Canadian Food Grains Bank
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Nicaragua Youth Study Tour
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25? Are you passionate about ending hunger around the world? Are you interested in putting your faith into action? Do you want to learn more about the causes of hunger and poverty? Do you want to meet people who are working for a better future? Canadian Foodgrains Bank is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for a Youth Study Tour to Nicaragua in May, 2012. Click here to download an application form. Important details: Dates: May 1-15, 2012 (15 days) Approximate Cost: $3000* Click here to download a poster for the Nicaragua Youth Study Tour. As a participant you will
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What can you expect?
This tour will focus on learning through workshops, intercultural dialogue and project visits. The group will begin the tour in the capital city of Managua. Here we will learn about the history and current context of Nicaragua, explore local markets and learn more about life in Nicaragua from local young people.
After the orientation in Managua we will travel to the north of the country near the city of Ocotal where we will visit local agricultural groups that are working to create change in their communities.
A home stay visit, during which participants will spend up to three nights in the home of a family in a local community, promises to be a highlight. We will also take some time to see some of the sights of the country and buy some local handcrafts. Much time will also be spent reflection and prayer.
Click here to learn more about food study tours.
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua, which is the largest country in Central America, is known as the “Land of Volcanoes”. The country made international headlines in 1979 when the Sandinista movement overthrew a 43-year dictatorship. Subsequently, a civil conflict, which was clandestinely supported by the U.S. government, raged throughout the 1980s. During this period livelihoods were disrupted and access to food was limited. Food security is also affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, landslides and hurricanes, deforestation and soil erosion. Nicaragua is primarily an agricultural country and is rich in biodiversity.
Note: Nicaragua is a place of great beauty but also great challenges - participants should be able to endure challenging travel conditions, including heat and difficult roads.
This tour will be lead by Roberta Gramlich, Youth Engagement Coordinator at Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Roberta has experience leading tours in the developing world and has made several trips to Nicaragua, including a month-long visit in March 2011.
For more information please contact Roberta Gramlich, Youth Engagement Coordinator
rgramlich@foodgrainsbank.ca
204.926.4245
Or find Roberta on Facebook: Roberta Foodgrains Bank
*Participants are encouraged to fundraise to offset the cost of the tour. In some cases, some financial assistance may be available.
This tour will focus on learning through workshops, intercultural dialogue and project visits. The group will begin the tour in the capital city of Managua. Here we will learn about the history and current context of Nicaragua, explore local markets and learn more about life in Nicaragua from local young people.
After the orientation in Managua we will travel to the north of the country near the city of Ocotal where we will visit local agricultural groups that are working to create change in their communities.
A home stay visit, during which participants will spend up to three nights in the home of a family in a local community, promises to be a highlight. We will also take some time to see some of the sights of the country and buy some local handcrafts. Much time will also be spent reflection and prayer.
Click here to learn more about food study tours.
About Nicaragua
Nicaragua, which is the largest country in Central America, is known as the “Land of Volcanoes”. The country made international headlines in 1979 when the Sandinista movement overthrew a 43-year dictatorship. Subsequently, a civil conflict, which was clandestinely supported by the U.S. government, raged throughout the 1980s. During this period livelihoods were disrupted and access to food was limited. Food security is also affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes, landslides and hurricanes, deforestation and soil erosion. Nicaragua is primarily an agricultural country and is rich in biodiversity.
Note: Nicaragua is a place of great beauty but also great challenges - participants should be able to endure challenging travel conditions, including heat and difficult roads.
This tour will be lead by Roberta Gramlich, Youth Engagement Coordinator at Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Roberta has experience leading tours in the developing world and has made several trips to Nicaragua, including a month-long visit in March 2011.
For more information please contact Roberta Gramlich, Youth Engagement Coordinator
rgramlich@foodgrainsbank.ca
204.926.4245
Or find Roberta on Facebook: Roberta Foodgrains Bank
*Participants are encouraged to fundraise to offset the cost of the tour. In some cases, some financial assistance may be available.
