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“Taking part in the expedition has widened her horizons. She has become
determined to face new challenges and experiences. Before her challenge,
she had never flown, but faced two very long plane journeys to Thailand
and back. She was also very worried about visiting a new country, trying
new foods, meeting people, and attempting tasks she would never have
dreamed about at home. Even though she was scared about what might
happen, she boarded the minibus with a smile. I don’t think I was ever
more proud of her.”
Parent - The Maltings Academy – Thailand 2013
“We thought the trip was very well
organised and offered a real mix of
experiences for the students over their
two week stay. The leader Joe was spoken
very highly of and along with the teaching
staff ensured the students were all safe and
happy at all times. Thank you.”
Parent - Elizabeth College – Malaysia 2013
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“I think that World Challenge has been the most
wonderful opportunity for Becky. I am wholly
envious of her and wish that I had had the
opportunity to do something similar at her age!”
Welcome to World Challenge
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About Us
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Our Destinations
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Benefits of an Expedition
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Challenger Profiles
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The Expedition Programme
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What’s Included
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Safety
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Risk Assessment
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Challenger Training
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Leader Selection & Training
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Operations Support
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Medical Assistance
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In-country Support
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Fitness Plan
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Project SAFE
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Support
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My World Challenge
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Fundraising22
Parent - Queens School – Zambia 2013 “Overall my son has had a fabulous opportunity and
an experience of a lifetime which he could not have
achieved without World Challenge.”
Parent - Bearsden Academy – Bolivia & Chile 2013
On Expedition
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Partners & Accreditations
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Social Media
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2014 teams returning home
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“I just want to thank World Challenge and especially
a big thank you to the leaders that went out with the
boys. Their support was fantastic. Well done! Keep up
the good work you do, this is definitely an experience
the children will never forget. It’s just fantastic!”
Parent - Bedford Preparatory School – Morocco 2013
Myanmar
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Welcome to World Challenge
Dear Parent,
World Challenge is the global leader in the provision of student-led expeditions. Each year
over 500 of the world’s leading schools send teams away on expeditions to countries across the
developing world.
The key point of difference between World Challenge and any other school trip is that students
take responsibility for leading the expedition. Challenge, participation and environment are
at the heart of what we do. Each expedition is tailored to the specific aims and objectives of
the school and team; some are driven by community service, others want to trek across the
Himalayas, but they all involve a degree of physical and emotional challenge.
Many former World Challengers have gone on to achieve greatness, such as Lizzy Yarnold who
recently won gold for Great Britain in the Winter Olympics (a Challenger in 2006 – Mexico
and Belize).
We believe that our expeditions equip young people with the abilities, skills and experiences
to ensure that they can access opportunities important for their future success. I hope that the
World Challenge expedition your son or daughter is about to embark on will be of great benefit
to them, whatever they go on to do.
Matt Eastlake,
Group Managing Director, World Challenge
Uganda, Africa
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About Us
Our History
Since 1987 World Challenge has been at the
forefront of devising educational expedition
programmes which teach life skills and expand minds
outside the classroom. Our hand-crafted expedition
itineraries foster team spirit and leadership skills
and allow students to develop a range of skills and
competencies in a challenging environment.
Our ethos of Challenge, Participation and
Environment is as relevant today as when it was
originally coined. World Challenge is determined
to remain the leading provider of educational and
developmental overseas expeditions for schools.
Our Ethos
Laying the foundations for a successful and fulfilling
life starts at a very young age. Each step along
the way involves a balance between family values
and support, education, achievement, teamwork
and motivation. World Challenge aims to support
and facilitate the development of young adults
through life changing experiences. Providing a safe
environment for students of school age to explore
the limits of their comfort zone allows them to
grow in confidence and resourcefulness, both of
which are key qualities to help build successful and
fulfilling lives.
An important additional dimension to the
programme is that of global citizenship. Part of the
World Challenge ethos is to ensure that students
experience cultures and environments very different
to those in their home country. This adds an
appreciation of the challenges facing other cultures
and hopefully awakens the desire to understand,
explore and develop a global perspective on life.
This brochure is designed to give you an outline of
what a World Challenge expedition offers.
