Climbing Kilimanjaro: An Undeniable Strength in Community
This is part of a series of reflections from EFAC Scholars participating in EFAC’s Climb Kilimanjaro & Elevate Education Fundraising Expedition.
The journey to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania was nothing short of remarkable, a culmination of months of preparation and an incredible team effort that will forever remain etched in my memory. I am still in disbelief of the experiences I have had as part of such a significant, exhilarating and complex climbing team!
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More Than a Backpack
This is part of a series of reflections from EFAC Scholars participating in EFAC’s Climb Kilimanjaro & Elevate Education Fundraising Expedition.
When I signed up for the Kilimanjaro climb, I was in a very reflective period of my life. I was just about to graduate from the EFAC program and join the alumni. I really wanted to give back to the program for the sake of another child.
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Mwanza on Mount Kenya
This is part of a series of reflections from EFAC Scholars participating in EFAC’s Climb Kilimanjaro & Elevate Education Fundraising Expedition.
In October 2024, I had the unforgettable privilege to embark on a preparatory hike on Mount Kenya, representing my peers from EFAC (Education For All Children). This experience was part of a larger initiative, spearheaded by Lisa Van Sciver, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in January 2025.
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