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Background edit
In 1991, a group of young men influenced by Asher C Mupasi, planned to fund raise for the construction of a clinic at Gwengwerere Growth Point. The idea was to acquire old four wheel drive vehicles, have them serviced, and do a sponsored drive from their then University, Keele, in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, through a route in Africa, to Gwengwerere Growth Point.
A few big charities such as ADRA and Save the Children, and others were interested in the project. Landrover and Vauxhall expressed interest subject to the group producing a logistically sound plan.
Despite meticulous planning and determination, the six men were dicouraged by the British government, whose view was that some of the countries along the way were too dangerous for British national to travel by road. The country considered most dangerous was Western Sahara, which then did not have a recognised singular government, but was ruled by three opposing authorities.
The journey never took place despite many months of planning. However, Asher still has the dream that one day it will happen and has been talking to others with such a venture in mind for many years. The simplest way to avoid dangerous countries would be to go round them by boat and rejoin the route past the country.
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This article is a summary of information collected from local elders and shop-keepers at Gwengwerere over the years. In 1991, the editor was involved in the ill-fated attempt to internationally fund raise for constructing a clinic at Gwengwerere.
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There should be a facility for including pictures in the article but the writer has no idea how to upload pictures. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Acmupasi (talk • contribs) 00:30, 27 October 2009 (UTC)
Asher C Mupasi: Trustee at H.E.L.P. International, a children's charity with projects around Gwengwerere GP 21:50, 14 December 2006 (UTC)