JANUARY 2023

What a Milestone

AED250,000

Thrift For Good | Goal Reached!

And thats how they thrift into 2023! There is no better way to start the year than reaching an ambitious goal for our beloved Tibetan Children's Villages charity project.


Thrift For Good has proudly announced that they have reached their fund-raising goal which means renovating the children's homes, 4 hostels and the communal kitchen.


Thank you Thrift for Good and the decluttering community, the super shoppers and the amazing volunteers who empower us to support this cause!

CLICK | to hear more from Jen about the project. 

HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH:

HIKING SEASON IS BACK!

We are thrilled to report that, once again, our hiking season is well and truely back! Featuring lots of incredible new hikes around the UAE and our unmissable Oman based hiking weekends! Get in early so we can assist you in sorting out visas and boarder crossing.

OMAN | 5th Feb - Jebel Qiwhi | Register by 30th Jan!
Jebel Qihwi 
Hard full day climb to the summit of Jebel Qihwi, one of the highest mountains in the Musandam. This trek requires a high level of fitness and, some experience hiking in the region is an advantage. The rough and sometimes steep terrain is challenging even for seasoned trekkers.
OMAN | 19th Feb - Secret Staircases | Register by 13th Feb
Secret Staircases
Trek to two ancient villages hidden at the top of natural stairways carved into the Hajjar mountains. Explore terraced fields, stone houses and extensive petroglyphs. This is a great beginners trek and is suitable for active children as young as 8 years old
OMAN | 26th Feb - Jebel Qiwhi | Register by 20th Feb
Smugglers Bay
Tough 5 hour trek over coastal mountains. Reaching Myam beach where illegal immigrants are often smuggled from the Iranian coast. We can swim here before continuing up a boulder-strewn wadi and back to Dibba.
Learn More

SAVE THE DATE:

March 1st

Exclusive, special meet and greet event!

Meet and Greet the rugby players on 1st March


Join us for a special ‘Meet & Greet’ social with 6 legendary rugby players in a beautiful intimate setting. Not only will you have the opportunity to rub shoulders with these rugby legends, you’ll also have the chance to ask questions, take photos and listen to their anecdotes.


This is a rare opportunity to meet some of the biggest icons in historical rugby, all whilst supporting a great cause.


Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Date: Wednesday, 1st March 2023

Time: 7.00pm to 11.00pm

VenuePrivate outdoor venue - Jumeirah Islands

Cost: AED300 per person (includes food and beverages)


Here is who you can meet:



  • Tamara Taylor - English female rugby union player who captained England in the 2015 Women's Six Nations Championship and is the second most capped England player of all time.
  • Frank Bunce  - Retired New Zealand rugby union player and coach. He played in four international matches for Samoa and 55 for New Zealand, the All Blacks.
  • Norman Maxwell - Former New Zealand rugby union player who represented Crusaders in the Super 12 rugby competition.
  • Andy Vilk - Tecnico 'Head Coach' of Rugby 7s national side for Italy. Rugby union player who played in the forwards for England Sevens and captained the side in Hong Kong.
  • Paul Sampson - English rugby union and rugby league player who played for most famously London Welsh.
  • Aaron Persico - Italian rugby union player who made his debut for Italy against Scotland in the 2000 Six Nations Championship.


Only 70 tickets available!

Reserve your spot!

DID YOU KNOW?

There are Many Ways to Get Involved

Get in touch with us for all the ways you can get involved and help influence change.


Be it pushing your fitness limits by pledging to our charity challenges, volunteering, joining our trainings and hikes or the various ways you can partner with us and volunteer with Thrift For Good in support of underprivileged children worldwide - there's something for everyone.

Get all the details

CHALLENGE YOURSELF:

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail passes are now out for grabs!


Hike the legendary Inca Trail, with historic artefacts along the way and marvel at the stunning Machu Picchu in the panoramic Andes Mountains. Immerse yourself in the fascinating Inca tradition, culture and history while enjoying this exhilarating bucket list trekking challenge - all for your self-empowerment and in aid of Chicuchas Wasi in Peru.


Our 2023 Challenge line-up

Challenge Accepted
Meet Derek (and Sam)

CHALLENGER SPOTLIGHT:

Derek Bellis


Here is another amazing human! Meet Derek - 70 years old and still hiking around the world for Kids! Watch our interview with him and Sam filmed on our volunteer challenge in Malawi.

Female Focused Co-Working Space


The Bureau is a purpose-built co-ed, female focused co-working space in Dubai’s Gold & Diamond Park started by 2 Dubai-based sisters. Their mission is to create a community to support women both personally and professionally. The Bureau is supporting Gulf for Good with monthly day passes to allow the Ops Team to work from the beautiful space and to further enhance the partnership between GFG and The Bureau.


Learn More: www.thebureaubc.com

BMC Group for CSR


BMC Group Corporate Hike to Wadi Al Qor. We had 13 employees from BMC Group picking up litter from Wadi al Qor. Many thanks to our amazing rep Derek Bellis and our lovely guide Eamon O'Keefe. 


Ask about our private hikes

Tech for Good


Thrift for Good, our sister enterprise is starting Tech for Good as they are now accepting cell phones and laptops to sell for a good cause. Reminder to declutter, shop sustainably, and volunteer to make a difference!

QUICK LINK


Hike for Good

One for the nature lovers. Book a hike for someone to enjoy the magnificent UAE landscapes while contributing to the greater good. https://www.gulf4good.org/events-activities/hiking-calendar/


New Year, New YOU

Inspired to make a change? Its time to join one of our 2023 Charity Challenges. It’s a life-changing experience and and opportunity to visit the children you will be supporting through the cause.

https://www.gulf4good.org/challenges/


Corporate CSR

If you are looking to expand your company’s CSR initiatives by supporting children in need around the world, please contact Milly@gulf4good.org to discuss the options available and how your company can get involved.

To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often."


- Winston Churchil

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Based in Dubai, Gulf for Good is a registered not-for-profit.

Since 2001, we have been taking people on bucket-list

challenges around the world; each challenge supporting a

worthy children's charity, helping make a real difference in

the lives of underprivileged and vulnerable kids.


UAE NPO #1500021 | UK Registered charity #1140294


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