There’s so much more to discover on our website
with detailed information for teachers, parents and
students alike. www.world-challenge.co.uk
On trek
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Our Destinations
NORWAY
ICELAND
MOROCCO
CROATIA &
MEXICO
BELIZE
HONDURAS
KE
NICARAGUA
VENEZUELA
UGAND
COSTA RICA
GHANA
ECUADOR
BOLIVIA
ZA
PERU
BOTSWANA
NAMIBIA
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INDIA NORTH
NEPAL
POLAND
CHINA
MONGOLIA
ROMANIA
THE SILK ROUTE
VIETNAM
& MONTENEGRO
LAOS
ETHIOPIA
CAMBODIA
ENYA
INDIA SOUTH
DA
MALAYSIA
Myanmar
THAILAND
MALAWI
BORNEO
TANZANIA
AMBIA
SRI LANKA
JAVA
FIJI
MADAGASCAR
SWAZILAND
MOZAMBIQUE
SOUTH AFRICA & LESOTHO
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Benefits of an Expedition
From increased confidence and fitness to global
awareness and money management, a World
Challenge expedition can truly change a young
person’s life.
An educational travel experience that goes
on rewarding students, long after they
return home, Challengers achieve more
than they thought possible by stretching
beyond their comfort zone, and this sense
of accomplishment has a positive effect on
their on-going view of themselves and their
place in the world. They have to raise the bar
in terms of physical fitness, communication,
teamwork and organisation, all highly valuable
skills they can draw on in their post-expedition
lives. Engaging with other cultures during the
Project phase brings global awareness that
can’t be gleaned from books. Students return
from their expedition with increased energy
and enthusiasm and a sense that if they really
apply themselves, there’s no limit to what they
can do.
Cultural interaction
With our support, students take ownership of
destination research and itinerary planning,
fundraising ideas and events, budgeting,
preparation, fitness and nutrition. At World
Challenge, we believe this build-up programme
is as important as the expedition itself, in
teaching students important life skills such
as teamwork and money management. Our
structured programme, led by experienced
staff, teaches practical skills and encourages
students to take responsibility for themselves
and their team.
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Challenger Profiles
What are they doing now?
Jon Alexander
Al Yasmina School,
United Arab Emirates
Uganda 2012
“I am a cadet at the
United States Military
Academy: Delta
Company, 1st Regiment,
where I serve on the
Company Sandhurst Competition Team. I had
a blast in Uganda, good luck folks!“
Lizzy Yarnold, Winter Olympics Gold Medallist 2014
and former Challenger (Mexico & Belize)
Basia Chmielewska
Tiffin Girls’ School, UK
India (Himalaya) 2011
“I am now studying Medicine at Cambridge
University.”
Amy Byrne
Auchmuty High School, UK
Morocco 2013
Kara-Lisa Scott
Riverside High School, Australia
Vietnam and Cambodia 2011
Evie Towersey
Aylesbury High School, UK
Borneo 2013
“I am about to start
studying Journalism at
Glasgow Caledonian
University. The World
Challenge trip played
a pivotal part in why
universities accepted
me onto their courses
and came up many
times during university and job interviews.
It was such a rewarding experience.”
“I am overseas exploring the world for 10
months… World Challenge gave me the
confidence in myself and the skills necessary to
go ahead and follow my dreams of travelling
the world. I know this is just the first trip of
many to come!”
“I’m just about to finish my first year of
A-levels and start my A2 courses next year.
This summer I’m travelling to Kenya to carry
out another community involvement project
because I couldn’t survive any longer without
reliving the memories of my expedition! It
won’t be anywhere near as fantastic as the
month I spent in Borneo, but I guess it’s the
next best thing...”
Liese Pruitt
Wayland High School, USA
South Africa 2005
While I was an undergrad at Stanford I
returned to South Africa for three months in
part because I loved my first trip. I am now a
medical student at the University of Chicago,
but I have taken a gap year on a Doris Duke
Clinical Research Mentorship Grant to conduct
research on breast cancer in Ibadan, Nigeria.
This is my fourth trip to Nigeria and I have
spent a cumulative 10 months here.”
