East London News A Force for the community…
Emdad Rahman
A TEAM OF budding mountaineers from East London have climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland, the highest mountain in the British Isles, to raise funds for and awareness of their cause.
The twelve strong team started their journey at the Hedgecock Centre in Barking & Dagenham with a Dementia Friends information session, before travelling by minibus to Fort William in Scotland, before completing their trek for the Bangladesh Regeneration Trust UK (BRTUK).
The money raised by the team will support a student investment programme (SIP), women’s education, dignity packs, water and sanitation hygiene, water bottles for school children and grants for vegetation farming and micro-business support.
BRTUK is a UK registered charity primarily focused on providing regeneration and development support of rural Bangladesh through educational, livelihood and health initiatives.These areas are often neglected, but rife with poverty and extreme hardship. Any small initiatives such as those delivered by BRTUK makes a huge impact on many lives, especially women and children.
BRTUK chair Nazir Ali said, “We thank the team and our well wishers for the tremendous support throughout. This trek was very challenging what with the constant adverse weather conditions but it has raised the profile of our work greatly. We continue to be reliant on the public goodwill to support the needy.”
Outdoor pursuits instructor Joynul Ahmed commented, “It was a hugely challenging day with the weather conditions sometimes changing within minutes. The team experienced sun and then long periods of harsh rain followed by bone chilling winds at the summit. Despite the huge challenges faced each and every single member saw it through to the end. Well done everybody.”
•To recognise the efforts of the intrepid East Londoners and make a donation, go to:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/BenNevis
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