For those of you looking to have a global public health and community development experience but have a budget constrain, this is the trip for You!
FEEL FREE TO INVITE FRIENDS, BUT Only 15 spots available
SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE ASK/EMAIL FIRST!!
Trip details:
- Air faire (between $500-600) and should be brought as soon as possible because prices will go up!
- $350 for expenses (100 dollar deposit checks need payable to "FriendsNE" and mailed to 1 Torpie st. Boston, MA 02120)
o The $350 will include: meals, lodging-sleeping arrangements, potable water, transportation (from and to airport, and in the country), most activities (volcano climbing, beach day, etc. ALL to be decided shortly)
Public health related events:
- Will incorporate service (building a family a home and community activities and events)
- Public health related programming (dictated by group wants and needs: i.e.small public health lectures, networking, research opportunities, community development projects, etc)
- First aid outreach in Nuevo Amanecer
- Culture, History and FUN (salsa night)
[This trip will be done in conjunction with a group from Stony Brook University.]
Fundraising requirements:
As a group and individual:
We will have to fundraise money that will go to:
- $1800 dollars builds a house.
- Scholarships: given to high school students, and elementary school students
- Micro-finance Women's Initiative (currently under development)
- A large library being built in Chacraseca.
Communities we work in Nicaragua:
1. Chacraseca
2. Nuevo Amanecer
3. Malpaisillo
Website: www.friendsne.org or contact Mike Cipoletti EMAIL:ikecip@me.com, or Margaret (OP Alum) margaret.pichardo@gmail.com
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