New Partnership Between World Expeditions and Flight Centre Challenges Travellers to Raise $1 Million for Charity

Adventure travel specialist, World Expeditions Travel Group and Flight Centre are partnering on a program to raise $1 million dollars for charity – and looking for adventurous travellers who want to give back while they travel.

The Community Million Dollar Challenge is a unique collaborative initiative designed to harness the collective energy of adventurous travellers.

The Challenge is comprised of 12 iconic adventures, each of which is tailor-made for the Million Dollar Challenge and timed to operate during the optimum time for that challenge.

World Expeditions is offering one challenge a month between January 2020 to December 2021 (24 months) to destinations as diverse as Tasmania, Vietnam and Cambodia, Peru, Nepal, Europe, Africa, China and New Zealand, with each of the adventures chosen for its widespread appeal.

The charities which will benefit from the proceeds include charities as RUOK, Redkite, SolarBuddy, Foodbank and Youngcare.

According to World Expeditions' CEO, Sue Badyari, the idea behind the Community Million Dollar Challenge was to encourage people to lead healthier lifestyles, to become global citizens and to go deeper during their travel experiences, while raising funds for great causes.

“We know that the power of people to forge change can and does happen,” Ms Badyari said. “Our vision is to provide a platform for travellers to use their collective voice to raise awareness and funds for each of these worthwhile charities.”

“With a maximum of 20 travellers each month for two years and each traveller raising at least $2000, we are on track to raise $1 million dollars for charity,” she said.

Travellers book their trips exclusively at Flight Centre, with World Expeditions managing ground arrangements and Go Fundraise offering advice about fundraising. World Expeditions will donate the first $100 to each participant at the time of registration.

The Million Dollar Challenge adventures are:

• January – Tasmania, Australia. Cradle Mountain Challenge (5 days) RUOK? Departs 25 January 2020 and 23 January 2021 and costs $2095 per person;
• February – Vietnam and Cambodia. Vietnam and Cambodia Cycle Challenge (7 days) Cambodian Children's Trust Departs 23 February 2020 and 21 February, 2021 and costs $2150 per person;
• March – Peru. Inca Trail Explorer (9 days) Youngcare Departs 19 March 2020 and 18 March 2021 and costs $2990 per person;
• April – Nepal. Annapurna Explorer (10 days) Redkite Departs 6 April 2020 and 5 April 2021 and costs $2590 per person;
• May – Northern Territory, Australia. Larapinta Challenge (6 days) Bush Heritage Australia Departs 15 May 2020 and 14 May 2021 and costs $2995 per person;
• June – Spain. Spanish Camino Trail (9 days) Foodbank Departs 4 June 2020 and 7 June 2021 and costs $2950 per person;
• July – Tanzania Mt Kilimanjaro Climb (8 days) SolarBuddy Departs 6 July 2020 and 5 July 2021 and costs $3980 per person;
• August – France, Italy and Switzerland. Mont Blanc Highlights Walk (7 days) Youngcare Departs 17 August 2020 and 16 August 2021 and costs $2760 per person;
• September – Morocco. High Atlas Trek (11 days) RUOK? Departs 20 September 2020 and 19 September 2021 and costs $2150 per person;
• October – China Great Wall Trek (8 days) Foodbank Departs 12 October 2020 and 18 October 2021 and costs $2660 per person;
• November – Nepal. Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar (17 days) SolarBuddy Departs 23 November 2020 and 8 November 2021 and costs $3390 per person;
• December – New Zealand. Otago Rail Trail Cycle (5 days) Kokoda Track Foundation Departs 15 December 2020 and 14 December 2021 and costs $2290 per person;

For more information, call 1300 720 000 or visit www.worldexpeditions.com and to be part of the Million Dollar Challenge, visit a Flight Centre outlet now.