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Haiti : Fact-Finding Delegation - APRIL TBA
January 14, 2004
- January 23, 2004
The year 2004 is a special year for Haiti and a time when it should get the positive attention it deserves. This county, which celebrated its bicentennial in January, is very proud of its legacy as the first black republic in the world. It has struggled to survive despite major economic and political pressure from the US including the US backed coup d' etat that ousted President Aristide in 1994.
Yet this is a country is in a state of turmoil due to a small yet aggressive US backed opposition that is calling for the overthrow of democratically elected Jean-Bertrand Ariside. Not only is the US government playing an important role in funding the opposition, but also the mainstream media is doing its part to misreport about the current political tensions in the country.
On this serious fact-find delegation, we will attempt to examine the complexities of the politics, history and economic situation in a country that is overwhelmingly in support of its own democracy.
Join us in April to see for yourself what's going on, stand in solidarity with the Haitian people and return home to educate friends and family and pressure your represent ivies to give Haiti a fair chance.
Program Highlights:
- alk to peasant activist groups about the hardships, as well as the successes of the nationwide peasant movement.
- Meet with representatives from various human rights organizations and learn about judicial reform and resistance during the Coup.
- Travel to the Northern Haiti and stay in Cap Haitian to visit historical sites of the Haitian Revolution that led to its independence in 1804.
- Meet the leaders of the local peasant movement as well as the newly formed women's organization, learn about their recent controversial land reform movement.
- Meet with a priestess to learn about the reality of Vodou traditions.
- Learn directly from the mouths of the Haitian people about the significance of Haiti's recent elections in the struggle for participatory democracy .
Cost:
$1350 from Port-au-Prince
Price Includes:
- Double-room hotel or guest house accommodations; two meals per day; transportation to and from all programmed activities; guides and translators; a qualified trip leader; all program activities; and reading materials.
- International airfare, lunches, airport departure taxes, tips, and personal expenses are not included.
How to Register:
We must receive your application and a non-refundable deposit of $200 two months before departure. Please apply today! Payments by Mastercard or Visa are welcome.
This trip will be as diverse as possible in terms of race, age and life experiences. We strongly urge people of color to apply. In some cases, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for low-income applicants.
Make your reservation online now!
Contact Sarah with any questions about this trip,
or call toll-free 1-800-497-1994 .
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