Our Story
From a single climb to a two-decade commitment — how one mountain gave rise to a movement.
How It Began
A mountain.
A mission. Twenty years.
In 2006, we set out to address the critical needs of African communities by focusing on health, education, and conservation. To raise funding and awareness, we embarked on a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro — the tallest mountain on the African continent at 19,340 feet. To our delight, we reached the peak — and the March to the Top Foundation was born.
A decade later, we celebrated that milestone with a climb of Mt. Kenya (16,400 feet) in August 2016. Between summits, we’ve continued to push our limits through 29029 Everesting, a challenge where participants climb the equivalent height of Mt. Everest in 36 hours. With every summit, we carried not just our own ambitions, but the hopes of the communities we serve.
Now, as we approach our 20th anniversary, we are returning to where it all began, Mt. Kilimanjaro. This milestone climb is more than a celebration of two decades of impact. It is a renewed call to action, a reminder of why we first set foot on that mountain, and a declaration that our work is far from over.
Local leadership lasts.
Long-term commitment matters.
100% to the communities we serve.
The March Family Foundation covers all administrative and overhead costs. Every dollar donated reaches the people and ecosystems of Africa directly.
Outcomes over optics.
We define success by measurable impact – vulnerable children receiving HIV care, communities educated, wild places protected – not how we frame our work.
A Note from Our Founder
Words cannot fully capture the humanity we experience when meeting the people whose lives are touched by March to the Top. These moments are a powerful reminder of why this work matters — and of the shared responsibility we have to care for one another. Your support makes these connections possible and allows us to build lasting relationships with our partners and the communities we serve.
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors. That trust is something we take seriously. We are committed to ensuring that 100% of your support goes directly to March to the Top projects helping those in need, with all administrative and overhead costs covered separately.
Roy March
Founder, March to the Top Africa
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Our Leadership
Board of Directors
March to the Top is guided by a dedicated board committed to transparency, accountability, and long-term impact in the communities we serve.
Roy March
Founder
Alexandria Skouras
Board Member
Larry Murphy
Board Member
Pedro Marti
Board Member
Giorgio Manenti
Board Member
Join Us for the Next Decade
The summit is calling.
Will you climb with us?
In 2026 we return to Kilimanjaro — twenty years after the climb that started it all. Every dollar goes directly to the children, rangers, patients, and wildlife. The March Family Foundation covers all overhead costs.