Congo Activists of Michigan is proud to announce our 3rd Annual Hike for Congo on May 4th & 5th, 2013. Hike starts at 11am both days, potluck picnic around 12:30pm.
Hike for Congo is a fundraiser for our youth parters in the Democratic Republic of Congo, "Youth for a New Society". Their program is called the Congo Connect Project, which aims to advance the cause of social justice through creative and innovative means using art, music, and technology to promote social justice.
They held a Peace Concert for youth in December 2012. They continue to work on the establishment of Technology Networking Centers (TNC). TNCs are social spaces equipped with computers, internet access and other digital tools that allow the youth to connect and communicate with other young people inside and outside of the Congo. Hikers are encouraged to raise funds for the cause. Learn more about Congo Connect on our Congo Connect webpage.
Hike for Congo is a fundraiser for our youth parters in the Democratic Republic of Congo, "Youth for a New Society". Their program is called the Congo Connect Project, which aims to advance the cause of social justice through creative and innovative means using art, music, and technology to promote social justice.
They held a Peace Concert for youth in December 2012. They continue to work on the establishment of Technology Networking Centers (TNC). TNCs are social spaces equipped with computers, internet access and other digital tools that allow the youth to connect and communicate with other young people inside and outside of the Congo. Hikers are encouraged to raise funds for the cause. Learn more about Congo Connect on our Congo Connect webpage.
The Hike for Congo will be a 3.6 mile forest hike in the Waterloo Rec Area, 30 minutes northwest of Ann Arbor. There are several other trails nearby - so you can add on more miles if you want! There is a Discovery Center to explore too (great for kids!). Join us for a potluck picnic after the hike!
Hike starts at 11am both days, picnic around 12:30. Meet up at the Discovery Center.
94W, exit 157 to merge onto Pierce Rd. toward Old US-12 (2.5mi), turn left onto Bush Rd, left to Eddy Discovery Center (17030 Bush Rd. Chelsea, MI)
Hike starts at 11am both days, picnic around 12:30. Meet up at the Discovery Center.
DIRECTIONS::
(from Ann Arbor to Hike start @ Eddy Discovery center)
Sign up for the Hike for Congo - 4 steps
1) Send an email to rfcwaa@gmail.com saying "sign me up for the hike!"
2) Start fundraising. Our goal is to raise $3000 for the youth. You can add donations to our online fundraising page here: http://www.crowdrise.com/
You can also make your own fundraising page for the Hike for Congo by clicking the “Join our Team” link on our crowdrise page.
3) Recruit your friends to hike! 4) Show up and hike on May 4 and/or May 5
**BONUS:: Bring used electronics to donate to the youth! Used, but working, cellphones, laptops, digital cameras, flash drives, etc. We will mail them to our youth partners in D.R.Congo **
Join and share the facebook event page too: https://www.facebook.com/
All hikers will get a t-shirt! design TBD
