Written by: B4i Staff Writer
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A glimpse into South African director’s bid to raise funds for freedom
In line with her vision to see vulnerable, oppressed and enslaved women and children set on a path to freedom, B Loved Foundation, Socio-Economic Development director Octavia Ephraim is embarking on a steep challenge to raise awareness and funds.
Freedom Challenge Africa, a ministry of OM Africa, will be celebrating their 10th anti-human trafficking challenge in the same way as they did their first – by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The Mount Kilimanjaro Anniversary Challenge will take place from 1 – 10 October 2022 and is hosted by the head division of the organisation, Freedom Challenge USA.
The purpose of this challenge aligns very closely with the B Loved Foundation’s R3egain programme, which focuses on the restoration of previously trafficked victims who have experienced severe trauma. Raising funds to support this cause lies very close to Octavia’s heart and serves as her motivation to embark on the upward journey of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
The grueling 6-day climb to Uhuru Peak – The “Roof of Africa,” is physically and mentally challenging, requiring a strong purpose to drive perseverance in extremely rugged circumstances. As with this climb, Ephraim says, “This work can be overwhelming and drawing strength from God gives me the courage to press forward.” She is no stranger to preparation for charity challenges, having previously partnered with Freedom Challenge Africa to complete the Tankwa Camino in 2018.
The 35 participants that will attempt the October Kilimanjaro challenge , of which 3 others are fellow South Africans, are currently undergoing thorough mental and physical training to ensure their safety and success on the mountain. Aside from this, of the powerful prayer that group upholds Octavia she says, “In my preparation thus far for Kili, I am truly learning new ways of how to strategically pray for the freedom of the vulnerable.”
The R3egain programme will celebrate this challenge as a brave step towards freedom as all proceeds go towards restoration, rescue and prevention campaigns. The fight against human trafficking doesn’t happen in a day and is a cause that must be sustained financially in the long-term. To support Octavia Ephraim’s Freedom Challenge, you can make a donation towards the greater R3egain Anti-Human Trafficking programme through the foundation’s website: https://b-loved.org.za. The process is fast, easy and secure. Any donation amount given to help fight human trafficking is money they did not have to shine a light on this hidden crime.
As Octavia says, “It is such an incredible honour to join hands with Freedom Challenge Africa in this challenge to make our voices even louder, and we can’t wait to welcome you in playing your part.”
B Loved Foundation:
The B Loved Foundation is a non-profit organisation, focused on ensuring that funds reach the recipients they were intended for. They have developed 4 unique programmes through which they partner with purpose-driven organisations and projects to enable the restoration of as many people as possible. Through their collaborative approach, they have seen millions of Rands distributed and many lives changed since 2008. For more information: https://b-loved.org.za/
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Date published: 06/09/2022
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