My story

Rysia and I are now planning on doing the climb on 21 June 2012. We are back in training and ready to go.

In some of the poorest parts of Nigeria, where evangelical religious fervour is combined with a belief in sorcery and black magic, many thousands of children are being blamed for catastrophes, death and famine: and branded witches. Denounced as Satan made flesh by powerful pastors and prophetesses, these children are abandoned, tortured, starved and murdered: all in the name of Jesus Christ.

The charity Stepping Stones Works in partnership with local organisations in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria to build sustainable futures for some of the region's many disadvantaged children, including protecting, saving and transforming the lives of children who have been stigmatised as being 'witches'.

Since 2008 I have been devoted in helping Stepping Stones with fund raising.

Kilimanjaro at 19,340’ it is an extreme, high altitude climb. This will be a huge challenge for someone like me built for comfort rather than the challenges of Kilimanjaro; however I want to make a difference, and if it means climbing mountains then this is the path I will take. If you can help me by making a donation, on behalf of Stepping Stones thank you..

 

My charity

Stepping Stones Nigeria

Stepping Stones Nigeria

Charity Registration No. 1112476

Stepping Stones Nigeria is a grassroots charity dedicated to supporting the rights of vulnerable and exploited children such as the so-called child 'witches' and 'wizards' if the Niger Delta. Working with local partner organisations we deliver education, refuge, healthcare and hope for a brighter future. Through advocacy and research we campaign at a local, national and international level to put a stop to the abuse of innocent children. By focusing our efforts in the Niger Delta we hope to establish an effective model to eradicate the stigmatisation of children as 'witches' and 'wizards', inspiring and supporting others elsewhere in similar circumstances.

Donations 40

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19/04/12

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Hope all goes well for you both!

02/04/12

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Good luck!

02/04/12

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Good Luck and Best Wishes From Barry, Louise & All the team at ACE Security Systems

29/03/12

29/03/12

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Richard, all the best and good luck from Anna, Leo, Cill, Tom and Vicky at Browne Jacobson

29/03/12

28/03/12

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Good Luck Richard & Rhysia, good effort for a good cause. Hope you make it to the top & back!

27/03/12

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Well done mate. hope you make it to the top. wouldn't be me. i get a nose bleed going up a ladder.

27/03/12

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Braver than me!

27/03/12

27/03/12

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Good Luck Richard & Co , Its an amazing thing for you to do from everyone at Britannia

24/01/12

Good luck from all at BDR / Telecom Advance

12/09/11

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for a great day out on the frigate, great company and hospitality (and for being a cheeky sod and reminding me i hadnt donated!)Good Luck Both!

05/08/11

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Pendragon Fund Raising Day, big thanks to everyone involved, hope you all had a great day. William, Carl & Richard

01/08/11

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Good luck Richard, enjoy it will be amazing, from all at Gunnebo UK.

28/06/11

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were sure you will make it all the way to the top of that big hill. good luck from Andy Matt and the staff at Blackpool Cash Generator.

23/06/11

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The very best of luck of Richard from Steve and TSF Retail Solutions.

23/05/11

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Best of Luck Richard we all hope you make it to the top in one piece. From all the team at Telecom Advance Ltd

14/04/11

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Very pleased I can help you reach your goal for Stepping Stones. Great Charity

06/04/11

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best of luck from the really annoying team from Hastings

30/03/11

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Good Luck Richard

17/03/11

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Best of luck Richard!

16/03/11

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We can reinstate the warranty on your office chair, once your slim like frame returns from foreign lands. Good Luck

15/03/11

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All the best, good luck from the Admiral team

15/03/11

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,350.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,350.00
  • Gift Aid£500.00

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