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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>A fundraiser has completed a challenge to climb the height of Mount Everest in three days to help bring water to a Gambian village.<\/b><\/p>\n

Ben Wollen, 21, from Swindon, climbed an indoor wall at Flashpoint Climbing Centre 885 times, which added up to the height of the world\u2019s highest peak.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old is trying to raise \u00a32,000 for a new water tower to be built in Sanyang in The Gambia.<\/p>\n

He took on the challenge after visiting the area in February.<\/p>\n

Mr Wollen said his time there was \u201coverwhelming and incredibly eye-opening\u201d and after speaking to locals he felt inspired to help.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe trip changed my life and I know it can make a difference to them and will provide sanitary water,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He is helping Wuyeh, a man from Sanyang, who says his community face great difficulties getting regular clean water.<\/p>\n

In a video, shared by Mr Wollen, Wuyeh said materials are very expensive in The Gambia at the moment so they are grateful for the help.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe community needs to benefit from clean water in order to move on with our daily lives,\u201d Wuyeh added.<\/p>\n

After climbing roughly 8,848m in 72 hours, Mr Wollen said he had beaten his initial goal of \u00a31,500 and now wants to get \u201cas much as we can raise\u201d.ss<\/p>\n

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