Brazil : World Social Forum in the Amazon
January 24, 2009
- February 06, 2009
While specific program content is still within the solidification process, this delegation will contextualize the World Social Forum within the broader framework of a Global Exchange Reality Tour. Based out of the Amazonian city of Belem, while our delegation will participate within the official activities of the World Social Forum between January 27-February 1st, the remainder of the time will be spent exploring issues of environmental justice, indigenous rights and sustainable development within the Amazon. Please stay tuned to this web-page for exact program details, which will be disclosed in the upcoming weeks.
Program Highlights:
- TBA
Cost: TBA
Price Includes:
- In-country accommodations; on-ground transportation including airport pick-up and drop-off; Global Exchange bilingual trip leader; preparatory reading and orientation materials; admission and fees to all program activities; two meals a day (breakfast and dinner).
- NOT INCLUDED: airfare, airport departure taxes, lunches, tips, and personal expenses.
- Please note: All participants should fly into and out of Belem Airport. All Global Exchange participants who arrive and depart on scheduled trip dates are guaranteed airport transportation. Please notify Program Coordinator with special travel arrangements.
How to Register:
We must receive your application and a non-refundable deposit of $200 in order to confirm your space aboard the delegation. Our capacity is limited to 25 delegates, and we have begun enrolling applicants, so we do encourage you to register ASAP. Deposits are non-refundable but transferable for up to one year toward the cost of another delegation. 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.
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