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Everest is the highest peak in the world located in the Himalayas in Asia.. The basecamp challenge requires me to undertake two weeks of difficult and demanding trekking reaching an altitude of 5500 metres.

 

I am covering the cost of the trip myself so any money raised will go towards the cause. I aim to raise £10000 and would greatly appreciate your support.

 

I am doing this challenge to raise money which will go towards providing clean water and adequate sanitation in Africa.  In the developed world we have a plentiful supply of clean drinking water which we often take for granted.

 

Just some facts:

  • One billion people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water
  • Almost half the world’s population lack adequate sanitation. This affects their health, their environment, their basic dignity and their children’s future. 
  • Around 80% of all sickness and disease in the world is caused by inadequate water or sanitation
  • Water related diseases account for 2.2 million deaths each year, mostly among children under the age of five
  • Diarrhoeal diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation are responsible for the deaths of 5,000 children every single day.

 

 

WATER, THE SOURCE OF LIFE

"We have made every living thing out of water." (Sura 21 The Prophets, ayat 30).

Money raised will go towards:

 

·        providing hand-dug wells, tubewells or boreholes that reach groundwater resources.

·        rehabilitation of existing wells that have fallen into disrepair, as it is more cost effective than the construction of new wells.

·        hygienically sealing wells and fitting them with appropriate pumps that the communities are trained to maintain and service themselves

·        rainwater harvesting which is a viable alternative or supplementary source. Rainwater is generally collected from roofs, from where it is filtered and stored in tanks

Check out PRESS RELEASE

http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/09/16/birmingham-pharmacist-yaser-baig-in-mount-everest-charity-trek-97319-21825692/

 

A specific project has not yet been decided on but Islamic Relief are involved in water and sanitation projects throughout Africa.

Donate and help Islamic relief quench the thirst of communities in Africa.

If you have any questions please email me on yaser_baig@hotmail.co.uk

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Islamic Relief gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

I already sponsored under pseudo name but this is for Manchester United Donation by Sajida Madni 18/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!! It'd be cool if you wore your Thundercats T-Shirt whilst climbing it!!!!! Donation by Hummera Anjam 18/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Uzma 15/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

This is for you Auntie Sajida (and MAN U!!!!) And of course to Uncle Yaser for inspiring me (8) and my little brother Zaki (4). May Allah reward you. Donation by Usayd Malik 14/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

why MAN UTD!! pray you succeed Donation by shazan ahmed 14/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Man United - sorry who are they! Donation by Amjid 14/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Man United - Sajida u better keep ur promise! Donation by Allah ka bendaa 14/11/08  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Donation by Saira 13/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

dude y not just raise the money n send it......tryin to be hero n climb everest n that! Donation by samir dhalla 12/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

just make sure you shower once youve finished!! good luck bro...slms and duas... Donation by Asad Ali Khan 09/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

May Allah bless u. Keep up the good work Donation by ? 08/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the climb inshallah, lets pray you are better at mountaineering then you are at stomaching rides! Donation by Anonymous 08/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, I wish you every success....The greater the challenge, the greater the reward. Donation by Shazia Akhtar 07/11/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Feesabililah Donation by Zaker Baig 05/11/08  

£150.00

May Allah (swt) quench your thirst on your mountain journey as you have quenched the thirst of so many of the needy inshAllah! salaam Donation by Asfar Ali 03/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

there shud b more ppl in this world lyk u!!! Mashallah!! x Donation by mehnaz bashir 03/11/08  

£30.00

Good luck Yaser!!! U're doing a gr8 job so far may u be rewrded for all ur efforts <inshallah>! Donation by Sophie Anjam 03/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Make sure your well stocked up on snicker bars others you gonna look like a fool. May Allah (swt) reward you for ur efforts. Donation by Mr T 27/10/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Keep the money coming people. With enough generosity Yaser Biag can beat his target!! May Allah reward him and all involved for their efforts. :) Donation by danger mouse 17/10/08  

£760.00 + £214.36 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Salima Lanquaye 15/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well. Donation by farzana 10/10/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

I think it's wonderful what you're doing, inspirational and I wish you all the best. God speed Yaser :) Donation by Maree from Wonderland 10/10/08  

£29.00

Donation by Anonymous 09/10/08  

£40.00

Despite the failing economy and so called credit crunch i have decided to donate (a hours wage) to help this young man. Good luck. Long live Labour Donation by Gordon Brown 05/10/08  

£505.00 + £142.44 Gift Aid

Glad to see you are getting closer to your target. InshAllah you will reach it no time. May Allah reward you and all involved for their efforts. :) Donation by danger mouse 04/10/08  

£515.00 + £145.26 Gift Aid

May Allah (swt) give you strength and InshAllah reward you for this good deed. Donation by ANONYMOUS 01/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Khuda ne vasthe say salaamath vapas ah!!! good luck and inshAllah you will be rewarded for your hardwork. p.s watch out for the human eating Yaks! Donation by Eubank 30/09/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 30/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

may Allah give you strength and help you stay focussed inshallah. my thoughts and duas will be with you :) Donation by miss A 29/09/08  

£620.00 + £174.87 Gift Aid

Your an absolute gem ( not bad looking either). I wish you every success in your challenge. Its good to see positive press about muslims for once. Donation by Ivy Tomkins 29/09/08  

£790.00 + £222.82 Gift Aid
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