Overview
Charity Challenge in Guatemala

This Charity Challenge, to be run annually each November, aims to top up the Phoenix fund for Guatemala. Since we started in Guatemala in 2003 our children numbers have risen considerably and the schemes we are implementing are growing. To ensure success and sustainability in the future, we are introducing the Phoenix Guatemala Charity Challenge, climbing four volcanoes in a week: Acatenango, San Pedro, Tajumulco: the highest volcano in Central America, and Pacaya. Funds raised will go towards primary and secondary school scholarships for our 600-plus children over the next few years, increased food and fruit programs, Plan Ancianos, Plan Fertilizante and utensils needed as our numbers grow.

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We all know that GVI volunteers cover most fixed costs. Though to enable us to cover all our costs makes a huge difference - hence the Charity Challenge

Dom Williams, GVI Latin America Projects Director

What Difference Does This Project Make?

GVI volunteers' contributions cover a vast majority of our fixed costs per year to run the projects, though there is always a need from the GVI Charitable Trust to top up the kitty. It is also a great opportunity from volunteers past, present and future to get together, undertake the challenge and also to visit the communities to see how the kids are getting along. Any funds raised will go towards our increasing scholarship pot, Plan Ancianos, seed and tree schemes, and other fixed costs we have throughout the year.

Highlights

Climb four of Guatemala's volcanoes; raise money for the GVI Phoenix Guatemala projects; see the kids; get together with past volunteers and see the progress being made on the ground, thanks to all your efforts.

Location

Guatemala is one of the jewels of Central America, packed with ancient ruins, active volcanoes and intriguing Mayan culture. Challengers will spend the first night in Antigua before setting of on the treks.

Field Conditions

There will be a mixed bag of accommodations, from staying in hotels to camping. All costs are included in the challenge fee. Nights 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 will be spent in comfortable hotels with hot water. Nights 2 and 5 will be spent camping. We will be carrying all our kit!