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Global Learning Exchange ...start planning for 2010... Be a part of a delegation of active, engaged global citizens. Learn about sustainable livelihoods and a vibrant, welcoming culture. Lend a hand and learn about yourself.
This March break, step outside of the tourist box and get involved in an unforgettable Central American experience! From Feb. 25 to March 7 2010, FBC is pleased to offer our 6th Global Learning Exchange, this year to the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. The ten days we spend in country will offer extensive learning opportunities, from Central American culture and history to the Spanish language, sustainable community development to visiting an internationally-recognized biosphere reserve. As always, this trip will not be your average vacation; participants are going to get their hands dirty and help out on local community development projects that are contributing to the well-being of impoverished Hondurans and their environment. Working alongside the community is a perfect opportunity for Canadians to get to know Hondurans face-to-face, not to mention learning valuable communication skills and adaptability. Approximately 6 days will be spent working on a community naturalization project in up to 5 different communities. Possible work projects include: tree-planting and biodiversity restoration on degraded land; building infrastructure such as fencing, digging wells, or making garden plots to help on community forest projects. There will also be the opportunity to visit significant historical and cultural sites, and perhaps a short overnight trip to Cayos Cochinos, a small island off the Caribbean coast. The cost of the trip is $2300 per person. Falls Brook Centre staff have a strong background in fundraising initiatives and can help you with creative ideas for raising money. Please visit the website for more information or call us for an application form. Application forms are due with a deposit of $500 on September 30 2010. They can be mailed to: Global Learning Exchange Further questions can be addressed to Alison, at (506) 375-4310 or alison@fallsbrookcentre.ca ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Excerpt of reflections from one of the participants, Rebecca Tremblay, of our June 2006 trip: "The next day, we bused it out to the very same community to continue building pilas, which are cement water reservoirs, in the yards of the people. the house were literally shacks made of wood planks and cardboard with tin roofs, and many rocks and dirt in the yards, and little gardens they had started and were proud to show us. We visited a few homes to see their gardens, all very small, but good, since it brought them food, and maybe even some extra to sell, or to give to a neighbour. One woman had a banana tree, and gave us each a fat short sweet banana, and was sooo happy to provide us with one! So proud and truly generous! wow, the people were impressive. One woman said "Our homes may be small, but our hearts are big, and you are always welcome". It was touching. After the visiting, we started the work, and we did it all day. At the end of the day, the community set up at piñata for the children, so we got to watch, then they presented us with "agua es vida" (water is life) awesome designed t-shirts and necklaces for all of us made of dried beans, and really pretty! They were so generous with us and so thankful...our funds helped contribute to the materials for the pilas, and we left some clothing and school supplies and such. .... I must say that I've had an amazing experience in Honduras. " ................................................................................................... Did you know...?
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