CARE New Media Challenge

Women in Technology is supporting the CARE New Media Challenge, which will see digital professionals challenging themselves and poverty by supporting poverty relief charity CARE International.

The Challenge

On Saturday 3rd September, teams will go head- to-head to complete a marathon distance multi-activity course in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire. This includes biking forest tracks, canoeing on a river and completing a spectacular trail challenge. There will be with a few mystery challenges to solve along the way and a bonus stage for the super fit and ultra-competitive! The challenge will followed by a well–deserved meal and party.

With teams from a variety of digital agencies and IT departments already signed up the competition is hotting up. Neil

Munro, CARE’s Head of Challenge says,

“It’s a great way to get out of the office and active for a worthwhile cause, whilst networking with peers from the industry. It will test teams’ stamina and fitness, as well as appealing to their team spirit, not to mention their sense of fun.”

The Cause

Every drop of sweat will be worthwhile as funds raised will support aid and development agency CARE International. The charity is hoping to top funds raised from the previous two years’ challenges, by raising more than £35,000 to support some of the world’s poorest people.

About CARE

CARE fights poverty and injustice in over 87 countries around the world. CARE’s mission is to create lasting change in poor communities and put money where it is needed most.

Drought and famine in the Horn of Africa

CARE is currently working in the Horn of Africa, where almost 10 million people in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are sev erely affected by drought. This is the most severe food crisis in the world today. CARE is providing safe drinking water, hygiene and sanitation, nutrition and livelihood protection as well as assistance with livestock, helping families to cope with current and future challenges. This is alongside their long-term work in the area to reduce people’s vulnerability.

Feeling Inspired? Sign up today!

If you feel inspired to get active for a day, then please click here to visit the website for more details,
call 0207 934 9470 or email challenge@careinternational.org

You can also Walk All Over Poverty with CARE on Saturday 1st October in Windsor. Walk 10 or 25 km and you will help support CARE’s emergency response, enabling them to provide fast, effective relief to people as soon as a disaster occurs. Click here for more details.