Raleigh KL January Monthly Meet - Bandar Harapan Round 2

***Updates***

Exciting activities lined up for -YOU- this coming Saturday, 9th of January:

Constructing insect habitat which may look like this:

Image source: http://www.food4wildbirds.co.uk/nest-boxes-habitat-homes/bug-insect-habitat-box-c-703_697.html

or the bird/bat tree house, like this:

Image source: http://www.fotopedia.com/albums/698471e7-cebd-1941-8ffb-dde9adfd255d/entries/87ec969d-7dd1-4543-9b70-742fefb92b12

Or have hands-on experience on composting?

Image source: http://www.kewauneeco.org/recycle/homecompost.html

***End of Update***

New Year Greetings from Raleigh KL!!!

This month we will be going to Bandar Harapan again (http://www.hatiharapan.org/bandarharapan/)! For those who have missed it the last time, I am sure you do not want to miss it again next month! Come join us this 9th of January 2010.

Whether it be a chance for the Dec IW-alumni to meet up, or to get-to-know the volunteer staff of the last IW, this is definitely an event not-to-be-missed!! We have very interesting activities lined up for all of you, keep watching out our spaces for exciting updates!

Not to forget, story sharing session from the newly-returned Borneo expedition venturer 09K - Celine Chin, updates on our latest, most happening last IW of the year, Post Introduction Weekend Projects, new Membership registration, our very own Green Raleigh dry-fast tee purchase and many more!

Do not miss out this opportunity to Get Out There!

Please meet at Kelana Jaya LRT Station (the side towards Puchong direction) @ 8.15am sharp!

Agenda:
8.15am Meet up
9.00am Arrival at Bandar Harapan + Meeting
10.00am Activities @ Bandar Harapan
12.00pm Snacks time! 12.30pm Pack up and depart to LRT station
1.00pm Back to Kelana Jaya LRT station
After plan: Lunch nearby (Optional)

What to bring? YOURSELF and lots of questions to ask about Raleigh expeditions!

"Wow! I want to go, how much will it cost?"
Raleigh KL members RM8
Non-members RM13
** inclusive of transport + snacks + admin fee
** those who prefer to drive on their own and meet at Bandar Harapan (with less than 2 passengers in car) cannot claim petrol or reduce MM fee

To register, please take 2.54 minutes to fill out this form that will aid in our planning process: http://spreadsheets.google.com/a/raleighinternational.org.my/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dDFNUGgyOVhMRFltdHkxM0FBemxMbGc6MA

Registration deadline is 7 January 2010 (Thursday) 11pm.
**Those who fail to register will have to arrange for your own transport

Any queries please contact Sandra / Celine at email: monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my

Let's meet for the first time with the Raleigh peeps in a jolly brand new year!

Sincerely,
Sandra and Celine

Season's greetings from Raleigh

Let the carols play, let the sweet words repeat, let the candle be lit and jingles be sung.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year !!!

From all of us at Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur Support Group

IW VS Expedition

If you have just become a Raleigh Introweekend alumni, let's check out the similarities from expedition (Photos from recently successfuly completed expedition 09K):

1) The famous human chain:

2) The reunion:

3) The accomplishment of building something...

From this:

To this:

-Making a difference!-

Goodbye 09K!

Your time here is up, the expedition is over - and what an expedition it has been!

*A kindergarten has been completed

*A community hall has been demolished and reconstructed using all the same materials.

*The foundations of a suspension bridge have been dug.

*A village has fresh running water piped into it.

*The sunbears are one step closer to having a safe haven in Sepilok.

*A new reforestation scheme has been set into motion.

*Over 80 people are now qualified open water divers.

*Teams have completed 12 day treks all over Long Pasia and a new Raleigh record has been broken with a group reaching the Indonesian border.

***Games have been played, we've seen skits, filmed music videos and learnt how to entertain ourselves without television.

***We've lived in the rainforest, slept in hammocks and community halls and learnt about other cultures - their food, traditions, dress, language, dances and folklore.

