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little themselves . I want to send a message , to show people in need that solidarity does exist and that people from across the planet who they don ’ t even know are behind them and willing to help improve their situation .
It is in this spirit that I launched a crowdfunding campaign prior to the departure of my South American trip , where all the money gathered was invested into four different projects across the continent . In Brazil , Take A Way funded the purchase of what we called “ back to school kits ” for more than 40 children from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro . With the logistical support of a local association , we went to the shops to buy backpacks , books , scissors , pens , glue , and other essentials that would enhance the classroom experience of teenagers who otherwise could only dream of having their own supplies . It was a moment full of joy and happiness when we delivered the kits , and I will never forget that special afternoon and the smiles on their faces . Next with awe inspiring terrain and challenging riding , this was the richest highlight of my Latin American expedition for sure .
Going forward , the plan was to help three other associations along my route . One in Bolivia , one in Peru , and one in Ecuador . Unfortunately , after 10 months and more than 40,000kms on the road alone with Baloo , I got injured and needed to be repatriated back to France . As a result , the plans fell apart and sadly I couldn ’ t finalise the remaining aid projects . I did , however , save the money with the intent to channel it into another similar endeavour , which came to be Morocco .
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