VSO Challenge Events

Understanding VSO VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries VSO is different from most organisations that fight poverty. Instead of sending money or food, they bring people together to share skills and knowledge. Approximately 1,500 skilled professionals are currently working in carefully selected placements across the world. Working in 44 of the world’s poorest countries Working in the areas of HIV and AIDS, Disability, Health, Education, Secure Livelihoods, Participation and Governance Also supporting disadvantaged communities through our advocacy and campaigns work.

Accenture / VSO partnership began in 1999 The Accenture Foundations granted $3.3m over 5 years in support of VSO programmes aligned to Skills to Succeed Employees can volunteer overseas with VSO VSO Challenge Events Have raised over $3m to date Open to every employee No prior experience needed Have so far been undertaken by over 500 Accenture employees from 17 countries Accenture and VSO

CLIMB THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN AFRICA! The Cause Funds raised which support VSO’s programmes in East Africa where the trek takes place £375 deposit, £2,800 fundraising target. £600 personal cost payment The Event – 11 days in Kenya/Tanzania Visit to a local VSO project 7 day camping trek up Kilimanjaro on the quiet and beautiful Rongai route. Travel through 5 ecological zones (inc rainforest, alpine desert and glacial) and see African wildlife. VSO Kilimanjaro Challenge 2 nd – 12 th October 2011

TAKE PART IN VSO’S FIRST SIMIEN CHALLENGE The Cause Funds raised which support VSO’s programmes in East Africa where the trek takes place £375 deposit, £2,800 fundraising target. £600 personal cost payment The Event - 11 days in Ethiopia Visit to a local VSO project 7 day camping trek through beautiful route far from the regular tourist trails Topping several summits and experiencing incredible views of the surrounding area VSO Simien Challenge 8 th – 18 th March 2012

Why go with VSO? You have the opportunity to raise money for some of the poorest people in the world and make a genuine difference to their lives, while taking part in an once in a lifetime trek. VSO provide comprehensive and personalised support in you fundraising and preparation for the trek. You have a chance to visit the people and projects you are supporting which you can very rarely visit independently. For some of our challenges you will be supporting Accenture’s Skills to Succeed Corporate Citizenship scheme. The cost structure operates on a sliding scale so the more money you raise above the fundraising target, the less you personally pay (you could go for as little as your deposit and the cost of your flights). You can extend your time overseas and explore the area independently.

What past participants have said about taking part in VSO Challenge Events.. I have to say that this trek has been one of the most memorable experiences of my Accenture career to date. This is amazing and I would definitely recommend this to everyone” Sri Remala, Consultant, US “This was an awesome challenge! The scenery was amazing and the whole experience was one I will never forget. I am so proud to have taken part in this initiative”. Martin Burkhart, Analyst Programmer, Germany “This is definitely one of the best things I have ever done. I loved every minute, from the fundraising to the summit… so much so that I have already signed up for Everest! I recommend this to everyone.” Nini Mishra, Analyst, UK “One of the best experiences of my life… inspirational. I would recommend this to every Accenture employee, it’s a great leveling experience and you will make relationships that will last your whole career.” Gib Bulloch, Senior Executive, UK

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