Distance: + 16 000 kms Estimated time: 84 weeks Start date: May 06

The expedition will take Werner an estimated time of 84 weeks in some of the toughest conditions imaginable. His dream is to raise R 2 000 000 to open a AIDS shelter code named "the Nineveh Project" in South Africa. His expedition will take him from the United Kingdom to France, West Spain, Portugal, South Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique to arrive in Durban - South Africa.

Werner is a 24 year old Christian who played Rugby in Ireland for 4 years until he had a serious neck and head injury, because of this he is unable to play most sports, he says: "I would never be doing what I’m doing what I'm doing if its wasn’t for that injury, so praise the Lord for opening my eyes."

Werner says: "I know I'll make it! I'm doing this for God and his children ... I'm not afraid to go, actually I can’t wait to see Him! I'm so certain that the Lord will protect me and keep me safe! I have Philippians 4:13 on the side of my kayak and I live by that. If you can believe that with all your heart and soul, the limits are endless for what you can achieve. I not only want to help the sick but more importantly I also want to win people for the Lord. God has called me to do something and calling the trip "Ninevah" (from the book of Jonah) will ensure that I always remember not to turn away from what God wants me to do, and this is what I want to teach the children...all this would be possible to do if I did nit believe in God"

You can help Werner and Kayak 4 Aids, by making an online donation, buying a pixel of this website for your company or joining our kayak club, you will be making a real difference to many less fortunate.

To see photos from Werner’s Ireland expedition, or to keep track of his latest expedition, please visit www.k4a.co.za

Werner needs all our support, so keep him in your prayers!