We are climbing Mount Elgon in Uganda to raise support for the essential resources needed to empower vulnerable children and create brighter educational futures.

What we are Climbing For

• Solar Power for the School --

Reliable electricity can be life-changing for a rural African school.  Solar power provides lighting for classrooms, allows students to study beyond daylight hours, and makes it possible to use computers, educational technologies, and other essential resources.  It brings not only electricity, but greater opportunity to an entire school community.

• School Fees for Vulnerable Children -- 

In Uganda, even when schools are available, many vulnerable children cannot attend because their familites simply cannot afford the required fees, uniforms, books, and supplies.  Helping cover school fees removes one of the greatest barriers to education and gives children the opportunity to remain in school, learn, dream, and build a brighter future. 

• Teacher Training --

A school is only as strong as the teachers standing in its classrooms.  In many under-resourced rural communities, teachers have had limited acccess to professional training and continuing education. Investing in teacher development strengthens classroom instruction, introduces more effective teaching methods, and multiplies the impact of our investment-- because one well-equipped teacher can influence hundreds of children over the course of a career. 

Join us in this challenge!

Find sponsors to support your climb. Raise $2000 toward the life changing goals and a once in a lifetime experience. The Sasa Trail: The shortest but most challenging trail is a three day trip. This is the original route to Wagagai, Mount Elgon’s 4,321m peak. The trail begins in the town of Budadiri in the Eastern Region of Uganda at an altitude of 1,250m. The first day involves a tough ascent of 1,650m. The trail then enters the forest, and you reach Mudangi Cliffs which are climbed using ladders. Next, there's 2.5 hour walk through the picturesque bamboo forest. Day 2 features a gentler walk, and you will reach Wagagai. You only need your own cold weather sleeping bag and the rest is provided with sherpas, food, and tents. Every mile will be one more amp for a child's enlightment. Please contact Viva Global for more information at djlippiat@gmail.com.  Complete the encrypted application if you are interested in going on this adventure or go to Mount Elgon for Education to sponsor a climber.