T H E P R O J E C T
"Cap to Kap" is a crossing of Africa in running shoes. The European team Mareike Röwekamp and Horst Schauer have set themselves the goal of crossing the continent on foot from the northernmost point ("Cap Angela" in Tunisia) to the southernmost tip ("Cape Agulhas" in South Africa).
Accompanied by support crews, they will cross 12,000 kilometres of twelve African countries (Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa) - an elaborate expedition of at least eight months.
In addition to the physical challenge and the transport of sporting values, the organisers want to promote cultural exchange between cultures and continents. Furthermore, they want to convey a multi-faceted media image of Africa, its people and cultures.
The start of the exceptional race is planned for autumn/winter 2022 (tbc).
T H E M I S S I O N
The mission of the Cap to Kap project is:
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To convey joy in sport, exercise and health.
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Engage in dialogue and promote cultural openness through conversation and exchange.
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Europe through African perspectives on the continent.
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To create a more diverse media coverage of Africa, its cultures & inhabitants.
"Cap to Kap" stands for : Overcoming borders continuously.