Pádraig O’Grady
Lagan College, Belfast
India (Rajasthan) 2010
“I am completing
my BSc in Marine
Biology at Queen’s
University Belfast
before undertaking
a long term marine
conservation
placement in Northern
Fiji with the aim of
studying turtles,
manta rays, coral degradation and the impact
of climate change on fish diversity.“
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The Expedition Programme
R&R, Namibia style
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The Expedition Programme
World Challenge expeditions put the students in control of their trip. They raise the necessary
funds and then lead the expedition once they are in country. We believe that fundraising and
preparing for an expedition is as important as the expedition itself in teaching students important
life skills, such as team work and money management.
Over the course of their expedition programme, students will develop their knowledge, skills
and understanding, initially through a series of meetings held at school and supported by online
and offline tasks available in their handbook and accessed through the internal portal: My World
Challenge www.myworldchallenge.com
The expedition programme gives enormous opportunity for the development of life and
learning skills that will help to equip the student for their future, be it in education, training or
employment.
All World Challenge expeditions are based on activities around five phases.
(Depending on the length of expedition not all phases may apply. The phase order may also
differ between different itineraries.)
1. PLANNING & PREPARATION PHASE
With our support, students take ownership of destination research and itinerary
planning, fundraising ideas and events, budgeting and money management,
preparation, fitness and nutrition.
2. ACCLIMATISATION PHASE
Students will likely kick start their expedition by immersing themselves in local culture
or by taking on a light trek to prepare them for their main challenge.
3. TREKKING PHASE
How strenuous would your students like their trek to be? It’s up to them. High
altitude treks, jungle treks or even horseback treks are all possible.
Programme Leaders
The Programme Leaders are the World
Challenge representatives who will run
meetings with the team in school. As
experienced facilitators, they will engage
Challengers in the programme, encourage
them in their fundraising and ensure they
are fully prepared for their expedition.
The World Challenge
Programme Book
A step by step guide to your expedition
programme is outlined in the World
Challenge Programme Book which will be
given to each Challenger at the start of their
journey with us.
4. PROJECT PHASE
Students can choose the type of project that interests them. It will probably entail
work in a local community, but some destinations also offer conservation work.
5. REST & RELAXATION PHASE
An opportunity to relax with some cultural sight-seeing or perhaps a safari or white
water rafting.
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What’s Included
Teacher places
Flights and
in-country travel
Accommodation, food and
in-country costs
Projects and treks
All World Challenge Programme
Meetings
(Meetings may vary depending
on the length of trip)
We operate a minimum adult/student ratio of 1:8 which includes the Expedition Leader.
The price of your expedition includes international flights and all transport once in country, including any
internal flights detailed in your itinerary. Travel from your home to your departure airport is not included in
the price – it’s up to the school or individuals to arrange this.
Each team gets a budget to cover all costs needed to complete the itinerary once they have landed in country.
These include all accommodation, local food, transport, project material donation, all fees associated with
trekking and a miscellaneous budget for buying a local mobile phone and cooking supplies. The team are
expected to work within a budget designed to encourage them to eat local food, try self-catering and use
purified water.
Funds for project material donation, all fees associated with trekking such as national park entry or
community fees, guide and mule/porter fees where appropriate are all included within the budget allocated.
• Expedition Skills Meeting
• Expedition Workshop
• Launch Meeting
• Itinerary Planning Meeting
• Training Expedition
• Meet the Leader
• Expedition Planning Conference (for Expedition Leaders and School Leaders)
• Build-up day
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What’s Included
Community project
THERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT ARE NOT
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
• Vaccinations
• Visas
• UK travel and accommodation
• Optional rest and relaxation activities
• Purchase of Challenger personal equipment
• Insurance for Challenger personal equipment
• Pocket money
There is more information on which visas and vaccinations
you need and a full kit list for your destination on My
World Challenge www.myworldchallenge.com
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Safety
Camping on Mt Kenya
There is inherent risk involved in taking
part in an expedition to remote areas of the
developing world. World Challenge are
experts in planning expeditions and our
extensive experience allows us to balance
this risk with the opportunities for young
people to challenge themselves and develop
lasting life skills.
