Imagine a place with no mobile network, no electricity, and no cash economy. A place where people only use what they find in the jungle and even then, ask permission to its spirits before they take what they need. This off the beaten path jungle trekking expedition with the Sakkudei tribe at Siberut Island was real, raw and humbling. Our self-funded team has raised over S$60,000 for Women for Women International and their programmes championing women survivors of war around the world.

Indonesia Jungle Trek

After completing our Ethiopia Danakil Depression crossing, our team flew directly to neighbouring Rwanda, to see first-hand the work of Women for Women International - UK (WfWI), the charity we have been supporting for over five years. We raise and donate between USD50,000 and USD100,000 annually to WfWI allowing over 800 women each year to go through such a programme in Rwanda and other war-torn regions where WfWI operates

RWANDA - WFWI VISIT

Our WOAM team of 12 women has successfully crossed the Lut Desert of Iran, becoming the first all-female team in history to do so.  We walked the 200km expanse of unforgiving desert terrain on foot in seven days. In addition to the tough physical challenge we are proud to have reached our US$100,000 fundraising target to support women survivors of war and violence.

Iran Desert Crossing

Our team of nine women just got back from our most extraordinary and demanding expedition to date, from the Yamal peninsula of Siberia. We shared the daily life of the nomadic Nenets reindeer herders and truly challenged ourselves in support of our chosen charities.

Siberia Nomadic Expedition

During this expedition, our WOAM team successfully summited two iconic peaks over 3,300 metres and galloped across the huge open plains on Nomadic Mongolian horses. Overall, we crossed 900 km of terrain on foot, on horseback and sturdy Russian minivans, dating back to the 1960s. We endured bone-chilling temperatures of -17 degrees Celsius and 90km/h winds. Our trip culminated with a visit of the NCAV, or the Centre Against Violence in Ulaanbaatar.

Mongolia Expedition

Another spectacular Persian-themed, desert-style fundraising evening right on the beach in Sentosa to raise awareness and funds for underprivileged and troubled women and girls in Singapore and Iran. The event was also the ideal occasion to celebrate WOAM’s fifth year anniversary and share the team’s unique life experience of becoming the first all-female team in history to cross Iran’s Dasht-e-Lut desert on foot. 

Sands of Time Event

Our Siberia-themed party and photography exhibition was a sell-out success bringing together 225 friends, supporters and guests to a giant igloo-like marquee. All the funds raised during this event went towards supporting underprivileged and troubled women and girls from specialised residential homes in Singapore. 

FROZEN Fundraising Event

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SECRET LAND Fundraiser

Crossing the Danakil Depression on bikes had never been attempted before. We now understand why! It was the most gruelling expedition we’ve undertaken to-date, 200km in 6 days over contrasting terrain from sand, sulphuric acid and salt, to bush, lava and volcanic rock with debilitating temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees C. at midday. This expedition has raised funds to support our long term partner charity Women for Women International and their work with women survivors of violence and war.

Ethiopia Biking Expedition

Our WOAM team of 11 intrepid ladies officially became the first SUP team to travel to this hidden Himalayan Kingdom and to claim the first descent of two of its rivers. The expedition’s objective was to raise awareness and funds for RENEW, a charity founded by the Queen Mother of Bhutan, dedicated to the empowerment of women and children, with specific attention to survivors of domestic violence and sexual and gender based violence.

Buthan SUP Expedition

During this first WOAM mini-expedition to Cambodia, 14 ladies undertook a 4-day challenging cycling trip through the amazing landscape of Siem Reap in support of Sala Baï, a school that helps fight poverty and human trafficking by providing professional training and job opportunities for young, underprivileged women.

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Cambodia Biking Expedition

Tsum Valley Expedition