***We've swam in seas, washed in rivers, seen Borneo's animals and been eaten by its insect life.

***We've been welcomed into the homes of the villages we have worked in, educated by rangers and attended opening ceremonies.

***We've worked on construction sites and survived in the jungle and learnt all the skills needed to do both.

***We've had good times, bad times and amazing times. We've made new and friends new memories. Most of all, in the words of 09K's venturers .........We smashed it!

(Text from: http://raleighborneo.blogspot.com/2009/12/i.html)

For more stories and photos, check out: http://raleighborneo.blogspot.com/

what you've missed...the final Monthly Meet of 2009

Morning started with a warm welcome from a huge flock of pigeons at the entrance of Batu Caves. After a short session of briefing, updates and ice-breakers, the race began.

We have:

Coconut team: Chong Shi Han, wong Mun Mun & Yang Su Lan

Banana team: Ng Zhi Min, Laila & Sindhu

Rambutan team : Marble, Ange Tan & Calist

Papaya team: Lim Si Qin, Ahamd & Christal
Ciku team: Yap Lu Yi, Zed Chan & Haszaliza

Gone through 2 elimination rounds, the final was pretty tied, but there was a winning team, and the title belonged to team Rambutan !!! The lucky Ange Tan got the surprise gift, she got a brand new Raleigh Green Tee !

*a special round: ck, the emo versus Dino. CK won, but with only few seconds ahead of Dino.

The Monthly Meet ended with everyone is a winner, because they all received mini gifts from Raleigh KL, an envelope filled with surprise !! Peppermint candy and chocolate.

p/s:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !! Stay tune for our next Monthly Meet !!

Celine writes from Sepilok Sunbear Conservation Centre....

Read all about her daily routine, how she has miraculously grown muscles, and how she forgets the date, yes you read it right - the DATE!

[Click image to enlarge]

For latest updates on Expedition Borneo 09K, do log on to http://raleighborneo.blogspot.com/

WE'RE BACK! Introduction Weekend Dec 09

Thanks to Hui Mei for poster design!

Name: Introduction Weekend December 2009

Date: 6.00pm Friday 18 Dec - 6.00pm Sun 20 Dec 2009

Venue: INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CENTRE,

Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak,

56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Click here for directions.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Camp Fee: RM50 / participant

Download:

Download Introduction Weekend Application Form

Download Introduction Weekend Poster

Registration: Submit form to iwdec09[at]raleighinternational.org.my

Please note that incomplete applications (incomplete fields, lacking a referral or photo) will not be considered.

Closing Date: 30th November 2009 (extended to 6th of December 2009!)

Contact Persons:

Woon Chin +60 12 661 4978

Dino +60 12 686 3457

Email: iwdec09[at]raleighinternational.org.my

Updated 30 Nov 09

Raleigh KL IW Out in The Star! Check it out here: http://gallery.thestar.com.my/default.asp?id=1273 (click "next" a few times to find a community phase photo featuring our very own Lu Yi - Play spot the LuYi game!)

Text: Adventure with a difference: Campers from Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur building a house for the residents of Tampasak village in Sabah. The international non-profit runs programmes that allow 17 to 24 year-olds to explore the world while carrying out meaningful and sustainable projects. Raleigh will be holding an Introduction Weekend to introduce new paritcipants to life on expedition from Dec 18 to 20. To learn more, log on to www.raleighinternational.org.my. - 28 November, 2009

Updated 26 Nov 09

IW is only 3 weeks away, what are you waiting for? Register now!

IW annoucement featured on Homefrontier Website:http://homeschoolhomefrontier.com/notices/november

Updated 19 Nov 09

Due to overwhelming response and request, we have extended the IW application
closing date to 6th December 2009. Please do submit your application form,
as seats are limited!

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Brief:

When shopping, movies and clubbing sound too ordinary to you, why not try on something more challenging and enticing?

Youth development NGO, Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur will be organizing an Introduction Weekend (IW) from 18 to 20 December 2009. All Malaysian youths aged 17 to 24 are welcomed to join us at the 3 days 2 nights camping event.

