About Karmariders |
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Eventful Cycling for a good cause
From mid-October to mid-December 2008, a team of cyclists will explore more than 2,000 kms through the valley of the Brahmaputra and the foot hills of the Himalayas in northeast India. Through their tour the cyclists will focus on the cultural diversity of this almost unknown tribes and the beauty of the area. At the same time, they will advertise to support educational projects and children's aid projects of the Foundation Childaid Network. Their objective is sto help the lives of people in this region and to strengthen the disadvantaged young people.
A dedicated and highly motivated team
The team knows itself well for many years by other joint projects. All have experience in projects in Africa. "This is our most ambitious project so far" says Tobias Schüppen, the coordinator of the group. "For the mountains we still need to train vigorously. Likewise, a lot of energy is needed but we need to make other inspire us with the poor children to help."
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Advisory Meeting in Progress |
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Come October, the region will see a team of young German boys cycling along with local cyclists invading through the valleys and hills of the northeast. The expedition is motivated with a definite purpose – to popularize the beautiful region, its culture and heritage in an international level. Childaid Network, an international foundation for children, in collaboration with Don Bosco Society, is organizing this bicycle expedition through Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur. The cycle tour will also support educational and street children programmes for deprived children of the seven sister states.
The five well trained and enthusiastic German students who will undertake this bicycle tour are namely: M. Schppen, K. Meyyer, C. Dominik, O. Schrenk and M. Baucer. The expedition is scheduled to commence from October 15 – December 6, 2008 and will cover at least 2,500 kms across the northeastern states.
Local youths are welcome to join this festive and adventurous tour at different places through the planned route of the expedition. From the Brahmaputra valley in Assam, they will climb up to the hills of Meghalya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur. Many events in the towns and cities along the way will help to build bonds with the local communities and groups. It is worth mentioning that the German youths have already covered 2,500 kms by bicycle all across Germany for the cause of the children of this region.
OPENING
The German team will arrive Guwahati on 13th October. There will be reception and cultural evening on that day at DBI showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Northeast India. Inauguration of the event (about ½ an hour prog.) at Latasil Field on Sunday, 19th Oct. Rally will involve 1000 cyclists across Guwahati. Cyclists will cover about 100 kms in city.
The cyclists are decided to cover about 100 – 150 kms everyday. One vehicle equipped with internet, video and photography, one bed, medicine, doctor, cycles, toilet, etc. will accompany the cyclists. Over 5000 local cyclists will join the expedition at different places covering parts of the tour. Reception and cultural events will be held at major cities, towns and villages along the route. Curtain raiser events will be held in different schools along the route.
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THE EVENT AT A GLANCE |
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5 German students ( M. Schppen, K. Meyyer, C. Dominik, O. Schrenk, M. Baucer) |
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25-30 years old |
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Social work students |
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Experienced in youth work and boy scouts |
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The objectives of the expedition |
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To create awareness about the land, people, culture and beauty of NE India and to build bridges across communities. |
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To mobilize youth to challenge themselves and take up adventure activities. |
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To highlight the challenges facing deprived children and mobilize resources for their education. |
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To build bridges and remove the stereotypes of North East as a land of insurgency, terrorism and conflict. |
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The tentative expedition route and tour in North East |
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A distance of 2500 kms will be covered across 5 North Eastern states, i.e. Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur. |
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ASSAM: Guwahati, Hajo, Nalbari, Borama, Barpeta Rd., Bongaigaon, Bengtol, Kokrajhar, Dotma, Bilasipara, Uttar Halmora, Agia, Gojapara, Boko, Nongstoin, Shillong, Nongpoh, Jorabat, Mongoldoi, Tezpur, Kaziranga, Jorhat, Majuli, Harmutty |
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ARUNACHAL: Itanagar, Potin, Yachuli, Joram, Palin, Sangram, Palin, Kimin, N. Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Duliajan, Golaghat |
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NAGALAND: Dimapur, Zubza, Kohima |
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MANIPUR: Maram, Imphal |
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Highlights of the expedition |
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Welcome, reception and cultural programme showcasing the rich culture and heritage of North East India. |
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Inauguration of the event. |
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100 kms cycle rally at Guwahati involving 1000 cyclists across Guwahati. |
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Promotional events related to the main event will be held in Guwahati (Music, concerts, rock shows, cultural events, contest, etc) |
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Over 5000 local cyclists will join the expedition at different places covering a part of the tour. |
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Reception and cultural events at major cities, towns and villages along the route. |
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Execution of the project |
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Reception and inauguration in Guwahati |
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Guwahati cycle rally |
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Cultural events |
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Visits to schools, colleges, youth groups, self help groups, deprived children, historical and cultural centres |
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Complete media coverage |
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A documentary will be made |
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The expedition will be telecast once a week in a TV channel |
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Targets of the event |
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5000 cyclists to join the trip at different locations |
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1000 cyclists to join the Guwahati rally |
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2000-3000 cyclists in other villages and towns |
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To create an image of safe and secure NE and a conducive place for investment |
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Better understanding of the land, people, the rich culture and heritage of North East India |
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More than 20,000 youth exposed to direct experience of adventure and participate in various cultural events |
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Advocacy of deprived children and mobilization of resources |
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Creation of a network of youth and social organizations for social awareness and action |
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Committed Partners |
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Bosco Reach Out, Guwahati |
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Snehalaya, Guwahati |
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AIDA, Dimapur |
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DBYES, Dimapur |
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Jesuits, NE India |
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Green Valley Travels, Guwahati |
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Down Town Hospital, Guwahati |
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Assam Institute of Management, Guwahati |
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Rotary International District 3240, NE India |
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District Administration, Kamrup |
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RGVN, Guwahati |
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Big FM, Guwahati |
On June 21 an integral Advisory Committee meeting was held at DBI to discuss the action plan for the German Karmariders’ Cycle Expedition. The advisory committee includes experts from different fields – administrators, top security officer, doctors, industrialists, entrepreneurs, organizational heads, educationists, journalists, persons associated with cultural field, and many more. The second advisory committee meeting on the event took place on July 3, 2008 at 6 pm. at DBI. It was agreed that this rally on the wheel is organized to tell the world that the Northeast is as safe as any other part of the world. The meeting focused mainly on the question of sponsorship, publicity campaign and security apart from other issues. Preparation for this exciting event is on the run.
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For Detail Information, Please Contact:
Don Bosco Institute
Kharghuli, Guwahati - 781004
Tel: 0361-2608454/55;
Fax: 0361-2631668
email: info@dbi.org.in |
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