Caritas 24-Hour Challenge – Supporting the Soloman Islands

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This year’s Caritas Lenten appeal is focused on the Solomon Islands. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is an agency for justice, peace and development.

Water activity – Leaders testing out the activities for the day

Water activity – Leaders testing out the activities for the day

Money raised will support caritas intheir programmes to help provide clean water, food and health care to communities in the Solomon Islands.

Challenge 2000 will be running a 24 hour non-stop event which will incorporate the four aspects of the challenge which are Live it, Sweat it, Stop it, Move it

This event will held from 5pm Friday 4th April finishing at 5pm Saturday 5th of April at Challenge 2000, 27 Dr Taylor Terrace Johnsonville.

LIVE IT our young people will experience what it feels like to live without a home. Come along and live in our temporary housing made from cardboard boxes, newspapers and tarpaulins.

SWEAT IT our young people experience what it feels like to work in shifts making items that help you earn a living.

Leaders and team captains practicing activities

Leaders and team captains practicing activities

MOVE IT our young people will work together with other young people to make a difference.

STOP IT our young people will move out of their comfort zone to try something new without the normal accessories and comfort.

If you are interested in being part of this or supporting it, please contact Heath on 0273293270 or Nicole 021655697, Challenge 2000 4770045 or heathhutton@challenge2000.org.nz.      

If you would like to send details of this event you can download a poster here

 

Leaders planning the event

Leaders planning the event

 

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