Introduction Weekend serves as a prerequisite and training ground for potential Raleigh International Expedition Venturers. During the Introduction Weekend, participants will be exposed to different skills and activities that are similar to experiencing an expedition.

What is an expedition?

Being a UK-based charity, Raleigh International inspires youths from all backgrounds and nationalities to discover their potential by working together on adventure, community and environmental projects. The 10 week long expedition is an eye opener for youths to meet people with different backgrounds and work in challenging conditions.

Since 1984, over 300 Malaysian youths have been taking part in Raleigh International Expeditions, be it local or international. Even HRH Prince William went to a Chile Expedition in 2000 as part of his gap year.

Expedition countries this year include Costa Rica / Nicaragua, India, and Sabah. The next expedition will take place in February 2010.

Who is eligible to join IW?

If you are between the age of 17 to 24 and is able to converse in English, do not miss the opportunity to meet up with other youths who share the common interests as you. Participants are preferably able to swim 200 meters unaided. A minimal fee of RM 50 will be charged, which covers insurance, transportation, food and accommodation expenses over the weekend.


We look forward to meeting young and vibrant adventure enthusiasts at the event!


Get Out There!

Chong Poh-E
PR 09/10
Raleigh Kuala Lumpur

For FAQ on our IW, please click here.

Raleigh KL's LAST MONTHLY MEET of 2009

December Monthly Meet !! Rally the Raleigh way.

Date : 5th December 2009

Venue : Batu Caves’ Stairs

Time : 8.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.

5th December is the 339th day in 2009, indicating we are coming to an end of 2009 !! It’s time to look back on what we’ve done and look forth for what to be done !

A little history on 5th December:

-5th December is the 339th day on 2009

-(1945) In the 'Bermuda Triangle' five US Navy bombers, on a training flight, disappear without trace.

-(1756) Mozart’s birthday

-(1901) Walt Disney’s birthday ! I mean the human, not the famous theme park.


If you feel you had not done any extraordinary things or have a great fun, this could be your final chance for 2009!

Try some hardcore physical challenge before in the urban areas of KL !! Rally your way up and down the 272 concrete steps.

How to run?
You will be divided into teams. Each team will have 3-5 members; you shall discuss how to allocate your members along the staircase. Once you made up there, you will have to make your way down as quickly as possible before other teams catch up!

If there is too much teams, we may need to do preliminary rounds before the real final!

Surprise awaits the winner!!

Come and join this monthly meet and meet people who may share the same interest with you!!

Besides, Raleigh KL has some hot new updates about their recent Raleigh Asian Regional Conference, venturers’ expedition updates and also the upcoming introduction weekend!

100 % money back guarantee if you do not sweat!!

Meeting point?
Gombak LRT.
8.00am SHARP!!

Member fee RM 8.00

Non-member fee RM 10.00

Wear proper attire that will make you run the fastest!! Get some training before appearing. Or you simply just want to stroll along the stairs to marvel the beauty of batu caves.

If interested please register at https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/raleighinternational.org.my/viewform?formkey=dHNtYm9nNmNGeWN2SUd1R1VucEN6amc6MA

For more information, you can contact:

Dino +6 012 686 3457
huiyein@gmail.com

Invitation to Participate in Let's Take A Walk 2009 - by Raleigh Society Singapore

Raleigh Society Singapore is organizing Let’s Take a Walk (LTAW), from 19 to 20 December, this year. In its 6th year, it is an overnight round-island walk to raise funds for selected beneficiariesThe growth of the event, both in scale and proceeds, has not only raised the profile of Raleigh Society nationally, but also benefited various local beneficiaries. We are working to position LTAW as a key event in the national sporting calendar with these efforts.
As we continue to strengthen the network of Raleigh groups around the region, we would like to invite members of Raleigh International (KL) to join us in LTAW 2009. While there are 3 categories for this Walk, we would like to invite you to participate in the 100km relay walk, which we have specially planned for the Raleigh Support Groups (SG). Each leg of this Walk would be an average of 20km. Only registered Raleigh KL paid members are eligible to participate in the relay event. Please drop an email to secretary2@raleighinternational.org.my for registration.

