Over 200 people congregated in Windsor on Saturday to ‘walk all over poverty’ for CARE. The event, now in its second year, is set to raise over £30,000.

All CARE challenges are listed below by date. Alternatively, use the left-hand navigation to filter by type of activity.

CARE London to Brighton Cycle Challenge		Prima Solutions Adventure Challenge
12 May 2012		26 May 2012
Get on your bikes with CARE and pedal from city to coast in this classic cycle challenge. Visit the event page.		Join teams from the fashion industry in a multi-activity challenge in Purbeck Peninsula, Dorset. Visit the event page.

Edinburgh Marathon & Half Marathon		CARE Gold Bike Ride
27 May 2012		23 June 2012
CARE has a number of charity places in the Edinburgh Marathon and half marathon. Visit the event page.		New* an awesome cycling challenge that will take you along the Surrey stretch of the official 2012 Olympic Road Race. Visit the event page.

CARE Construction Challenge		CARE London to Paris Cycle Challenge
30 June 2012		5 - 8 July 2012
Join teams from the Construction Industry in a multi-activity challenge in Purbeck Peninsula, Dorset. Visit the event page.		Enjoy your very own French tour and join this fantastic 3 day cycle challenge from London to Paris. Visit the event page.

BG Energy Challenge		British 10k London Run
5 - 7 July 2012		8 July 2012
A multi-activity challenge for anyone who works in or is associated with the energy industry. This event is organised by BG Group in aid of CARE. Visit the event page.		CARE has a number of charity places in the British 10k London Run in 2012. Visit the event page.

CARE 3 Peaks Challenge		CARE New Media Adventure Challenge
15-16 Sept 2012		22 Sept 2012
Take on the classic 3 peaks Challenge, hike the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. Visit the event page.		Hike, bike and canoe on this exciting one day Challenge. Visit the event page.

CARE Walk All Over Poverty		Run to the Beat Half Marathon
6 October 2012		28 October 2012
Walk 8k or 21k in this fantastic charity walk in Guildford. Visit the event page.		London based half marathon set to music and starts and finishes at the Greenwich o2. Visit the event page.

Walk In Her Shoes		CARE Egypt Challenge
March 2013		2013
Walk for charity with 10,000 steps per day for one week in March and celebrate International Women's Day. Visit the event page.		New to our series of events is this 3 Peaks Challenge taking place in the Sinai desert, Egypt. Visit the event page.

Brighton Marathon		Virgin London Marathon
14 April 2013		21 April 2013
You will run along fabulous stretches of coastal road, experiencing panoramic views of the glorious South Downs. Visit the event page.		CARE has a number of charity places in the 2013 Virgin London Marathon, so register today for your place. Visit the event page.

What is Walk All Over Poverty?

It is a stunning walk, taking place in Guildford, Surrey in support of CARE International. You can complete 8 km loop or continue on to complete a 21 km figure of eight loop of the North Downs Way, in an area known for its outstanding natural beauty.
8km Route – This lovely walk takes you along the North Downs Way towards the Loseley Estate, before returning via a section of the Wey Canal.
21km Route – Once you’ve completed the first 8km, you’ll complete a second 13km loop by continuing along the North Downs Way.  You’ll pass St Martha’s Church, with lovely views of the North Downs, before returning along the Pilgrims Way to the start at Shalford Park.

When and where will it take place?

Walk All Over Poverty will take place on Saturday 6 October 2012. Both routes start and finish at Shalford Park, Guildford, GU4 8BL.  

How do I get there?

The easiest way to get to Guildford is by train.  Guildford train station is 10 minutes’ walk from the start and there are regular trains from Waterloo, Clapham Junction, Woking, Sutton, Reading and Portsmouth.  There are a number of car parks within walking distance too.

Can anyone take part?

Absolutely – this is our most inclusive challenge, with two routes to choose from.  Participants under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This event is open to both individuals and groups so please invite your friends, family or work colleagues to join you.

How fit do I need to be?

You could be walking for around 4-6 hours for the 21km route and around 2-3 hours for the 8km route. Try to complete some training walks before the challenge and ensure that your footwear is comfortable.   

What time does it start?

Registration for both routes will open from 9:00am. There will be an official welcome at 10:20am and participants will begin the walk from 10:30am.  

How will I know where to go? And what happens if I get lost or injured along the way?

Both routes will be arrowed, and there will be marshals and qualified first aid representatives at the event.  Prior to walking you will also have an event briefing and you will be given a route map as well as details of what to do in the unlikely event of getting lost or injured.

Will there be toilets on route?

There will be toilets at the start and in several places along the route.

What will be provided for me on the day?

You’ll be given a map of the route and a CARE t-shirt to wear during your walk.

What do I need to bring with me?

We recommend you bring walking boots or trainers, a waterproof jacket and/or umbrella, a small rucksack with water and a packed lunch/snacks, and your mobile phone.

I can’t make it to Guildford on 6 October - can I organise my own Walk All Over Poverty Instead?

Of course! You are most welcome to organise your own walk for colleagues, friends or family.  Please let us know and we’ll give you all the advice you need to organise a safe enjoyable walk on a suitable date and in a convenient location for you.

