OMC 2022 - Como to Ljubljana - Girls Dormitory and Facilities
by One Mile Closer

£510.00
raised by 8 donations
of £1,200.00 Target Goal
43%
The Story
In 2022, our objective is to provide a new Girls' Boarding accommodation and welfare facilities, in response to the overwhelming number of girls returning to the school after the Covid-19 pandemic, during which schools were closed for two years. As a priority request from headteacher Paul, we felt it imperative to assist in support of the female students, who due to various societal issues are at higher risk of not completing their education. Work has already begun to expand the existing facilities but further funds are required to realise this important goal.
We will undertake our postponed 2020 fundraising ride, from Lake Como in Italy, across the Dolomites to Ljubljana, Slovenia during two weeks in early July 2022. This will be our hardest and hilliest ride to date! The route comprises roughly 1500km of cycling, and includes approximately 30,000m of climbing. Amongst the many climbs we will take on, the iconic Passo Stelvio and the monstrous Monte Zoncolan will be two of the biggest achievements for our participants.

One Mile Closer
Since One Mile Closer's inception in 2009, funds donated by our generous supporters have been utilised to expand and support Nalango Secondary School in Kamuli District, Uganda, under the guidance of the inspirational Headteacher, Paul Kasadha, and in partnership with the Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial Foundation.
Past projects include classrooms, teachers accommodation, student boarding facilities, sanitation, solar power, a computer classroom and a science lab. Funds also support ongoing teacher training, student exam preparation and practical science materials.
"Well done! So proud of you all - James, Tim, and HyungGon."
Hyungcho donated £100.00 on 2022/7/29 at 13:3.