The Walk starts early Saturday morning and we suggest that participating SG teams arrive by Friday afternoon as we have planned a briefing at 8pm that evening. There is no limit to the number of participants per SG.

Meanwhile, a brief itinerary is reflected below.

Date	Activity	Remarks
18 Dec, Friday	Arrival of Raleigh Support Groups Briefing (8pm)
19 Dec, Saturday	Start of Walk (100km)	Participants will be split into teams to participate in 100km relay-walk.
20 Dec, Sunday	End of Walk

Deadline for registration: 3 Dec 2009. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Thank you.

Raleigh Society Singapore

For more information please refer to the official event website: http://www.letstakeawalk.sg/

and Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119645922128&ref=ts

looking back, looking forward!

Name: Teoh Shu Woan

Date: 13 November 2009

Expedition: Expedition Borneo 09B as a host country venturer

What are you doing now?

Postgraduate studies. Ecological studies of Irrawaddy dolphins. I estimate their population size through distance sampling method, and observe their behaviour. Enjoying being the only ‘ah moi’ on an island that is half Sabah, half Indonesia.

What has Raleigh meant to you?

If it wasn’t for Raleigh KL, I wouldn’t be writing this piece. I think I would’ve miss out a lot had I not submit the IW registration form. For me, it was a case of ‘now or never’ as I was reaching the age limit for expedition. Volunteering with the support group, I saw different ways of approaching matters and solving problems. My favourites - being a leader doesn’t mean you have to constantly show a constipated-like face; and a post mortem of any event can be a diplomatic affair, without shouting matches, chairs flying, and people crying.

The 10 week expedition meant a lot to me. A journey of discovery it was. I got to know a different side of my country, fellow Malaysians whom I only know vaguely about, annoying ang moh venturers that turned out to be my best friends, and also myself.

Living in an environment and with communities that were totally different from the one I grew up in, had a huge impact on me. My daily complains and worries became so insignificant when compared to what the villagers faced day in day out, and what some of my fellow venturers have been through. Life has been rather comfortable, without many hiccups. Imagine this; some villages are 4 hours a way from the main road, only assessable by a 4WD. Not having water supply for a prolong period that people have no choice but to move from their homes to another village.

Throughout the 10 weeks, I reflected on my past, gained some self belief, and figured out the kind of life I want to live. Being in the middle of two very different cultures, I learn that diversity adds strength to a group’s dynamics. A lot of little things inspired me. My guide spending tine with his son early in the morning; a South African who-thinks-he’s-a-Malaysian helping four villages in Batu Puteh to establish eco tourism and telling youths to be proud of their culture.

It is impossible for me to summarise the whole experience into one article. All I can say is volunteering for the environment and community will always be in my blood.

my Sabah 09E -xpedition

Name : KOONG HUI YEIN

Date: 2^nd July 2009

Expedition : Raleigh Borneo Summer 09E

What are you doing now?

Second Year in persuing my degree in Economics at HELP Academy

What has Raleigh meant for you?

How shall I say, is it expedition which gave a turning point to me? Not entirely.

It’s joining Raleigh which really changed me. And it is the people of Raleigh who really give me the inspiration and confidence.

Before joining expedition, I think my life will be so expected, finish a degree, get a job, get a career and secure the earnings, and die. Not anymore now, after my 09E expedition, I understand that life is always full with surprises and I should never fear of the unexpected.

The journey from introduction Weekend, to fundraising, to expedition and then finally get back to peninsular and being active in Raleigh, these amazing experience had taught me how to achieve things when you put your heart to it. It was really my first time during expedition that I felt I made a difference to the people in need and the environment. The gratitude received from the community I was working with just touched my heart so deeply and I still miss them until now. And for the very first time, I felt that we human actually will not have barriers to each other, if we try to put ourselves in each other’s shoes and give more time to understand each other and live as one.

