Spora’s Explorers Fund
Peter Sporas worked as an exploration geologist for more than 25 years and was involved in the generation, discovery, and definition of significant gold deposits in Australia and Africa.
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Mount Stanley
Mount Stanley is the highest mountain in the Rwenzori Mountain range, and the third highest mountain in Africa.
Pelorus Foundation
Pelorus Foundation partners with leading conservation organisations positioned in unique destinations around the world, from the Red Sea to Africa’s vast wilderness. Help us make an impact in wildlife conservation.
Epilepsy Canada
Epilepsy Canada raises funds towards advanced research into a cure for epilepsy. Greater public knowledge and understanding about epilepsy will lead to more research dollars aimed at finding a cure.
Heart&Stroke
The Heart&Stroke foundation has been leading research in heart and brain health for over 60 years. From the prevention of disease to the development of life-saving interventions to the transformation of rehabilitation, their research is truly life changing.
Dorobo update – July 2020
Despite the global reach of ‘Korona,’ (as it’s known locally), so far we are pleasantly surprised that the health impact has seemingly been negligible among the hunter-gatherer and pastoral communities we work with – the Hadza, Akie, Maasai and Datoga.
Tusk Update – July 2020
The pandemic has led to wildlife rangers across Africa having their salaries significantly cut, leaving families without income and wildlife vulnerable and unprotected.
Milgis Trust update – July 2020
Perhaps the most notable success of the Milgis trust has been the restoration of the free-roaming elephant population.
Tusk
Tusk has earned a reputation for providing a highly efficient solution for funding wildlife conservation programmes. For 30 years, they have helped pioneer an impressive range of successful conservation initiatives across more than 20 countries.
Instruments4africa
Instruments4africa (I4A) is a not-for-profit (501c-3) organization formed to reinforce traditional music and the arts in Africa. Committed to cultural preservation, I4A supports artists to keep their practice alive so they can continue to empower their communities.
Saruni Adopt an Acre Appeal
Saruni is a collection of deluxe, intimate safari lodges in Kenya’s private conservancies, from Samburu to the Masai Mara. We offer exclusive experiences of African wildlife, culture & wilderness in partnership with the communities.
Maasai Steppe – 2018
At the end of February, members of the Dorobo fund team (Daudi, Thad, Joshua, and Mika) took a trip to the Simanjiro Easements and the greater Maasai Steppe ecosystem.
Vinson Massif
The Vinson Massif is the highest peak in the Antarctic – read about the BARAKA adventurer, Claire Floriet, as she fulfils a lifelong dream on this expedition!
Vinson Massif: The Big Day
Finally the big day had arrived – I left for Puntas Arenas on Christmas Day! On December 29, we woke early and waited for the call to say that the weather is clear enough to fly to Union Glacier, Antarctica…
Women Lead Climate Action
It’s a privilege to embark on the Vinson Massif expedition with a team of women who are also supporting some great causes. Take a look at the UN’s Women Lead Climate Action Programme in Cambodia, as well as the Her Planet Earth page. Check out Sandra Marichal’s video about her experience in Antarctica.
Expedition Team Member Reference Notes
Adventure Consultants are great with communication and preparing us for the expedition. Below are some of the reference notes they sent us.
The Cold Truth by Sandra Marichal
Watch “The Cold Truth: An Expedition to Antarctica” by Sandra Marichal, an #up2degrees documentary about the aircon of our planet: Antarctica. Sandra says:
“Every day is magical… Every day has a beauty I’ve never seen. It’s a place that makes you feel very humble to be invited on the planet – and the least we can do is to protect and respect it.”
Vinson Massif Expedition 2017/2018
During the southern summer of 2017/18, Adventure Consultants will operate its twenty fourth year of expeditions to Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest summit. Check out the Vinson Massif Expedition 2017/18.
Update on the Coral Reef – 2017
Due to inundation of the sandbar in Maziwe Marine Reserve, turtle nests must be relocated to mainland Tanzania for successful incubation.
Update on the Hadza – 2017
This is the third time the Dorobo Fund has co-hosted this event with Tarangire Safari Lodge in the last eight years.
Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is passionate about Conquering Cancer in Our Lifetime. In January 2017, we successfully achieved our Billion Dollar Challenge, a historic five-year campaign securing more than $1 billion, in partnership with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, for personalized cancer medicine. With the funds and the generosity of our community of supporters, we are now in the early days of delivering on our promise of Personalized Cancer Medicine.
The History of Mt Gunnbjørn Fjeld: Gunnbjörn Ulfsson
Gunnbjörn Ulfsson (c. 10th century), also Gunnbjörn Ulf-Krakuson, was a Norwegian settler in Iceland. He was reportedly the first European to sight Greenland. A number of modern place names in Greenland commemorates Gunnbjörn, most notably Gunnbjørn Fjeld.
