It never ceases to amaze and inspire me how open and friendly the people in African countries are towards visitors. These boys were just having some fun playing outside and greeted us very warmly. Baraka shared!
Baraka is a word I hear often in many African countries. It is blessing. My mother, Agnès Madeleine Floriet, is my constant inspiration to share Baraka – and that is why I run! Run with me to raise funds and awareness for worthy charities.
I see some pretty wild (pretty, wild!) things on my travels. This little guy was a bit of a surprise! Always look before you sit!
While on my visit in Kenya, I saw much wildlife. Sustainable conservation is so important – that’s why I fully support the […]
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Every year, the MDS comprises around 250 km to be covered in 7 days, and that means ultra! To prepare yourself, is it enough to just increase the amount of training you do? Well…
Donate to the Edmund Rice Foundation towards the Agnes Madeleine Floriet Creative Arts Wing at Sinon Secondary School in Arusha, Tanzania.
The Marathon des Sables captured my imagination from the moment I read about it. I have been training for the MdS for a year…
Milgis Trust in a nutshell: Conservation, education, veterinary needs, water management, healthcare, sustainable land use and a new elephant well project…
Our mission is to protect the cultures, people, landscapes and biodiversity of Tanzania through improved livelihoods and conservation. The Dorobo Fund believes a healthy ecosystem balances the different and often competing needs of people, ecosystems, wildlife, government, and business. Today, these competing interests have never been so pronounced, with infrastructure development, shifts in livelihoods, increased food production, and a rapidly growing population…
Great training run. Testing equipment, shoes, suit, food water. Accompanied by two amazing Tanzanian athletes.
I’ve done training runs now in over a dozen countries: New Zealand, Australia, France, Canada, Philippines, Panama, Colombia, Switzerland, Kenya…
The Golden Ridge Run is a 45km race through rural Tanzania that took place in 2009 for raising funds to build a quality, sustainable Tanzanian school, as well as supporting The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the Dana‐Farber Cancer Institute.
