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The river Niger flows through one of the world's most challenging and least known areas. From its source in the highlands of Guinea, through Mali and Niger before finally entering the Atlantic in Nigeria, it embodies the spirit of West Africa: an orgin of identity, a source of income, a migratory route - in short a vital lifeline for many of the 100million who live within its reach.
But it is also under increasing pressure. For centuries the lifeblood of the region, the Niger is now at daily risk from pollution, encroaching desert and habitat destruction all resulting from human activity.
Together with photographer Daniel Norwood, and with support from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, I aim to follow the river from its source to its mouth. Our journey will in parts follow the routes taken by the first European explorers of the Niger, many of whom were sent to their eventual deaths in an attempt to solve the riddle of where the river began and ended. On the way we hope to document the changing face of the Niger and the daily struggle of communities whose wellbeing is inextricably linked with that of the river itself.
View our blog at http://blogs.bootsnall.com/nigerriverproject
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So please sponsor us now!
Many thanks for your support.
Raised:
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Raised so far: £2,176.91
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Well done Ben! Looking forward to seeing you soon Donation by Andy Ali & James Nuttall on 06/02/07 |
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Well done, not too far now! Donation by Patti on 30/01/07 |
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From those who missed the Coffee Morning Donation by Peter & Lis Holmes, Sadie Gould +others on 14/01/07 |
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Sorry we couldn't get to the Coffee Morning. Well done everyone! Donation by Rhona & Robbie Tillard on 10/01/07 |
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For the Coffee Morning Donation by Liz Webb on 08/01/07 |
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Everyone's hard work has paid off! We are all waiting for next exciting instalments. Good Luck! Donation by St Thomas on 08/01/07 |
£936.91 + £264.26 Gift Aid |
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Just in case I don't make the coffee morning on 6 Jan - keep going and good luck. Donation by Sally Vaughan on 17/12/06 |
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Well Done and Good Luck! Donation by Michael & Ursula Parker on 14/12/06 |
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Happy Christmas. Paddle well. Look forward to seeing you back in the woods Donation by Bill and Sue on 12/12/06 |
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We hope it's all gone swimmingly, but without too much swimming! Donation by Rob and Nicki Grinham on 30/11/06 |
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Good Luck and Take Care Boys Donation by Jennie Hoare on 20/11/06 |
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Great stuff Ben, just wish I could be out there too. Donation by Claire Acworth on 20/11/06 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Victoria Sepkes on 09/11/06 |
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Good Luck from Mo and Zoe Donation by Mo and Zoe on 08/11/06 |
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Remember to boil the water first. Good luck!! Donation by Michael Hanley on 08/11/06 |
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Have a wicked time! Donation by Fiona on 08/11/06 |
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Good luck Dan Donation by Bartholomea Verhagen on 07/11/06 |
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Have a wonderful adventure, and come home safely! Donation by Lyndall on 06/11/06 |
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Donation by Paul Wraight on 06/11/06 |
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Have the most amazing time but take care! Donation by Gay on 02/11/06 |
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Good luck. See you when you get back Donation by Arnold and Jo on 01/11/06 |
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We once canoed for one day on The Dordogne - The restaurants were good! Good Luck Donation by David & Liz on 30/10/06 |
£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Bibi & Ben on 22/10/06 |
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Well done Ben for making this happen. Wishing you and Dan all the best on the expedition. Donation by Ally on 20/10/06 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck! Donation by Andrea on 18/10/06 |
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| * Total raised online: | £2,176.91 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
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| Total Raised: | £2,176.91 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £597.08 |
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