An overseas expedition carries with it more
challenges than most school trips and as a
consequence may involve certain elements
of risk. It is not possible to eliminate these
risks completely; however certain steps
are taken during the planning process and
throughout the expedition itself to ensure
that they are reduced to a reasonable level.
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Safety Compliance
There are no mandatory standards or regulations relating to the
provision of overseas expeditions, but to show our commitment
to safety and risk management, World Challenge aims to surpass
suggested good practice provided in the British Standard 8848 and
the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge. World
Challenge has been externally verified as compliant with British
Standard 8848 and we are proud to say that we have
never self-assessed. We have also been externally
assessed for the LOtC Quality Badge, which is a more
rigorous assessment and tailored specifically to the
provision of school expeditions.
Safety
Risk Assessment
Challenger Training
World Challenge produces and regularly
reviews Generic, Country-specific and Activityspecific Risk Assessments. When used in
unison, these three documents provide a
robust risk management resource for Leaders
to use in safeguarding their team. These Risk
Assessments cover factors such as weather,
transport, terrain and health. The process
involves identifying hazards and the impact
they could have on the team; then establishing
control measures that can be put in place
to minimise the risk. The World Challenge
Expedition Leader will work alongside the
School Leaders to implement these control
measures as well as conduct ongoing risk
assessments throughout the expedition.
Despite having adult Leaders with them, the
team will also be encouraged to be aware of
possible risks and actively work to reduce them.
All Challengers receive some form of face-toface training from World Challenge during the
build-up programme prior to departure. For
the longer duration, more challenging trips
this will be a two-day, outdoor-based training
course where they will learn about camp-craft,
personal hygiene, group security and also begin
to develop their teamwork and leadership skills.
For shorter duration trips a condensed training
course will be delivered at the school by World
Challenge and will cover the same objectives in
a more condensed format.
Challenger training
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Safety
World Challenge Leader
Selection and Training
Leaders are selected for their qualifications,
developing world travel experience and youthwork experience. World Challenge put Leaders
through a rigorous four-day assessment
process to analyse their abilities. Leaders
won’t necessarily have been to the expedition
destination that they are leading before,
but they will have developed transferable
knowledge and skills from other destinations
and experiences which they can call on. They
are trained to assess risk, take appropriate
precautions and deal with a variety of problems
that may occur on expedition. The aim of
selecting and training suitable Leaders is to
prevent problems occurring and to ensure that
any issues that arise can be dealt with safely
and efficiently.
24-hour Operational Support
World Challenge’s expeditions take place in the developing world where typically the
infrastructure and facilities within a country are not at the same level as you would expect them
to be at home. Depending on the team’s itinerary they may be travelling to remote areas where
evacuation to comprehensive medical facilities may take an extended period of time. This is
the nature of going on an expedition; we climb mountains, trek through jungles and visit rural
communities because it is both challenging and rewarding.
If necessary, Expedition Leaders can call in the support of World Challenge while in country.
The World Challenge safety and back-up system has been developed and tested over 27 years.
Operational Support is manned by experienced staff and has the ability to deal with medical and
administrative problems overseas, 24-hours a day.
In the unlikely event that it is required, the Operational Support team can help coordinate
evacuations and rescues with support from a number of contacts such as In-Country Agents,
Embassies/High Commissions, air rescue organisations and medical support services such
as Capita Global. Parents should be aware that due to the nature of the destinations World
Challenge travels to, it is unlikely that there will be air- or land-based rescue services equivalent to
those at home and that evacuation times and methods will be determined by a range of factors
including time of day, nature of the incident and availability of resources.
Each team carries a satellite distress beacon which allows emergency signals to be transmitted by
an expedition team to Operational Support, via 24-hour monitoring centres around the globe.
The majority of teams also carry a satellite telephone to allow Leaders to communicate from
remote areas.
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Our Leaders
Operations Centre
Safety
Medical Assistance
In-Country Support
World Challenge provides all teams with a comprehensive
medical kit and supporting medical handbook created by
our expedition doctor. Our Operations Support team has
access to medical advice from doctors 24/7 via Capita
Global, who also ensure that our participants receive
the appropriate care once they have been evacuated
to a medical facility, which may involve transfers and
repatriations.
