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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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From Toby Donation by Cat on 17/10/06 |
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Watch out 4 the crocs, hippos and the flesh eating bugs...but seriously Im sure you'll have a ball Donation by Dawn on 16/10/06 |
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Good Luck and well done for helping! Donation by David Greenwood on 12/10/06 |
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Ray Mears's helpline 0800 999000 Donation by Dan's Dad on 12/10/06 |
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Good luck Dan, don't forget that spare body! Donation by Chris M on 11/10/06 |
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Wear clean vest at night and eat properly! Donation by Dan's Mum on 11/10/06 |
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CARRY THE CANOE CAREFULLY AND NAVIGATE THE NIGER NERVELESSLY Donation by the parkess of mungoland on 10/10/06 |
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Best of luck mate! Donation by Edd de Coverly on 03/10/06 |
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Good luck fluffy! Donation by caroline & dan on 27/09/06 |
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good luck and enjoy your adventure! Donation by becky on 26/09/06 |
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Best of luck - looking forward to hearing all about it! Donation by Andy Seal on 26/09/06 |
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Watch the crocs. They can give you a nasty nip Good luck new cousin (in Law) Donation by Steve H on 26/09/06 |
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Have a great adventure and keep safe! Donation by Lucy on 25/09/06 |
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Fantastic! Hope you have your waterproof throwaway camera with you! Donation by Judy on 22/09/06 |
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Good charity to support Donation by Phil on 21/09/06 |
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Watch out for those hippos! Donation by Cat on 20/09/06 |
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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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