How much do I need to fundraise?

We ask for a minimum donation of £25 per person and encourage each participant to reach or exceed a fundraising target of £100.  Participants under the age of 18 don’t have a set fundraising target and are welcome to fundraise to cover their minimum donation of £25.  

I’ve never fundraised before, where do I start?

A great way to start fundraising is to set up an online sponsorship page at www.justgiving.com/care which you can send to your colleagues, friends and family.  There are many ways to raise funds such as cake sales or donating the money you’ve saved by walking to work!  When you’ve signed up we’ll give you lots of ideas and will be on hand to support you.

Who is CARE International?

CARE International helps the poorest people in the world help themselves out of poverty and is always among the first to respond to humanitarian emergencies.  With a long-term presence in many of the world’s most vulnerable countries, CARE takes a comprehensive approach: helping people prepare for disasters; providing immediate assistance when a crisis hits; and helping people recover. Your support will help us to provide fast, effective relief to people in need as soon as an emergency hits. Whether it’s food, shelter, water or medical supplies that are needed, you will help to make a huge difference.  
To find out more please visit our website www.careinternational.org.uk

Where will my funds go?

You will be helping people living in extreme poverty like Hasana, a farmer from Niger, who has been affected by the drought and food crisis in West Africa.  Hasana and her husband are subsistence farmers from Niger. Chronic lack of rain caused their crops to fail, leaving them with hardly anything to eat.  Hasana did what she could to feed her 10 month old daughter Farida, but she was so malnourished herself so she was unable to breastfeed. “I have no milk for her,” she told us. “When she cries I give her millet mixed with water and milk, but it doesn’t have the nourishment she needs. ”In a last, desperate effort to seek treatment for her baby daughter, Farida’s mother carried her many miles in the searing heat to the nearest health clinic, where thanks to people like you, CARE International had set up a special feeding programme for malnourished children.  Baby Farida was immediately given a high-protein, high-energy paste which saved her life.  Gradually she put on weight and is now a lively and happy child.  Just £15 could buy enough high energy food to treat a child like Farida for 3 weeks.  

How do I sign up?

All participants should register through the website www.carechallenge.org.uk/walk. Alternatively, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive a postal registration form.

I still have a few questions

No problem, please call the Challenge Team on 020 7091 6111 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it – we’ll be happy to help.

 

Windsor is to play host to a charity walk for the second year running, raising funds to help support people affected by disasters overseas.

We've been growing our charity challenge events and now off two fantastic charity walks which you can take part in to fundraise for us.

Walk All Over Poverty		Walk In Her Shoes
6 October 2012		March 2013
Walk All Over Poverty is our fantastic charity walk in Guildford. When you take part you'll be helping to support CARE's disaster relief work. Walk for a cause.		Walk 10,000 steps per day for one week in march and celebrate International Women's Day. Sign up to this great charity walk here.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s campaign a huge success! If you are interested in being part of the March 2013 campaign, then please register your interest here and we will contact you with more information closer to the time.

Celebrate International Women’s Day by making a real difference!

Women and girls in developing countries are disproportionately affected by poverty; often they're burdened with the back‐breaking task of collecting water, firewood or other basic necessities of life, often walking for hours each day. This leaves little time to attend school, access health services or earn money to support their families.

The Challenge
We are challenging you to Walk In Her Shoes. The challenge is simple; choose any week in March 2012 and walk 10,000 steps per day for the whole week.

Why Walk In Her Shoes?
CARE places special emphasis on working with women to create permanent social change.  This is because poverty can have a particularly devastating effect on women. Women are often denied basic human rights, access to opportunities and the tools that could help transform their lives.

Research also shows that women invest what they have in their families and communities. CARE works with women and girls to improve gender equality, improve access to reproductive and other health services, build and rehabilitate water/sanitation systems, improve access to education and support economic development, so that women can work their own way out of poverty and bring their families with them.

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Windsor is to play host to a celebratory event, raising funds to assist people around the world in devastating emergencies.

CARE International will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a 25 km Walkathon around Windsor’s picturesque countryside, on 2nd October 2010.

About this charity challenge:

Want to have a great day out and help people who are affected by disasters like flooding and drought? Walk All Over Poverty - walk 8 or 21 km on this stunning route along the North Downs in Surrey. By walking, you will help to provide fast, effective relief to people affected by a disaster as soon as it happens.

How you will change lives Learn about how your fundraising will help people whose lives are disrupted by emergencies	Frequently asked questions We've got the answers to a stack of commonly asked questions right here.
Walking as a group Get your friends, family or work colleagues to join you on this beautiful walk	Photos from last year's walk Be inspired - check out just how fun last year's event was by viewing last year's walking photos

In emergency situations, a few hours can mean the difference between life and death, and your funds will save lives. Whether it’s food, water, blankets, hygiene kits, emergency shelter or medical supplies that are needed, we’ll be there to help and that's why taking part in our charity walk is so important. We ask for a minimum donation of £25 per person for this sponsored walk and encourage each participant to reach or exceed a fundraising target of £100.

Last year CARE reached more than 10 million people in emergency situations. This included helping people whose lives were torn apart by the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, as well as those affected by the floods that devastated Pakistan.