As many of you know, this year has been a year of empowerment and growth for me.  Even though I have been active in creating awareness on the atrocities in Darfur, I felt maybe there was another way to raise money for a good cause in order to bring the physical, emotional, and financial resources necessary to help women in Congo and Uganda empower themselves and help those who have suffered more than two decades of civil wars and genocide. There are too many people in this world who need help in one way or another.  Therefore, I've decided to start doing my part by participating in Climb Take Action .  This is my opportunity to help women and children in the Congo and Uganda and also fortify my mind, body, and spirit.  :)

On November 21st,  I trekked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru to raise funds for the International Medical Corps . Thank you for all your love and support!  Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help me exceed my goal of $500. 

Many thanks!
 

Bianca Thalia Roman
 

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Climb Take Action is dedicated to empowering women in war-torn Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo by climbing to raise funds and awareness to their suffering.

Trekking to Empower Others
Representing more than 80% the world’s refugees, women and children suffer most in emergencies, yet they hold the key to a healthy, peaceful future because of their resilience and determination.  Both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, neighboring countries in central Africa, have suffered more than two decades of civil wars that have left millions dead and even greater numbers homeless.  None have suffered more than the women and children.

Tens of thousands of women have been neglected, murdered, abducted, brutally raped, tortured, and overall forgotten. Congo Wars have claimed more lives than any conflict since the end of World War II, yet the crisis has received little attention outside of central Africa. Help us in our efforts to raise support and awareness that will that will bring the physical, emotional, and financial resources necessary to help women in Congo and Uganda empower themselves.

All proceeds will directly support U.S. based humanitarian aid organization, International Medical Corps' (IMC), improve the health and well-being of thousands of women and children affected by war and chronic poverty in Congo and Uganda.   All donations are tax deductible. 

Sponsored programs currently include, but are not limited to: gender-based violence prevention, nutritional and mental health care programs.