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Safety

Expedition Safety

Our programs are about learning though experience, but never at the expense of safety. Safety is WCE's top priority and its comprehensive, unrivalled safety and support procedures are made possible through experience, systems, contacts and resources built up over the past 21 years running overseas expeditions.

The priority we place on safety and our world-class systems means that students and teachers can look forward to a rewarding, safe and well-managed experience.

When it comes to training, safety and support, WCE spares no effort and no expense. Extensive training procedures for Expedition Leaders, School Leaders, Challengers and World Challenge staff alike means we are prepared for every eventuality. It also enables us to provide the highest level of operational support possible and continually review and improve our established procedures.

Safety in the field

A safe expedition starts with a good Expedition Leader. Our Leaders are professional outdoor instructors with extensive expedition training. All have completed first aid training, police screening, and our rigorous training course as a minimum, have experience of working with young people and have relevant mountain, jungle or desert experience.

Advance preparation and an extensive network of resources support Expedition Leaders and keep participants safe on expedition. All teams carry top of the line equipment including comprehensive medical kits, satellite phones and satellite beacons.

Safety behind the scenes

World Challenge takes full responsibility for the safety of each expedition, ensuring plenty of back ground support. We operate a 24-hour Operations Room as a support resource for each team and to manage unexpected events from a lost passport to a helicopter evacuation in the case of a medical emergency. World Challenge also invests in extensive emergency resources for all teams such as First Assist (which has access to a network of emergency evacuation facilities and screened blood) and Royal & Sun Alliance. While traveling, each participant is insured up to 3 million dollars for medical care.

In addition...

We have a close working relationship with numerous agencies, US Embassies, High Commissions, Foreign and Commonwealth Offices. Diplomatic missions operating in the expedition destination are made aware of World Challenge activities so they can provide help and support if necessary. Our Air Travel Organizer’s License (ATOL) provides further protection for all participants. While we have an excellent safety record and serious incidents are highly unlikely, we are proud to offer a level of back-up support unmatched by any other provider.

Key safety features

Our first priority is to ensure the safety of all participants. We achieve this through the following measures:

Prior to departure

Rigorous training for teachers, students and staff
Thorough risk assessments carried out prior to each expedition
Medical advice from a world expert in expedition medicine
Maintaining close working relationships with Embassies in each country
Following State Department advice

In the field

Highly trained, qualified Expedition Leaders
Minimum of 1: 8 ratio of adult to students
Expert local knowledge and support from WCE in-country agents
Comprehensive first aid kits for every team
State-of-the-art satellite communications equipment including satellite phones and satellite beacons

Behind the scenes

24-hour Operations Center in London to manage incidents ranging from illness, injury and repatriation to lost passports and baggage
Comprehensive multimillion dollar insurance coverage for each participant - includes medical expenses, repatriation and evacuation
International network of medical support centers through First Assist
Supported by Royal & Sun Alliance - an international medical assistance agency with access to a network of medical support centers to advise on recommended hospitals and offer medical assistance
Rapid Response Team
Ability to wire money anywhere in the world from our Operations Center
Ability to divert expeditions up to the time of departure

Find out more
T: 877 – 333 – 1060
E: infoUSA@wcexpeditions.com

	Safety Expedition Safety Our programs are about learning though experience, but never at the expense of safety. Safety is WCE's top priority and its comprehensive, unrivalled safety and support procedures are made possible through experience, systems, contacts and resources built up over the past 21 years running overseas expeditions. The priority we place on safety and our world-class systems means that students and teachers can look forward to a rewarding, safe and well-managed experience. When it comes to training, safety and support, WCE spares no effort and no expense. Extensive training procedures for Expedition Leaders, School Leaders, Challengers and World Challenge staff alike means we are prepared for every eventuality. It also enables us to provide the highest level of operational support possible and continually review and improve our established procedures. Safety in the field A safe expedition starts with a good Expedition Leader. Our Leaders are professional outdoor instructors with extensive expedition training. All have completed first aid training, police screening, and our rigorous training course as a minimum, have experience of working with young people and have relevant mountain, jungle or desert experience. Advance preparation and an extensive network of resources support Expedition Leaders and keep participants safe on expedition. All teams carry top of the line equipment including comprehensive medical kits, satellite phones and satellite beacons. Safety behind the scenes World Challenge takes full responsibility for the safety of each expedition, ensuring plenty of back ground support. We operate a 24-hour Operations Room as a support resource for each team and to manage unexpected events from a lost passport to a helicopter evacuation in the case of a medical emergency. World Challenge also invests in extensive emergency resources for all teams such as First Assist (which has access to a network of emergency evacuation facilities and screened blood) and Royal & Sun Alliance. While traveling, each participant is insured up to 3 million dollars for medical care. In addition... We have a close working relationship with numerous agencies, US Embassies, High Commissions, Foreign and Commonwealth Offices. Diplomatic missions operating in the expedition destination are made aware of World Challenge activities so they can provide help and support if necessary. Our Air Travel Organizer’s License (ATOL) provides further protection for all participants. While we have an excellent safety record and serious incidents are highly unlikely, we are proud to offer a level of back-up support unmatched by any other provider. Key safety features Our first priority is to ensure the safety of all participants. We achieve this through the following measures: Prior to departure Rigorous training for teachers, students and staff Thorough risk assessments carried out prior to each expedition Medical advice from a world expert in expedition medicine Maintaining close working relationships with Embassies in each country Following State Department advice In the field Highly trained, qualified Expedition Leaders Minimum of 1: 8 ratio of adult to students Expert local knowledge and support from WCE in-country agents Comprehensive first aid kits for every team State-of-the-art satellite communications equipment including satellite phones and satellite beacons Behind the scenes 24-hour Operations Center in London to manage incidents ranging from illness, injury and repatriation to lost passports and baggage Comprehensive multimillion dollar insurance coverage for each participant - includes medical expenses, repatriation and evacuation International network of medical support centers through First Assist Supported by Royal & Sun Alliance - an international medical assistance agency with access to a network of medical support centers to advise on recommended hospitals and offer medical assistance Rapid Response Team Ability to wire money anywhere in the world from our Operations Center Ability to divert expeditions up to the time of departure Find out more T: 877 – 333 – 1060 E: infoUSA@wcexpeditions.com
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