Humanitarian Missions Overlaid On Expanded Opportunities For Adventure Travel in India

For Immediate Release
 
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Sept. 12, 2012 – Relief Riders International, the award-winning humanitarian-based adventure travel and voluntourism company, is extending its year-round adventure travel / sustainability programs in Rajasathan, India, to help meet the ongoing needs of the communities it serves.
 
Relief Riders International is now taking reservations for its next three trips: the Pushkar Relief Ride Nov. 13-28, 2012; the Bikaner Relief Ride Feb. 2-16, 2013; and the Chanod Relief Ride Feb. 25-Mar.10, 2013. The all-inclusive trip prices begin at $7,450 per person, double occupancy. Single room supplements start at $100.
 
Since 2004, Relief Riders International has helped both adults and children considered to be below poverty level in this region. The company organizes horseback riding adventures that combine a journey through remote areas while assisting in delivering life-changing medical, educational and food aid to those in need.  The rides since 2004 have taken place three times a year between November and March. For the first time in 2012-2013, the rides will continue year-round.
 
The new year-round programs will target early childhood care, offering access to regular healthcare check ups, treatments and medical referrals to pregnant women and disadvantaged children under the age of 6 in the slums of Jaipur. They will also focus on the empowerment of underprivileged young women in Rajasthan's urban slums, helping them to overcome the obstacles of traditional gender roles and income disparities that have plagued this demographic for more than three decades. Additionally, RRI will continue their efforts of organizing much-needed dental and medical camps in rural areas throughout the year.
 
“This announcement marks a significant first step on the path towards providing the desperately needed year-round services to those in need,” remarks RRI founder Alexander Souri. “We couldn’t have accomplished this without the tremendous hard work of our team and the unwavering support from our donors and Alumni Riders. It’s a truly exciting time to be a part of this organization, and we’re looking forward to continuing our work on a more consistent, sustainable basis.”
 
RRI credits their strong partnership with Anubhooti Society for their continued ability to provide consistent support to the communities they ser
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