During expedition, I had really met people from around the world, from UK, Scotland to Bermuda, there were so many people full with passion in them and their confidence in achieving things had awed me and gave me a learning opportunity. Since then, I always had this little motto to remind me, “why not? While you can.” It reminds me that rather feeling regret, give it a try and even if it fails, you learnt something at least. It’s really the people in Raleigh that had shaped most of my amazing experience during expedition. They are so deeply carved in my heart and I will remember them for the rest of my life. That’s the outcome of my expedition, confidence, passion and genuine friendship from abroad and in Malaysia!! Sometimes, you’ll find yourself just laughing to yourself recalling to the good-old-expedition-days. Now, my life goal is not just to get a career anymore, but to get out there, and seek my own adventure!!

“Imagine all the people, living life in peace, woohoo ooo

You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one,

I hope someday you’ll join us,

In the world we live as one” -by John Lennon from “Imagine”

Adrian Yeo 02L Venturer recalls...

Name: Adrian Yeo
Date: 10th November 2009

Expedition(s): 02L Sabah

What are you doing now?

Climate Change Youth Activist - based in Copenhagen for COP15 UNFCCC Climate Change Conference

What has Raleigh meant for you?

It never has, had or have been. Raleigh 'is' still very much alive in me. Big part of my formative years as an adult is spent with Raleigh. Expedition is only 3 months, but I'm with the Kuala Lumpur support group for over 7 years. It is family. A family who knows no borders, from Hong Kong to Langkawi to London, you are sure to find a like-minded soul to host you for a cup of tea after an evening of adventure. It is brotherhood. A sibling whom you share underwear. And a pot of tom-yam-kung is for always UKK (untuk kawan-kawan / English=always for friends)

My raleigh life is filled with adventure. Both physically and mentally. My first fundraising project was with Chung Ming, my fellow expedition mate. He really showed me that with the Ra-Ra spirit, anything is do-able. A car wash project can turn into a house cleaning and garden pruning and even PR-ing Raleigh along the way. During my days with 02L gang, it was another roller coaster ride. Stuck with hundreds of young adults from Glasgow and Edinburgh, and learning words like 'minging' and 'bollocks' and actually missing electricity and running tap water. Jumping into the water from 3-stories high, trekking in the heat of the night and priming the battery charger while sharing dark secrets after dinner is quite soothing. Then it was the drama of all drama, when tough decisions have to be made. It really tests your foundation and bring out the best in you. Life in Raleigh is not always rosy, but thorny, muddy, rocky and sometimes a burn on the thigh with a heater lighter (thanks Lisa Kirkpatrick)

You'll get twice as much as you put in, that's Raleigh to me.

Drake's Borneo visit: By SuLan Yang

Name: Yang Su Lan



Date: 08 Nov 2009



Expedition: Borneo Summer09 Expedition (09E)



What are you doing now: Pharmacy 2nd year student at Nottingham University



What has Raleigh meant to you:

I guess none among the thousands ex-venturers regretted spending their 10 weeks' time out of normal life to embark on a Raleigh expedition, so am I.



So far, 10 weeks 'summer runaway vacation' to Sabah is still the most unforgettable 10 weeks in my life. It is so memorable and unique that I can still visualise vividly what I did on when and who I met at where. Being thrown into nowhere in the middle of Borneo jungle, I was given an opportunity to get ridiculously dirty and sweaty to construct a jungle camp in harsh environment; become so tanned that I was stunned by my skin color when I first looked into a mirror after working 3 weeks on a kindergarten site; challenged myself mentally and physically to the extreme in order to complete a 12 days trek at serene Long Pa'sia jungle with a little award journey to the hidden but undisputedly marvelous Maga Waterfalls.

[drake visited my environment phase--sepilok jungle camp]

Besides all the hardcore and fun stories shared by all, Raleigh expedition help improved my interpersonal and communication skills by forcing me ought to live together with strangers from either the UK or Bermuda. In this small community, I Iearnt how other youngsters work, communicate their different perspectives of life and not-to-forget but most importantly discovered the unknown side of myself. Despite Sabah is one of the states in Malaysia, I experienced culture shock in rural small village during my community phase. Life-long friends can be found in this lovely piece of land, where the simple yet sincere aboriginal community called it home.



