streets supporters at an orphanage we support in the remote village of Baguia in Timor Leste! (It won't all be hard work though! We'll also throw in the opportunity for you to have fun, experience the beauty of Timor Leste and to relax while staying at an Eco Village resort!).
For more information on the Youth Off the Streets Trekking Challenge, CLICK HERE
Free The Bears Inc 
World Expeditions is proud to continue our commitment to the Free the Bears Fund Inc by supporting their next fundraising initiative to Laos and Cambodia. This fantastic journey, escorted by Free the Bears representatives, will focus on the incredible work being done in Laos and Cambodia by the Free The Bears Fund and provides a colourful insight into these culturally diverse countries.
This great opportunity combines hands-on visits to the Free the Bears rehabilitation wildlife centres in Laos & Cambodia, where you will be involved in the daily running of the bear sanctuaries. We combine this with visits to the charming cities of Luang Prabang and Phnom Penh and spend three days exploring the incredible temples of Angkor in Cambodia.
Free The Bears Fund was registered as a charity in 1995 by Perth woman Mary Hutton. The fund is committed to giving 98% of all monies raised to the bears and is run mainly on a voluntary basis. The aim of the fund is to protect, preserve and enrich the lives of bears throughout the world.
In 2009 YOU can make a difference with the FREE THE BEARS FUND and World Expeditions by travelling to:
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS DISCOVERY - 2 Departures - 7 March 2009 and 14 March 2009. Enjoy an 18 day intinerary traveling to 3 Free the Bears South East Asia sanctuaries and taking in the sights of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Join Free the Bears founder Mary Hutton at the new Free the Bears Sanctuary in Vietnam and get up close to the bears you support.
SIDS AND KIDS 
Cycling Vietnam, top to bottom, what an adventure with World Expeditions! Some of our fundraisers this year raised over $6000 in the following fun ways - held a Golf Tournament on the Peninsula ($2800), ran a Cadburys Chocolate drive ($300), held a Bunning's Sausage Sizzle ($700), ran a Trivia night ($700). But if you’re an incredibly busy person, you may choose to raise your total $6,000 by sending out our “ask letter”!
Once you've reached your goal, you’ll also have raised awareness about such a fantastic organisation that provides its services free of charge, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to anyone who needs it. SIDS and Kids Victoria is funded primarily by the community. Government funding is less than 1%.
Did you know? ....that we are much more than SIDS. SIDS and Kids Victoria now offers services to those affected by the death of a child who dies suddenly and unexpectedly from 20 weeks gestation to six years of age, regardless of the cause of death. The children may have died from SIDS, stillbirth, drowning, motor vehicle accident, fire, sudden onset illness, homicide or in some other way.
Variety, The Children's Charity 
Variety, The Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with special needs. We believe that all children should be given the opportunity to make the most of their abilities and to achieve their aspirations and dreams.
Every year Variety raises valuable funds through numerous events, such as the Variety Trek to the Indian Himalayas.
The Variety Charity Challenge brings together like-minded supporters to make a difference to the lives of children with special needs, whilst undertaking a once in a lifetime trek surrounded by some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery.
For further information on Variety events please call (02) 9819 1013.
The Shepherd Centre
The Shepherd Centre is a charity that provides vital Early Intervention programs for deaf and hearing impaired child
ren and their families free of charge. Our First Sounds Program provides the medical, audiological and therapy services required for a child to receive a cochlear implant.
The charity has helped countless numbers of children learn to listen, speak and communicate. Our objective is to help our children achieve their language, listening and speech potential so that they may enjoy all of the same education, employment and lifestyle choices as their hearing peers.
Due to the amazing enhancement of hearing aids, cochlear implants and the wonderful work of our therapists, over 90 per cent of The Shepherd Centre’s ‘graduates’ go on to attend mainstream schooling and further education.
The Shephard Centre receive limited government funding and rely heavily on the vital support and generosity of people like you to continue our work. The partnership with World Expeditions has helped raise these vital funds to keep deaf and hearing impaired children able to reach their full potential.
Make sure you make a difference and help break the silence.
Veterinary Science Foundation 
World Expeditions is partnered with The Veterinary Science Foundation. $15,000 was raised through a trekking adventure in Nepal during 2004, another $15,000 was raised through an Antarctic expedition in 2006 and, in 2007, we raised more vital funds with a spectacular adventure to Africa.
This amazing safari adventure through Tanzania, and also Zanzibar, bought travellers face to face with the famous Big Game from the comfort of the specially designed safari vehicles. Please call us and find out how you can help VSF raise funds for the future of animal health and welfare in Australia. Call us on 1300 720 000.
Australian Bush Heritage Fund
Australian Bush Heritage Fund is a non-profit organisation that protects Australian animals and plants and their habitats. Bush Heritage buys or acquires private land of outstanding conservation value where natural populations of threatened species or communities are still living. This land then becomes a reserve and is managed to protect the animals and plants that live there. These reserves are for the benefit of all Australians.
Bush Heritage currently owns 24 conservation reserves totalling 670 000 hectares. World Expeditions has generously supported the work of Bush Heritage.
