Tour of Karamoja Ride4GirlChild participants and friends have fundraised $7,525 for 15 scholarships going to vulnerable girls from host communities along the Warrior Nomad tourist trail through northeast Uganda. The girls will get a life-changing opportunity through a fully funded vocational training at Matany Girls Vocational School.
Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships – The annual bicycle event aims at offering vulnerable girls in Karamoja the opportunity of life-changing education at Matany Girl’s Vocational School (MAGVS). The girls come from various host communities along the Warrior Nomad Bike trail.
Until recently, Karamoja was barely a blip on the map. Yet, the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage are a hard contrast with visible signs of severe poverty and struggle, as Karamoja stands as one of the world’s most impoverished regions.
Saturday 21st October 2022 – The Dutch ambassador flagged off the Tour of Karamoja and launched the Warrior Nomad Trail. Through eco-tourism development Kara-Tunga Tours fosters peace, prosperity, conservation and creates jobs in the Karamoja region. Additionally, the Tour supports 20 girls to access education through Ride 4 Girl Child initiative.
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Ride4GirlChild fundraises 15 scholarships
Tour of Karamoja Ride4GirlChild participants and friends have fundraised $7,525 for 15 scholarships going to vulnerable girls from host communities along the Warrior Nomad tourist trail through northeast Uganda. The girls will get a life-changing opportunity through a fully funded vocational training at Matany Girls Vocational School.
Support the girls by donating any amount from $5 via the fundraiser page on www.GoFundMe.com/f/Ride4GirlChild
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Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships
Tour of Karamoja Riders Fundraise 15 Scholarships – The annual bicycle event aims at offering vulnerable girls in Karamoja the opportunity of life-changing education at Matany Girl’s Vocational School (MAGVS). The girls come from various host communities along the Warrior Nomad Bike trail.
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Until recently, Karamoja was barely a blip on the map. Yet, the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage are a hard contrast with visible signs of severe poverty and struggle, as Karamoja stands as one of the world’s most impoverished regions.
Dutch Ambassador to Uganda flags off Tour of Karamoja 2022
Saturday 21st October 2022 – The Dutch ambassador flagged off the Tour of Karamoja and launched the Warrior Nomad Trail. Through eco-tourism development Kara-Tunga Tours fosters peace, prosperity, conservation and creates jobs in the Karamoja region. Additionally, the Tour supports 20 girls to access education through Ride 4 Girl Child initiative.
Video Tour of Karamoja 2022
Watch the official promotion video of the Tour of Karamoja 2022 Bicycle Challenge taking place 22-30 October 2022.