Initiated by the love towards this kind of lifestyle and heartened by the kindness of the villagers, I revised my pharmacist dream. In the future, my dream is to gain as much pharmacy knowledge and bring benefits to this group of people by working in the place where I'm needed most. Upon returning home, I re-joined Raleigh committee as Expedition Officer to assist more youngsters like myself to their once-in-a-lifetime expedition. The environment and people could be the same but I feel myself it isn't the "usual" me anymore. People changed to improve, so get rid of the blues and keep up the positive spirit. Oh ya, friendship in Raleigh KL is not OK to NOT give it a mention. Without them, the crazy fellas, Raleigh KL is not Raleigh KL anymore as ALL of my crazy acts and thoughts are due to their enlightenment and influence.

[a visit to Mt.K peak]

Someone said this that I second: 'Life would never be the same without Raleigh.' I'm so into it that I couldn't imagine how my recent life will be if I hadn't decided to participate in 168Tahan Adventure. Raleigh saved me from my otherwise ordinary monotonous life.

[there I go! Get OUT there!]

Nov MM: Discover the Mystery of Bukit Kutu

Greetings from Raleigh KL,

What are we doing this month? I am sure ex-IW participants will never forget the significant Bukit Kutu. We have been listening to stories about the rock, the chimney, the British cottage... What's actually up there?

Those who missed the fun of hiking Bukit Kutu with Raleigh folks, come join us on 7 November 2009. FYI in Dec09, we have secured a brand new IW camp site, so this is really a great moment to hike Kutu once again.

Not to forget, updates from the Borneo expedition venturers and PM - Celine, Richard and Stan (PM), Drake the Raleigh Bear who is currently traveling in Hong Kong, Regional Conference, 25th Anniversary celebration, and HOT news from other Raleigh support groups.

Come sign up for NOV Monthly Meet now!

Please meet at KL Sentral (KLIA departure exit) @ 7am SHARP!!

Agenda

7.00am depart from KL
8.30am reached KKB + Meeting
9.00am start hike
1.00pm cut off time (meet at peak or the rock) + lunch (will be provided)
2.00pm start to hike down
5.00pm dip @ kutu pool
6.00pm depart back to KL
7.30pm reach kl sentral
8.00pm proper dinner (optional)

What to bring? YOURSELF (please wear proper trekking shoes & attire, NO sandals), at least 2L of water, snacks, head torch, mess tin, small towel, cutlery, whistle, spare cloths, swimwear

Fees
Raleigh KL members RM15
Non-members RM20

** inclusive of transport + lunch + admin fee

** those who prefer to drive on their own and meet at KKB (with less than 2 passengers in car) cannot claim petrol or reduce MM fee

To register, please log on to: http://spreadsheets.google.com/a/raleighinternational.org.my/viewform?formkey=dDZTWnZUWGJxdmR5OWJSVkh0aWZZdXc6MA

Registration deadline is 5 November 2009 (Thursday) 11pm.
**Those who fail to register will have to arrange for your own transport

Any enquires please contact Marble at 012-6137525 / email: monthlymeet@raleighinternational.org.my

See you guys there! Cheers!

Best Regards,
Marble Goby

Raleigh - The Next 25 Years

"Our vision is that Raleigh will be recognised as a global community of active citizens passionate about making a difference to their world."

Stacey Adams

Global community

We've made a good start towards building our globalcommunity, with 30,000 alumni in 95 countries. Over the next 25 years we will build that to 100,000. We have societies in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Ghana, Bermuda, Singapore, among others. Raleigh China, our newest, was started in 2008 by local participantsof the 1998 expedition and already has 300 members. We are developing our communication network with these societies and with our alumni wherever they are. Our global outreach is impressive. In the future we want to create additional means of engaging with alumni that will help define campaigns and issues that our global community feel passionate about and on which we can all work together.

