Les "Phi" lles du désert

<p><strong>LES “PHI”LLES DU DESERT</strong></p><p><iframe width="540" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FtHB6AK8jzK8%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DtHB6AK8jzK8&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FtHB6AK8jzK8%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=cb39d84f05d8439bbe96012f078e02b0&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p> </p><p><strong>TEAM 145</strong></p><p><em>Temerity, courage, adventure, solidarity, fortitude, overtaking: "Values that we share</em>"</p><p>We are Sophie and Delphine, two dynamic and determined friends and 28 years ago Sophie and Delphine give themselves appointment .... before they turn 50 ... to participate in the Aicha des Gazelles Rally.</p><p>Here we are! Through our association L’Evidence du désert, we will start the Rallye Aicha des Gazelles on March 17th 2018</p><p> </p><p>1990, the first Rallye Aicha des Gazelles, Sophie and Delphine are friends and roommates in Nantes, seeing the start of the Sophie Rally said: ONE DAY WE WILL DO IT TOGETHER AND BEFORE OUR 50 YEARS ....</p><p><img alt="Photo_classe_1_s-1507921319" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/458118/PHOTO_CLASSE_1_S-1507921319.jpg"></p><p>We have just celebrate our 45 years, our friendship is intact ... the desert is then an evidence!!!</p><p><img alt="Img_4226-1507921503" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/458119/IMG_4226-1507921503.jpg"></p><p><strong>From left to right ….</strong></p><p><strong>Delphine: </strong>5 years old<strong>, </strong>physiotherapist in les Sables d’Olonne (85), dynamic, positive, courageous, persevering, athletic</p><p><strong>Sophie: </strong>5 years old<strong>, </strong>living in Cap D’Ail (06), Finance Director in Monaco<strong>, </strong>dynamic, tireless, persevering, determined, feminine</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>WHAT IS THE « RALLYE AICHA DES GAZELLES » ?</strong></p><p> </p><p><img alt="Rag17_parcours-hd-1507921657" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/458120/rag17_parcours-hd-1507921657.jpg"></p><p><strong>A SINGLE FEMALE SPORTS CONCEPT</strong></p><p>A <strong>100% female</strong> rally that brings together more than 30 nationalities of women aged 18 to 65 in Morocco</p><p>160 female crews onboard of a 4X4, a cross over, a truck, a SSV, a quad or a motorbike</p><p>A physical and mental test of <strong>2500 kms in 9 days</strong> off-road in the Moroccan desert</p><p>Another vision of motorsport, navigation is done :</p><p><strong>"old fashion"</strong> … without GPS only with map and compass!</p><p><strong>"no notion of speed"</strong> … it is important to make the fewest kilometers to find the beacons in the desert</p><p>Strong human values such as temerity, courage, sharing, perseverance, determination, la solidarity and respect.</p><p> </p><p><strong>WITH A TRUE ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH</strong></p><p>The rally Aicha des Gazelles is:</p><p>a partnership with the association Yann Arthus Bertrand (<a href="http://www.goodplanet.org/" target="_blank">www.goodplanet.org</a>)</p><p>the first rally to get certified ISO 14001 since 2010 which aims to help companies to manage the impact of their activities on the environment and demonstrate the effectiveness of their management</p><p> </p><p><strong>AND CITIZEN</strong></p><p>This rally is not only a sport car racing, this is also the willingness to engage with local populations via the association <strong>Cœur de gazelles.</strong></p><p><strong>Cœur de gazelles</strong> works closely with the Moroccan government in order to carry out "concrete and useful" projects for the Moroccan populations.</p><p>She relies on the strength, notoriety, values and especially the logistics of the Rally to serve population. </p><p>Its main actions are:</p><p>Medical: access to care in remote villages, thanks to the Caravan.</p><p>Education: the battle against illiteracy by building.</p><p>Environment: creation of wells and tree plantations.</p><p>Vocational reintegration of single women.</p><p>Assistance with everyday life: donation in remote villages.</p><p>Our association « l’Evidence du désert » partners with the association <strong>Coeur de gazelles by collecting</strong> hygiene products for the local population, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo and biodegradable shower gel, baby bottle, powdered milk, plasters, sterile gloves, antibacterial gel, …</p><p><em>For more information consult: <a href="http://www.coeurdegazelles.org/" target="_blank">www.coeurdegazelles.org</a>   <a href="http://www.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com/" target="_blank">www.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com</a></em></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p>