FAQs

• What are the benefits of the Reach programme?

  Reach is a leadership programme aimed at creating humanitarian leaders who focus their energy and passion into raising funds and making a difference, while developing key skills including:

  • Leadership • Communication • Fundraising • Humanitarian field knowledge

• What should I expect when in the field?

  A typical day in the field may include travelling in the morning by coach to a location 60 minutes away from the accommodation and visiting different camps throughout the day. It can be tough and takes a great amount of resilience.

  You’ll meet many people on the trip who are all working together to serve our brothers and sisters. Whether distributing bread in Lebanon, food parcels in Kenya, or building wells in Pakistan, every day and every deployment is different

• What training do I get?

  Before you are deployed overseas you will be fully equipped with everything you need to undertake a safe and successful deployment. This includes training in fundraising, safety, child protection and safeguarding, as well as media and leadership training.

• Who can take part?

  If you are over 18 and can raise the minimum fundraising target, you may join our deployments. You can still support our fundraising activities until you are 18 years old when you’ll then be eligible to go on a deployment.

• What should I bring?

  The kit you need will depend on the location. You will be briefed fully on everything you need to pack for your deployment.

• What are the accommodation arrangements?

  You will stay in a good standard of hotel accommodation within driving distance of the camps where we distribute aid.

• Do I need a visa?

  You will need a visa to enter Kenya, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

• What will my fundraising money be used for?

  The money you raise for your deployment will be used to support the projects we run in the country you are visiting.

• Do I need to take any spending money?

  We recommend taking no more than $50 in cash for spending money.

• Do I have to pay for my flights?

  No, you will not have to use your own money to pay for your flight.

• What does a typical deployment look like?

  • Day 1 – fly out to location

    • Day 2 – full briefing and packing of aid parcels

    • Day 3 – in the field

    • Day 4 – in the field

    • Day 5 – in the field

    • Day 6 – return flight home

• Are deployments safe?

  As with any travel there are risks, however we have put measures in place to minimise those risks. From training so you know how to respond to different scenarios in the field to our skilled and experienced Reach deployment leaders and field workers. Should there be any risks to your safety you would be removed from the field.

• Do I need travel insurance?

  Yes, to include health insurance.

• Can I bring children with me?

  No, our deployments are not suitable for children.

• What clothes do I need to bring?

  The clothes you need will depend on the location and time of year that you travel. You will be provided with a full briefing on which clothing you should pack before you are deployed.

• What support will I get when dealing with sensitive issues in the field?

  We will have ‘Reach Reflections’ every evening for people to discuss their experiences. If any serious issues arise, we will refer you to our local UK Human Appeal teams.