Sierra Leone "Motorcycles Save Lives Trip" - Organized according to demand

Introduction
Motorcycles have become critical public health tools in remote areas of the developing world. Much of CAUSE Canada’s most important work is done on motorcycles, which  allow emergency assistance to reach rural areas quickly and inexpensively. CAUSE Canada has worked in Sierra Leone for over 20 years and currently utilizes dual purpose bikes in its overseas programs.
 
CAUSE organizes motorcycle tours of Sierra Leone for small groups of adventurous philanthropists. Thus far CAUSE has conducted two separate tours of the country and both of these trips went extremely well. On each occasion the participants covered over 1,600 kilometres throughout SL’s most remote regions. These trips occur twice annually and last about 12 days. Early November and late April are the times of the year when the tours occur.
 
Trip Cost and Description
The approximate cost is $8,000 (excluding airfare), however, each participant receives a tax receipt for $6,500. The majority of this cost is used to purchase a motorcycle for an African aid worker.

This all-inclusive romp through the wilds of SL will have CAUSE paying for all of the gas, food, hotels and motorcycle expenses. Each participant will be assigned a new motorcycle for the duration of the tour and at the end of the trip the Canadian rider will present the bike to one of CAUSE Canada’s African field workers.

Trip Forms and Application
If this alternative means of seeing the world and supporting poverty reduction work within Africa interests you - please make application to join CAUSE Canada's company of philanthropic adventures.

View sample itinerary, application form and list of things to bring here.

Read a story about the March 2009 motorcycle trip by participant Eldo Enns here.

contact Paul Carrick for more information

* Please note that CAUSE Canada is not a tour company, but rather a not-for-profit charity. Individuals interested in participating in CAUSE Canada’s Motorcycle Save Lives Tour must be over 18 years of age, physically fit and hold a Class 6 Drivers License. They must also be comfortable riding in challenging off-road conditions and be good spirited / flexible people. As space is limited to a maximum of 8 participants per trip not all applicants are guaranteed an invitation to participate.