15-589: EGP may refer to: Organizations [ edit ] Edinburgh Global Partnerships , a student-run charity Guerrilla Army of the Poor (Spanish: Ejército Guerrillero de los Pobres ), in Guatemala European Green Party , a political party Technology [ edit ] Experimental Geodetic Payload , Japanese satellite Exploration Gateway Platform , 2012 Boeing-NASA discussion for
30-577: A park in the center of Edinburgh. The multi-lap course allows access to a single water station, which can be easily reached by runners on each lap. Various university clubs contribute to the festive atmosphere of the marathon by providing entertainment along the route for participants and spectators alike. In recent years, the Meadows Marathon route has also been extended to include a section that passes through two other central Edinburgh squares, Bristo Square and George Square. The Meadows Marathon
45-483: A society at the University of Edinburgh and became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). EGP was originally called H.E.L.P. (Scotland) standing for Humanitarian Education & Long-term Projects. EGP is managed by committee members who are responsible for the running of the charity. Committee members also work on a voluntary basis. EGP works by partnering with NGOs and communities from all over
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75-464: A wide range of backgrounds over the years. The marathon is open to anyone who wishes to take part, regardless of their running experience or background. The Meadows Marathon is a unique event in the world of running because the course consists of several laps rather than a linear route. The route of the marathon varies from year to year but usually involves between two and eighteen laps of the Meadows,
90-538: Is a non-profit annual charity marathon , half marathon , 10K and 5K . It is held annually on the first Sunday of March at The Meadows in Edinburgh . It is the largest event organised by the Edinburgh Students' Charities Appeal. The Meadows Marathon is an annual running event founded in 2007 by two students from the University of Edinburgh. With only 250 runners and £10,000 raised in its first year,
105-559: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Edinburgh Global Partnerships Edinburgh Global Partnerships SCIO , or EGP , is a student-run charity based at the University of Edinburgh that assists in community-led development projects overseas. EGP's four main aims are: In March 2012, EGP was awarded a "Global Society Star" Award by Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) in recognition of their contribution to
120-590: Is usually done through donations, sponsorships and charity events. In 2019, EGP volunteers participated in the Meadows Marathon . Volunteer fundraising activities were featured in STV Magazine in February 2012. In the summer, teams travel to their host community to provide unskilled labour and assistance for the implementation of each project. Past EGP Projects have included the construction of
135-570: The "global experience on campus, in the local community, and abroad". In April 2019, EGP was awarded EUSA's "Outstanding Contribution to the Global Community Award". EGP was founded as a society at the University of Edinburgh by student Benjamin Carey in 1990 and subsequently achieved charity status later that year. It is thought to be the oldest international volunteer organisation across UK universities. In 2019, EGP ceased to be
150-771: The New Vision School in Tanzania in 2006, a grinding mill and a house in Zambia in 2005 and the construction of a conventional dairy goat breeding unit in Kisumu, Kenya in 2011. EGP has also been involved in projects addressing the " widespread problem" of "exploitative sexual relations between teachers and student" in Uganda. EGP is a member of the Scotland's International Development Alliance (SIDA, formerly NIDOS). EGP
165-531: The local community. Projects are selected in September/October. Once projects have been selected, the Committee recruits 6-10 volunteers for each project. Teams of volunteers work with EGP throughout the academic year, attending weekly trainings on topics such as cultural awareness, safety and health. Each team of volunteers is tasked with raising the funds necessary to implement their project. This
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#1732776435895180-413: The marathon has grown considerably in popularity and fundraising since its inception. At the last event, over £35,000 was raised through the participation of 850 runners. Originally, the Meadows Marathon only offered a half marathon and a fun run, but in 2012 the event was expanded to include a full marathon. Although the event is organized entirely by university students, it has attracted participants from
195-450: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title EGP . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=EGP&oldid=1253938580 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Articles containing Spanish-language text Short description
210-590: The world. Every year, it implements 5/6 projects. Communities and NGOs apply to work with EGP by submitting a Project Proposal. Over the summer, the Project Researcher and Developer works directly with each applicant and clarifies any questions pertaining to the proposal. The EGP Committee as a whole then compiles and submits further questions to each applicant. When this process is complete, the Committee meets to decide which projects will be selected. Selected projects must be both sustainable and supported by
225-580: Was featured in the NIDOS March 2012 Newsletter. EGP is part of the Student International Development Network (SIDN). SIDN is "a partnership between UK based student-led international volunteering groups", and it includes InterVol , Oxford Development Abroad (ODA), Student Volunteering Abroad (SVA) Glasgow and Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad (BVDA). Meadows Marathon The Meadows Marathon
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