Mt Gunnbjørn Fjeld, the highest peak in Greenland
The highest peak in the Arctic. Greenland’s highest mountain, Mt Gunnbjørn Fjeld, is also the highest peak located north of the Arctic Circle…
Experiences on Vinson Massif
Imagine yourself on the summit of Mount Vinson 16,050 ft (4892 m), the highest peak in Antarctica and one of the coveted Seven Summits. Majestic, snow-covered peaks stand guard over vast glaciers below and in the distance, snow meets sky along a noticeably curved horizon…
Vinson Massif
The Vinson Massif is situated in the heart of the Ellsworth Mountains, 700 nautical miles from the South Pole, Antarctica…
Baraka in MdS
Marathon des Sables was gruelling! I faced many challenges while running the Sands, but just took it one day at a time. Running an ultra marathon every day was not an easy feat, but doing it for a greater cause proves to be very motivating!
It just took my breath away…
It’s the most beautiful place… Upon arrival, I experienced the peaceful, deafening silence of utter isolation and remote wilderness in Greenland. The extended expedition up the summit of Mount Gunnbjørn Fjeld was an unforgettable experience.
Mt Gunnbjørn Fjeld
Read about the BARAKA adventurer, Claire Floriet, as she takes on the highest mountain peak in the Arctic…
Mount Gunnbjørn Fjeld
Mount Gunnbjørn Fjeld is the highest mountain peak in the Arctic (3694m) located on the remote east coast of Greenland and forms part of the Watkins Range of nunataks (rocky mountains protruding from the glacial ice-cap)…
I’m off to Greenland!
Mount Gunnbjørn Fjeld is the highest mountain peak in the Arctic (3694m) located on the remote east coast of Greenland and forms part of the Watkins Range of nunataks (rocky mountains protruding from the glacial ice-cap). From 23 May 2017 I will be climbing this magnificent summit for BARAKA! It has been a dream of mine to achieve this climb ever since I read about it…
MdS Timings No 10
MdS Timings No 10 – Marathon des Sables sends out newsletters with very interesting articles on the race and how to prepare for it. I thought I would share some with Baraka…
MdS – Marathon des Sables
Read about the BARAKA runner, Claire Floriet, on her adventure in the Moroccan Sahara desert while completing the Marathon des Sables…
What does it take to train for something like this?
What does it take to train for something like this? Here is a bit of a photo essay giving you a glimpse into how much preparation went into training for MdS – I trained for over a year in all kinds of weather conditions… We faced so many challenges!
Fifth Stage | MdS
Fifth Stage: Read news from the various stages in the 32nd Marathon des Sables, 2017, as Claire Floriet runs for BARAKA…
Fourth Stage | MdS
Fourth Stage: Read news from the various stages in the 32nd Marathon des Sables, 2017, as Claire Floriet runs for BARAKA…
MdS Day 4
Today marks 100km. So far, so good, but my feet are taking a beating – blisters! I ran through dunes and over the jebel covered in sand. Tomorrow is the big distance day: 86km in one go! Not easy. I really hope this inspires people to sponsor me and donate.
WAA Ultra Equipment
Quand l’extérieur n’est que désert, l’aventure est intérieure. Le MARATHON DES SABLES peut se résumer de la manière la plus simple…
Second Stage | MdS
Second Stage: Read news from the various stages in the 32nd Marathon des Sables, 2017, as Claire Floriet runs for BARAKA…
First Stage | MdS
Read news from the various stages in the 32nd Marathon des Sables, 2017, as Claire Floriet runs for BARAKA…
MdS Day 1
The first MdS race day spanned a distance of 30.3km through amazing scenery: dunes, rocky hills, big spaces and a big blue sky. I took it easy today and finished in just over 6 hours – a respectable placing!
32nd MdS – As If You Were There
For the first time, MARATHON DES SABLES is launching a web series… with a final episode broadcast at the end of May to look back over the event…
The Day has finally arrived!
The big day has finally arrived! After a year of training and preparation, I am in Morocco and starting my Marathon des Sables race today. Let me run a kilometer for you in support of the great charities BARAKA endorses!
MdS Timings No 9
This year, our communication and tracking devices are even better! Your loved-ones will be able to follow your every move on MDS and send you daily encouragements…
MdS Timings No 7
The organisation makes no compromises on respecting the environment. Action is taken at every level to ensure that the desert is left clean and to offset the MDS carbon footprint…
MdS Timings No 6
The day before the first stage of the 32nd MARATHON DES SABLES, you will need to pass the technical and medical check. A few important reminders…
MdS Timings No 5
Race equipment: Whatever type of backpack you have, you’ll need to keep some of your equipment handy so that you can use it during the stage…
MdS Timings No 4
All that remains is to limit the impact of factors that you can influence: they all feed into the success of your MDS…
Look after your feet
As a runner, I sometimes forget how important it is for me to look after my feet. After the marathon run at Mt Kilimanjaro, my feet were so blistered up!