About Me and the Campaign
Hello, I’m Shanshan Feng, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and a highly educated woman who has experienced the challenges of pausing my career for family responsibilities. To support women worldwide in reclaiming their professional footing, I’m taking on a personal challenge: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
This campaign is not just about reaching the summit—it’s about showing the world that women have no limits. I aim to raise $30,000 to support career relaunch programs for women and empower female entrepreneurs in Africa.
What We Need & What You Get
Funding Breakdown
Our goal is to raise $30,000, which will be allocated as follows:
- Career Relaunch Programs (70%): Funding professional training, psychological support, and employment resources for five highly educated women who have faced career interruptions.
- Campaign Costs (30%): Covering the operational and logistical expenses of the climb and fundraising campaign.
Perks for Contributors
We’ve prepared special perks for our supporters:
- $50+: Exclusive climbing photos and a campaign badge.
- $100+: A personalized video thank-you message.
- $500+: Your name will be engraved on our supporter wall, leaving a lasting legacy of your contribution.
Even if we don’t reach the entire target, all funds raised will be prioritized for career relaunch and empowering female guides.
The Impact
Why This Campaign Matters
1. Helping Women Restart Their Careers
Millions of highly educated women worldwide face significant barriers when re-entering the workforce after career interruptions. This campaign will help them regain confidence and independence through tailored support programs.
2. Supporting African Women Entrepreneurs
Through partnerships with Kilimanjaro Wander Women Tours, we’re helping break barriers in a male-dominated industry and supporting African women in creating new opportunities for themselves and their communities.
Risks & Challenges
- Weather and Climbing Risks: Mount Kilimanjaro’s weather can be unpredictable. We’ve partnered with experienced guides and teams to ensure safety throughout the climb.
- Fundraising Shortfalls: If we don’t meet the whole goal, funds will be proportionally allocated to the most critical areas of the campaign.
- Execution Challenges: We’re committed to transparency and will provide regular updates on fund utilization through reports and social media.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you’re unable to contribute financially, there are still ways to support:
- Share Our Campaign: Spread the word to your friends and family to amplify our message.
- Join the Climb: Be part of the action and experience the transformative power of this journey firsthand.
- Leverage Indiegogo Tools: Indiegogo’s share tools can help us reach more people.
- I appreciate your support! Together, let’s climb to new heights and ignite hope for women everywhere!
