View the 2006 World Social Forum delegation video.

Kenya is an East African country of more than 30 million people that borders the Indian Ocean and the politically important countries of Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Uganda. The history of Kenya and the impact of colonialism offer an opportunity to learn about the successes and the struggles African countries have faced since the era of independence. The Kenya hosting of the WSF follows the distinctive African Social Forums that have been held between 2002-2006 in Mali, Ethiopia, and Guinea.

The Global Exchange delegation will arrive one week before the start of the WSF for educational meetings and events. We will meet with NGO's that are promoting sustainable community programs, urban development, women's rights, elders who can share the history of Kenya, and learn from Fair Trade movements first hand. The delegation will also meet with young people who are creating art, music, and community organizations to reshape their dreams. Once the WSF in Nairobi begins, our Global Exchange team will provide you with reading materials, organize special orientations, and ensure that you have every opportunity to bring the words and the visions of the World Social Forum back to your community.

This is an important time to experience the role that Africa is playing in making "another world possible." The Global Exchange delegation to the World Social Forum is a unique opportunity to participate in an international gathering designed to challenge a world economic model that has generated underdevelopment, civil war, debt, and global apartheid.

We look forward to seeing you in Kenya in January 2007!

Program Highlights:

• Visit with NGO's in and around Nairobi that are promoting community development projects and grassroots movements.
• Visit income-generating self-help projects
• Learn about Kenyan culture, politics, and land rights.
• Visit clinics to learn about health programs in Kenya.
• Learn about Fair Trade and the economics surrounding local cooperatives.
• Meet with Maasai elders as you visit a traditional village and learn about their pastoral ways of life, culture, beliefs and rituals.
• Visit reforestation projects such as the Greenbelt Movement.
• Learn about the export flower industry and about its impact on the environment and violation of labor rights.
• Visit informal urban settlements (slums)
• Dine with important World Social Forum speakers
• Visit ecological national parks
• Meet with regional African speakers for discussions on conflict resolution in post ethnic conflict zones
• Join music, dance and cultural events
• Receive orientation service during the World Social Forum

Cost: $2,800

Price Includes:

• Double room accommodations; two meals per day; all transportation in country, entrance fees and honoraria; guides and translators; qualified program leader(s) and coordinators; all program activities and reading materials.
• Price does not include: international airfare to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi; airport departure taxes; lunches and extra beverages; tips; single room occupancy cost, visas and personal expenses.
• Single Room Occupancy, please add $350.00 to cost

How to Register:

Deposits are non-refundable but transferable for up to one year toward the cost of another tour. Payments by check, 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. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for low-income applicants.

PAYMENT POLICY:

1st 50% - due October 01, 2006

Last 50% - due November 01, 2006

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If cancelled before November 30th, 25% of total program cost is non-refundable, non-exchangeable

If cancelled 30 days prior to departure, 100% of total program cost is non-refundable, non-transferable

Make your reservation online now!

Contact Masumi with any questions about this trip, or call toll-free 1-800-497-1994 ext. 225.