In addition to the In-Country Agent and
trekking and/or project contacts, World
Challenge maintains contact with the British,
Irish and often American and Australian
High Commissions/Embassies in each
destination. They are provided with details of
each expedition and are on hand in case of
emergencies.
World Challenge is advised on location of medical facilities
by our In-Country Agents and partners. Comprehensive
medical facilities tend to be located in hub cities which may be a significant distance from where
the team are conducting activities. The standard and provision of smaller, local clinics may vary
week to week but may be utilised by our teams for both minor ailments and if necessary to help
stabilise someone before transferring to a comprehensive facility.
During our main seasons, World Challenge
also places extra members of staff in strategic
locations across the world. These ‘Hubs’
provide an enhanced level of support for teams
and agents where we have the highest volume
of Challengers.
Our ICAs
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Safety
Fitness
Put together by experts, the World Challenge Fitness Assistance Pack
includes guidance on how to get fit, a timeline to plan fitness in the lead
up to expedition, examples of exercises and a range of exercise plans.
Being physically fit and prepared for an expedition is important for both
safety and enjoyment. Challengers will be required to take part in fitness
tests organised at school at certain points throughout the build-up to
departure date. Fitness test results will be submitted to World Challenge
so that we can ensure that Challengers have an adequate level of fitness
to participate safely.
The Fitness Pack provides step-by-step guidance to accompany
Challengers throughout the plan, explaining all they need to know
about each exercise and how to complete it, along with other useful
information about warming up, cooling down and how and when to
stretch. There are many other types of exercise that are suitable for
developing aerobic fitness and strength, however in the Fitness Pack
we have suggested activities that don’t require additional equipment
or resources.
To access all of the necessary fitness information please refer to the
Fitness Assistance Pack or go to My World Challenge
www.myworldchallenge.com.
exercise
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Safety
Project SAFE (Safety Audits for Expeditions)
Safety standards in the developing world often don’t compare to what we are accustomed to at home and so World Challenge has developed
a comprehensive auditing system to monitor the safety and professionalism of all of our in-country providers. Project SAFE was launched at the
beginning of 2013 and is used to screen all pre-booked transport, accommodation and activities. Third-party providers are required to complete a
detailed audit questionnaire focusing on the background of their organisation, operational practice, safety record and equipment. Completed audits
are analysed by our Safety & Training Team to ensure that the providers we are working with are operating in line with good practice.
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Support
Acclimatising in India
overlooking Leh
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Support for Challengers and parents
Customer Support Team
My World Challenge is the website for everything connecting you with World Challenge.
Students, parents, teachers and Expedition Leaders will all be connected through this personalised
website. As decisions are being made, itineraries finalised, invoices due… all of this is managed in
one central location. My World Challenge is also where we post important checklists and updates
to keep the team on task and prepared for their expedition. All of the scheduled meetings with
World Challenge are kept current here, as well as timely updates about the team’s progress.
www.myworldchallenge.com
Customer Support Team
World Challenge have a dedicated Customer
Support Team to answer any queries you have
at all about the expedition; whether it is kit
advice or vaccination advice the team are on
hand with an extensive knowledge of how
the programme works. They can be contacted
on the phone, by email or via the My World
Challenge website. Embarking on an expedition
is a big deal so no question is too small…
My World Ch
allenge fundra
ising page
My World Challenge
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Support
Fundraising
Challenger Events
Students and teachers raise funds for their
expedition through various activities and can
take part in fundraising events organised by
World Challenge. These include sponsored
runs, abseils and mud run challenges. All our
events are open for individual participation
and teams. Taking part in a Challenger Event
is a great way to raise sponsorship for the
expedition and improve fitness. These school
fundraising events are held all over the country
and take place from January to June each year.
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Whole Hog
Challenge
Support
You can fundraise on your own…
• Sheena MacTaggart, Garnock Academy
Completed the Challenger Abseil at the Titan crane in Clydebank where she raised £525. She also held a clairvoyant night where she raised
£800 towards her trip to India South in 2013.
