Need that extra push to get yourself or your family exercising this summer? Start biking, walking, or running, while also helping orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania! Join one of our virtual routes, get family and friends to sponsor you, and win awesome prizes, while getting fit and having fun!
Climb Mt. Meru by signing up for a 7 mile trip, join a shorter Kilimanjaro route at 17 or an advanced trail that's 30 miles, or climb from Mt. Meru all the way to the top of Kilimanjaro, by racking up a total of 70 miles over the course of the summer. Join as an individual or work as a team to add your miles together! Just turn on the app or sync it with your wearable tracker, and share your progress as you see yourself digitally progressing along the route. Participants raising at least $100 will receive a TST medal, and those raising $250 or more will get a medal and t-shirt. Those raising over $500 get all this and a personal thank you video from the kids!
The Small Things (TST) currently supports over 130 vulnerable children and families in Tanzania. Our first priority is family preservation, and we have kept over 100 children in their families, supporting them through microfinance, business training, providing school fees, and more. We also have about 50 children in full time, residential care, with newborns – 3 year olds at Nkoaranga Orphanage, and 4 – 18 year olds in loving family-style homes at Happy Family Children’s Village.
A $20 donation is enough to feed one child for a month, while a $50 donation will pay for a week’s loving care by a local “mama.” $100 covers microfinance for a new business, to help children stay in families where they belong, and $500 provides food for the thirty children’s village kids for a full month!
UPDATE (8/18):
Hi everyone. Fantastic news!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we've managed to collect $6,500 in offline donations, not reflected on our main campaign page. In order to display these additional donations and accurately keep track of our progress, the fundraising target has been modified from $20,000 to $13,500. With this adjustment, you can see that we're now only $5,000 dollars away from hitting our goal!
There are just two weeks left to participate in Kili4Kids, and the virtual summit of Kilimanjaro is within our reach. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of the vulnerable children and families of Nkoaranga with every small but intentional step we take forward.
Keep it up guys--we're 75% of the way there. Safari njema! (We wish you a good journey!) See you at the top of Kili!
PS: Don't forget to check out TEAM TST to see everything we've been doing here in Nkoaranga to support these efforts.
Track workouts anywhere & anytime and complete goal.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
THE SMALL THINGS
The Small Things (TST) currently supports over 130 vulnerable children and families in Tanzania. Our first priority is family preservation, and we have kept over 100 children in their families, supporting them through microfinance, business training, providing school fees, and more. We also have about 50 children in full time, residential care, with newborns – 3 year olds at Nkoaranga Orphanage, and 4 – 18 year olds in loving family-style homes at Happy Family Children’s Village.
TST believes in building and supporting happy families, in all their various shapes and forms. We create sustainable, participatory and evolving care plans for orphaned and vulnerable children and families in the Meru district of Tanzania. Working with the community, we aim to empower our clients and bringing together small acts from around the world to create big change.
A $20 donation is enough to feed one child for a month, while a $50 donation will pay for a week’s loving care by a local “mama.” $100 covers microfinance for a new business, to help children stay in families where they belong, and $500 provides food for the thirty children’s village kids for a full month!
All money raised will go towards care of the children, including food costs, medical care, school fees, caretaker salaries, daily transport, and upkeep of their homes. Every dollar spent in Tanzania has double the impact, helping children and contributing to the local economy!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Charity Footprints?
Charity Footprints is a social enterprise that connects fitness and charitable giving. We empower people just like you, to get fit & give back.
Our Virtual Races allow non-profits to challenge their patrons to run, walk or ride and raise funds just as they would in a fundraising walkathon. The best part - charities save over 45% in event and logistical costs. So, the dollars that you pay to register or fundraise, go farther.
What is the campaign registration fee?
Campaign registration fee is the amount that you'll need to pay to enroll in this virtual race. This fee (less transaction charges) will go to the non-profit running this campaign as a donation.
The registration fee along with the funds raised through your individual fundraising page will enable the non-profit to fund various programs and pursue their organization's mission.
How can I create my fundraising page?
Well, you wouldn't have to create a separate fundraising page. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.
How will I track my distance?
Download the Charity Footprints' iOS or Android app and track your workouts toward this campaign.
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If you workout indoors (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike etc.), you can upload your workouts here.
How do I join a team on this campaign?
While registering for the campaign, select the team you'd like to join or create a new team and invite others to #GetFitGiveBack with you. If you want to join a team (or create your team) after registration, login to the campaign site and you would find a link to edit "My Team" in the menu under your profile in the header.
I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?
All donations are made in US dollars, so the donations may be levied an exchange rate fee via your bank. Donors will want to connect with their bank to determine exactly what that fee may be. Additionally, international donors will need to reach out to a tax professional to discuss if and how tax deductibility will apply to their donation.
Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?
The short answer is - everyone. The fundraising research shows that the number one reason for people not donating is that they weren't asked to.
That said, there are things you can do to attract people to sponsor you. Adding a picture to your fundraising page, telling potential donors why this cause is so personal to you, sharing your fundraising page on social media, email, and chat groups.
Last, if your employer has a gift matching program, check with the human resources department to support your favorite cause as well.
Who can I contact if I need help?
You can contact us any time if you need help. We love hearing from our users so please don't hesitate to write to us about issues, suggestions, or to just say hi. You can also contact the non-profit administrator directly if you would like.
How do I change or switch my team?
If you want to join a team (or create your team) after registration, login to the campaign site and you would find a link to edit "My Team" in the menu under your profile in the header.
