NEWS & EVENTS | Cycle India 2008
FAQs

WHAT MAKES THE ICT CYCLE INDIA CHALLENGE DIFFERENT? 
ICT is one of the few international organisations running fundraising challenge events in the countries where we actually work. You therefore have the unique opportunity to visit an ICT supported projects and see for yourself how the money you raise makes a difference. After our stunning 4-day cycle and well-deserved celebrations, we will visit two ICT supported projects, at which participants will do volunteer work, which will help to support the basic rights of vulnerable street and working children.

WHY INDIA?
ICT began its work with SEEDS Trust in India in early 1995 and therefore wants to show support to our partner by visiting ‘SEEDS’ as part of a cycle challenge event. Our event partners, Action Challenge UK, have held several cycle rides in the country so know the country and the culture well.

HAS ICT DONE THIS SORT OF THING BEFORE?
Yes, Cycle India 2007 will be ICT's fifth cycle challenge event. The first was in Sri Lanka in 2003, the second in India in March 2005, the third in Sri Lanka in October 2005, and the fourth in Cambodia in October 2006. The trips we have run so far have been highly enjoyable and successful and ICT is now well versed in providing you with all the support you need for fundraising and training.

HOW DO I RAISE ALL THAT MONEY?
Once you have registered to take part on the event, you will receive a detailed fundraising pack full of ideas to help you raise the sponsorship money. This includes information on; on-line fundraising, writing to local charitable trusts, getting money from local businesses, door-to-door collections and holding events. The ICT team will be on hand to guide you through the fundraising and give you all the support that you need. The nature of the challenge and the good cause that you are supporting will encourage a great response from your local area. Many participants often find they easily raise above and beyond the minimum sponsorship required.

Find out more from the document below:
How to Get Started (Word document, CycleChallenge_Fundraising.doc)

WHERE DOES THE MONEY I RAISE GO?
Approximately £1300 of the total money raised goes towards the flight and ground costs of the trip (internal transport, hotels, meals etc). The rest of the money that is raised supports ICT’s overall work assisting displaced children and young people in Kenya, Sri Lanka, India and Cambodia.