Insight Trip - Nicaragua

Seeing the real Nicaragua

Nicaragua is home to great beauty and passion. This Central American country possesses the natural beauty of both Pacific and Caribbean coasts, majestic volcanoes and a rich culture best known for its marimba music and warm hospitality.

Nicaragua’s economy is primarily focused on the agricultural sector. Despite ongoing effects of the Contra War in the 1980s, several recessions and natural disasters, a new sense of pride and confidence is driving Nicaragua’s farmers and artisans toward progress. Even though Nicaragua remains one of the poorest countries in Central America, this sense of hope is inspiring its youth to learn how to support their families by starting income-generating businesses.

To bolster this movement of hope, Opportunity launched the Nicaragua Community Economic Development Program in 2005 to assist with community development from within building upon local assets and investing in local economies. Our programs provide both individual and community-level investments to address sustainable solutions for entrepreneurs, their families and their communities. Travel with us to experience firsthand how Nicaragua is being built up and renewed day by day.

Itinerary

OPTION ONE:

Thursday, December 8, 2016
Arrive in Managua, Nicaragua, where local Opportunity staff will meet you and take you to your hotel in Granada.

Friday, December 9, 2016
Client Visits - Join your fellow travelers for an orientation breakfast before heading out to see Opportunity's work in action. Meet clients in Managua and Masaya, including a Trust Group meeting. After lunch, visit the local yucca plant to see how farmers are industrializing crops. In the evening, join the group for dinner in downtown Granada. 

Saturday, December 10, 2016
Graduation Celebration Ceremony - 48 students are part of the first graduating class for the Emprendedora Technical High School. The students are 15-18 yeares old and more than half are women. They joined the program when the school started in 2012. During the past four years, they have matured while learning from a curriculum focused on values, entrepreneurship and technology. In addition to the standard high school diploma, 22 students will obtain a degree in Sustainable Agriculture and 26 in Sustainable Tourism. After the ceremony, join the special reception where you will meet students and hear about their plans for the future.

Sunday, December 11, 2016
Depart for home with wonderful memories, lasting friendships and a renewed spirit as you reflect on your role in Opportunity's work to end poverty.

OPTION TWO:

Friday, December 9, 2016
Arrive in Managua, Nicaragua, where local Opportunity staff will meet you and take you to your hotel in Granada.

Saturday, December 10, 2016
Graduation Celebration Ceremony (See description in Option 1)

Sunday, December 11, 2016
Enjoy the day to use as you please to explore local sites and experience Nicaraguan culture.

Monday, December 12, 2016
Client Visits (See description in Option 1)

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Depart for home with wonderful memories, lasting friendships and a renewed spirit as you reflect on your role in Opportunity's work to end poverty.

Registration Deadline is November 18, 2016

Cost

Payment to Opportunity International:
$1,499 plus airfare (Option 1)
$1,725 plus airfare (Option 2)

Includes: All meals and beverages, gratuity, local transportation, airport transfers, hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy and excluding incidentals), translator services, emergency evacuation and partner costs.

Does NOT include: US-Nicaragua airfare, shots, incidentals, passports or souvenirs.

Get started! Contact Susana Georgescu in Opportunity’s International Education department at [email protected] or 312-487-5027.

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