| Trip Dates: Jun. 6rd 13th, 2010
Cost: $350 program fee, plus airfare
- Fundraising opportunities are available to help offset the cost of the program
- ALL participants are expected to participate in fundraising
Accommodations: Will be modest and rustic. Participants will bring sleeping bags and there will *hopefully* be some sort of mattresses provided. Facilities will consist of latrines and bucket showers. This trip is not for the faint of heart.
What will we be doing:
Well be working with an NGO called La Fundación Denis Ernetso González (FDEG) building a kitchen and possibly latrines. The worksite (where we will also be staying) is about 45 minutes outside the city of Masagaulpa, north of the capitol, Managua.
In addition to our work, there will be a significant amount of time dedicated to text study. No Jewish text- study experience is needed. Everyone will be a part of the learning that we do on a daily basis.
Travel:
We will travel as a group to Nicaragua from either Philadelphia or New York. There will likely be an opportunity to adjust your return flight to the airport of your choice. (Airfare will likely be between $350 and $600.)
Applications:
The entire application process begins on line the link will be up on the UD Hillel website.
After you complete your application we will contact you to schedule an in person interview. At the time of your interview you will need to pay a $200 deposit.
The remaining $150 will be due in order to secure your spot on the trip in early December.
Expectations:
- Attendance at 3 pre-trip orientation sessions
- Participation in fundraising
- Full participation in program
- Participation in post- trip follow-up sessions
- Completing all forms on time
Things to consider before applying:
□ Are you able to work on a physical labor project for up to 6 hours a day?
□ Are you interested in engaging in several hours of study each day, through which you will explore your Jewish identity in the context of human rights and social justice?
□ Are you equally committed to participating in the physical labor and intensive study components of the program?
□ Are you willing to live in modest, rustic accommodations without access to electricity or running water?
□ Are you comfortable in an environment in which there is a high level of ambiguity and uncertainty?
□ Are you interested in taking part in a group experience, even if it means placing your personal needs second to those of the group?
□ Are you prepared to behave respectfully and with cultural sensitivity in your host community?
□ Are you excited to share a Jewish experience with a diverse, pluralistic group?
□ Are you committed to using this experience to raise awareness about human rights and global justice upon your return?
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