Mercy4Mankind Africa School Challenge 2025
sunday, 20th April 2025 - Saturday, 26th april 2025
Sign up for this year's Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya UK Charity Challenge event in Africa!
MKA UK is holding its second Mercy4Mankind Charity Challenge event abroad; this year in Guinea Bissau! The Majlis aims to continue its efforts in building new schools across the world. A small team of volunteers will be selected to help raise the funds needed in building the school as well as visiting the country in order to see first-hand the impact of their fundraising! As part of the visit, we will be holding a 10km Charity Challenge event, which will mimic the walk a child makes on a daily basis just to go to school.
FAQ's
What is expected of me if I sign up?
All individuals who sign up will have their application processed. Upon selection and approval, you will be part of this initiative and will be expected to help raise the funds of building a new school! Each individual will have a target of raising £2,500 prior to visiting the country
Which country will we be visiting?
The country chosen this year is Guinea Bissau, situated in West Africa. The city where the school will be built is Bissau, which is the capital city of Guinea Bissau.
Is it safe to travel to Africa?
Despite known concerns/risks associated with travelling to Sub-Sahara Africa, the organising committee will be carefully observing all safety protocols to ensure the trip remains as safe/secure as possible throughout the journey.
How much will the trip cost?
All individuals who’ll be part of the trip must self-finance the cost of their flight, visa and health requirements
The cost of accommodation, transportation and food during the trip will be covered by our charity partner, Humanity First
Do I need to go through any health requirements before I go?
All individuals must comply to the health requirements as stated by the UK Foreign Travel Advice authorities.
This would include requisites such as having a Yellow fever vaccine, as well as undergoing preventative treatment methods for malaria
When will the trip be and for how long?
The current plan for the trip is scheduled to be from 20th April to 26th April, thus approximately for 6 days.
Is there any flexibility in terms of dates?
We endeavour to go together as a team, therefore there is little room for flexibility in terms of dates
What is the process of application?
The process of application is as follows:
- Submit application of interest as referred to above
- Processing of application, which will include a brief interview stage with applicant to confirm certain key requirements
- Approval of applicant and submission of a signed authorisation letter detailing your commitment towards the trip
What happens if my availability changes closer to time?
The dates and all relevant information has been posted on this website, therefore it is incredibly important that all individuals ensure to their utmost that no future barriers come in the way of your involvement with the trip
As part of signing an authorisation letter once your name has been approved, it will include the commitment to help raise £2,500 at minimum towards the project. This must be fulfilled irrespective of any eventualities that may cause a change in your availability to travel
Words of Wisdom
"The majority of our humanitarian projects are based in Africa. With the Grace of Allah, over the past eighty or ninety years, we have strived not only to bring the African people closer to Allah, but also to discharge the rights owed to the people of this great continent. It is in this spirit that our Jama’at has opened many schools in Africa..."
– Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be His Helper)
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- Is this being donated in memory of someone? If yes, please provide name.
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