Ethiopian Highland Trek 2019

2019-03-05T15:48:07+00:00February 13th, 2019|

Email africadirect@gmail.com or Phone on 021 4806425 to register WHEN: 20th October- 3rd November (14 days) WHAT: -Trekking in the Wollo Highlands, -Visiting projects being supported by Africa Direct (partly co-funded by Irish Aid), -Staying in local communities (in good huts funded by Irish Aid through community tourism schemes), -Sharing tea/coffee ceremonies, -Watching and joining dances, -Sit down toilets with views over the valleys and a bucket shower. -Walking around ancient ground rock churches in Lalibella, sailing across lake Tana around 3 of it's islands full of old monasteries, and seeing the source of the Nile. FOR MORE [...]

Cork Trekkers Fund Highlands Schools

2018-05-21T12:36:27+00:00May 21st, 2018|

Leading a trek in the Ethiopian Highlands in 2015, Passage West born Martin Coughlan visited a small local school. Built of mud walls on a wood frame, it was leaning over precariously. The children were squeezed three to a desk on rough earth floors. With too many children for the few classrooms they have two shifts morning and afternoon. Come June the rains will start and at over 3000 meters winds can be very high. Martin and his trekking companions took measurements. He planned to help. It all started in 2007 with Irish Aid funding each community along [...]

Registration Now Open: Kitale Volunteer Trip 2018

2018-02-21T22:56:58+00:00February 21st, 2018|

Registration is now open to join this years group of volunteers heading to Kitale! June 30th to July 13th a group of Africa Direct volunteers will be working in Kitale, Northwest Kenya, alongside our partner the Good Shepherd Sisters Kitale. This is the fifth trip of its kind, with the previous years' groups having great success (read the comments at the bottom of the page). The cost is €1680 for 2 weeks if paying in full by yourself and €1980 if fundraising (the details are broken down in ‘Application & Fundraising’ link below). Living with the Sisters means savings [...]

Cork Harbour Cycle 2018 Registration Now Open

2018-03-22T10:23:24+00:00January 8th, 2018|

Two beautiful Cycles Around Cork Harbour Area Sunday March 4th REGISTER and FIND INFO FOR THE CORK HARBOUR CYCLE 2018 40Km Leisure Cycle Suitable for All Cyclists to Enjoy, our annual cycle since 2003. Cycle the waterfront, only one short hill, take it easy, enjoy the scenery, snacks and soup, and free reflector vests (but bring your own helmet). Start in your own time 8.30 to 10.00 am (Age limit 14 years). 100 Km Challenge Cycle incorporating the 40 Km Harbour Route with a further 60Km around Ringaskiddy, Carrigaline, Crosshaven and back to the Ferry to complete [...]

Kilimanjaro Trek 2018

2018-01-10T10:48:49+00:00December 30th, 2017|

Registration for 2018's Trek is now OPEN! When: 23rd June - 4th of July What: Climb the Machame Route over 6days, back to Nairobi for a safari in Nairobi National Park and visit some projects run by our partners How much: €2980 (see 'Price & Booking information' link below for more info) For more information see links below: 2018 Trip Itinerary Prices & Booking information

Cork Harbour Cycle 2017 Now Open for Registration

2018-01-08T18:25:56+00:00March 20th, 2017|

Two beautiful Cycles Around Cork Harbour Area as an event of the Cork Harbour Festival June Bank Holiday Weekend Monday June 5th (Note: Cork Harbour Marathon has been moved to Sunday 4th) REGISTER HERE FOR CORK HARBOUR CYCLE 2017 OR VISIT OUR OFFICIAL WEBPAGE 40Km Leisure Cycle Suitable for All Cyclists to Enjoy, our annual cycle since 2003. Starting 9.00 am (Age limit 14 years). 100 Km Challenge Cycle incorporating the 40 Km Harbour Route with a further 60Km around Ringaskiddy, Carrigaline, Crosshaven and back to the Ferry to complete the circuit to Cork [...]

Weekly Meetings

2018-01-10T10:50:48+00:00January 31st, 2017|

EVERY THURSDAY @ 6.30pm at the South Parish Hall, Cork. This Thursday: Organising our largest annual fundraiser; Cork Harbour Cycle, and having a brief look at where the cycles' money will be going; Jamanoor housing project. Anyone who wants more info, or to be sent a quick reminder by text, can message us by Facebook or phone 021 4806425   Some more fundraisers happening:   Croagh Patrick

Registration Now Open: Kitale Volunteer Trip 2017

2017-01-06T12:41:15+00:00January 3rd, 2017|

Registration is now open to join this years group of volunteers heading to Kitale! This June a group of Africa Direct volunteers will be working in Kitale, Northwest Kenya, alongside our partner the Good Shepherd Sisters Kitale. This is the forth trip of its kind, with the previous years' groups having great success (see the pictures and stories in the documents at the bottom of this page). The trip will take place from 17th June to 30th June. The cost is €1680 for 2 weeks if paying in full by yourself and €1980 if fundraising (the details are broken [...]

Ethiopian Highland Trek 2016

2016-11-03T12:36:18+00:00May 2nd, 2016|

2016's trek has been set for 21st of October! 14days in Ethiopia: Trekking in the Wollo Highlands, staying in local communities (in good huts funded by Irish Aid through community tourism schemes), sharing tea/coffee ceremonies, watching and joining dances, sit down toilets with views over the valleys and a bucket shower. Walking around ancient ground rock churches in Lalibella, sailing across lake Tana around 3 of it's islands full of old monasteries, and seeing the source of the Nile. Visiting our partners projects in Addis Ababa and the highlands. 2016's Itinerary  

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