project impact report 8-11-16

At World Challenge we believe community engagement should achieve two important
outcomes.
Firstly, it should inspire young people. By enabling them to live and work alongside
locals, young people become exposed to different cultures and naturally broaden
their own horizons. Secondly, community engagement should live up to its name;
it should engage the host community in a positive and lasting way.
Our initiatives are aimed at a variety of causes according to local needs – supporting
education, improving sanitation, reducing environmental impact, but all
are worthwhile as part of a bigger picture plan.
“Pete Fletcher MD”
Challengers (students) need tasks that are realistic, achievable and will prove beneficial to their host community. It
is recommended that tasks are confirmed a few months before their arrival so that they have the maximum time
to prepare in advance. In some cases, having this information in advance it may mean that the team will try to
raise additional funds for their work. Receiving information about their project and host community helps to keep
the momentum going for the team who will spend around 18 months preparing for their expedition.
In additional to the physical labour that the team provides, they are also looking forward to spending time with the
local children and your community. It is an excellent opportunity for some cultural exchange and perhaps a game
or two of football! If you let them know in advance, the team can also prepare some English lessons to teach the
children.