• Thomas Sard, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Tom raised money by selling his home-made jams and chutneys at his local fête. He made £130 for his trip to Nepal in 2015.
… as well as with your team
• Gaby McDivitt, Cramlington Learning Village
Gaby and her friends organised a ‘Boxing Day dip’ at South Beach in Blyth. She raised £1,000 towards her trip to Ghana in 2014.
• Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School Team 1
Organised a day bag-packing at their local Tesco, and raised £385 towards their trip to Ecuador in 2015.
Fundraising ideas
Fundraising can be the most challenging part of the build up to the expedition. It is important
that each Challenger feels supported and encouraged to keep up the momentum. Parents can
play a vital part in the fundraising aspect, not taking over the fundraising initiatives but helping
with ideas, sharing with a network of friends or work colleagues etc. There are loads of ideas
on our website so get involved and help to kick-start your son or daughter’s
fundraising efforts.
Visit the Fundraising section on our website www.world-challenge.co.uk for more
Fundraising Case Studies and news and updates on Fundraising Events.
All in the name of fundraising
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Support
On Expedition
Expedition Leader
Every expedition is accompanied by a World Challenge Expedition Leader and we pride ourselves
on attracting the best in the industry. Our Expedition Leaders are initially selected based on their
qualifications, experience of working with young people and familiarity of travelling within the
developing world.
World Challenge Operations Centre
Our networked and fully-equipped Operations Centre is always on hand to support teams with
any incidents or emergencies. World Challenge provides 24-hour operational support to all of
our expedition teams. During our peak expedition season our global Operations Centre based at
our head office in High Wycombe is staffed with up to 10 support personnel who are ready to
help teams deal with any unforeseen issues. Our trained and experienced team can handle any
problem that may occur, from helping to resolve passport and visa issues to coordinating
medical evacuations.
The Expedition Programme and Your Development
An important step in the development of skills is the process of reflecting and of reviewing
progress made at each stage of the expedition programme. The World Challenge Development
book is given to each Challenger on expedition and filled out in stages, in discussion with the
Expedition Leader, to monitor and evaluate progress made across a number of skill areas while
in-country.
Don’t forget we are on hand to answer any questions you have. You can contact us through My World Challenge or directly:
www.myworldchallenge.com
Customer Support: +44 (0)1494 427600
Customer Support email: customersupport@myworldchallenge.com
World Challenge Partners & Accreditation
We’re experts and wholly passionate about what we do. We are proud to be one of the very few school expedition organisations to have
been externally verified as compliant with BS8848 as well as being award the LOtC Quality Badge for overseas expeditions. We have not
‘self-asserted’ our compliance, this has been externally audited by the awarded bodies. We remain actively engaged with both BS8848 and
LOtC Quality Badge as they both aspire to ensure quality and safety on overseas expeditions, which is our key priority.
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Social Media
You can share ideas, photos and videos about fundraising, buying kit, training expeditions
and any other aspect of your programme, through our social media channels. You can also
ask us questions or follow our Destination of the Month campaign on Facebook and Twitter
to find out more about our 44 destinations.
Once you’re back, post your pictures and videos for your friends and family, as well as past,
present and future Challengers to share and enjoy. You can also enter our annual Challenger
Photo Competition with a chance to have your photo appear in our official calendar.
• facebook.com/worldchallenge
• twitter.com/World_Ch
• instagram.com/world_challenge
• youtube.com/worldchallenge1
• flickr.com/photos/world-challenge
COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AND LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!
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2014 teams returning home
r School, Essex,
King Edward VI Gramma
and Kyrgyzstan)
Silk Route (Uzbekistan
Driffield School,
North Humbersid
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Laos & Vietnam
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Project Ghana
Guiseley School
Team 2, West Yo
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Thailand and Laos
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Denbigh School, Midla
Kilimanjaro)
Queen Elizabeth’
s Grammar School
, Linconshire,
Bolivia
Elephant and Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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“Thank you for giving my
daughter the opportunity
to spread her wings whilst
discreetly providing the support
and reassurance I needed to
let her fly!”
Parent - Kenilworth School & Sports College
Thailand & Laos 2013
UK Group Head Office
Europe & Africa Regional Office
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