Active and passionate

Raleigh is full of can do people with drive; inspired by the sprit of adventure and discovery; trained to be social entrepreneurs back home by all that they have experienced on expedition. The Raleigh experience unites young people from different countries and backgrounds in the shared endeavour of making our world a better place. We will continue to grow our outreach and our opportunities to engage more young people in the local countries where we work and from all backgrounds and life experiences.

Making a difference

We know that we make a difference both to the individual and to the community in which they are working. We hold in balance the sometimes conflicting demands of the two with integrity. It is core to how we work and how we will continue to work in the future.The ippr report validates that we have been the turning point in so many young people's lives. We know we deliver a truly transformational journey and the passion that we as an organisation have for supporting young people to discover their values and purpose in life will continue at the heart of what we do. We will also remain dedicated to the pursuit of valued projects that deliver real benefits to the local communities and environments where we work. We will increase our impact by working with our Raleigh Societies to deliver more through our alumni as part of the fourth challenge. In 2009 Raleigh Singapore is planning to send 100 young people to build a health clinic for a rural indigenous tribal groupin India. A Raleigh Hong Kong group will be building a rural school and carrying out marine conservation. Raleigh Ghana has 300 volunteers doing local community health projects.We are rebuilding the network of Raleigh support groups in the UK and working in partnership with other charities like the Red Cross and People & Planet to send our alumni out into the world to follow their passions and make that difference.

Recognition

One of the priorities for the 25th anniversary year is to ensure that Raleigh gets the recognition it deserves for its impressive achievements. We will continue to research and evaluate the evidence of our impact as part of the development of Raleigh as a leading international organisation. The ippr research findings are clear: that we have made a real impact on the social mobility and life of those young people involved with us. Our work over the next two years with Birkbeck College at the University of London to create leadership accreditation for the Raleigh expedition will ensure that the Raleigh experience gets the recognition nationally and internationally that it deserves. Our partnership with Google Earth will build the evidence of our impact on the communities wherewe have worked.The final stage is to build the evidence of the impact of the fourth challenge. We hear anecdotally everyday of achievements of our alumni but we need to ensure that we have identified them, and published for the world to see what our Raleigh global community has achieved. In 25 years Raleigh will be known around the world as the organisation that created a new way of training and developing young global citizens, inspiring them to be part of an innovative international network of alumni who cooperate and work together to solve problems and build better sustainable communities and environments.

Stacey Adams CEO Raleigh

venturer updates and expedition news

Hello everyone !!

It has been a while, to be exact 15 days, Celine Chin and Richard Teh embarked on their 09K Raleigh Borneo expedition.
They're doing very well there. After attending a 5-days expedition training at Traverse Adventure Center, they both now are in their first phase already !!

[spot celine.chin in photo]

Celine Chin is now working on a kindergarten building in Kampung Minusoh (community phase), while
Richard Teh is working on our brand new environment project--BSBCC sunbear conservation project (environment phase) !!

Celine is probably now working very hard to ferry the heavy Belian wood, digging hole for kindergaten foundation and sawing wood for kindergarten floorboards..
Richard is probably digging deep holes for conservation centre fences and visiting the world's smallest bear--sun bear !

Want to know what exactly are they doing?

-visit http://raleighborneo.blogspot.com/ to know more about what is happening now in their expedition and their amazing expedition stories.

OR

-write to them. for sure they will be very excited to receive letter from any of you.
the address:

Celine Chin / Richard Teh
Autumn 2009 Expedition,
Raleigh Borneo,
P.O Box 14182,
88848 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah.

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[ever build your own hammock? go expedition.]

Are you also interested in joining amazing expeditions like Celine and Richard? Want to make a difference in other people's life as well as yours?
Make your first step to contact the Expedition Officer.

Borneo February 2010 Expedition and India and Costa Rica expedition is still recruiting venturers! Places are limited ! Contact your nearest expedition officer(the one and only) to get more details .

Cheers.Have a good day everyone!

Best Regards,

SuLan Yang
Expedition Officer
Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur
e : expedition@raleighinternational.org.my