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Insight Trip - Colombia

Date: Feb 19, 2017 - Feb 24, 2017
Location: Bogotá, Colombia

2017-02-19 00:00:00 2017-02-24 23:45:00 America/Merida Insight Trip - Colombia Colombia is a land of great beauty: its snow-covered volcanoes, tropical beaches, deserts and grasslands make it one of the most geographically diverse countries in Latin America. Bogotá, Colombia OpportunityInternational_021917_3238dab
Feb 19 2017

Seeing the Real Colombia

Colombia is a land of great beauty: its snow-covered volcanoes, tropical beaches, deserts and grasslands make it one of the most geographically diverse countries in Latin America. As descendants of indigenous groups, Africans and European settlers, Colombians themselves are just as diverse, with a unique history and rich cultural heritage.

For over 40 years, the Colombian economy has suffered due to political conflict and violence. Despite progress being made to rebuild the economy, more than one-third of Colombians are still living in poverty. Poverty is particularly hard-hitting in rural areas where access to schools, social services and job opportunities are significantly limited.

Adventure with Opportunity Colombia to witness how we work with our clients to break the cycle of poverty and fuel their desire to build better futures for themselves and their children. See firsthand how our work with Trust Groups, local churches and the Youth Entrepreneurship Program empowers families to take hold of their dreams. 

Itinerary

Sunday, February 19, 2017
Arrive in Bogotá, Colombia, where local Opportunity staff will meet you upon arrival, take you to your hotel and host a welcome dinner and orientation.

Monday, February 20, 2017
Spend the morning with Opportunity Colombia leadership and learn how we became a financial institution that is reaching the working poor. Spend the afternoon with clients in their places of business. 

Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Venture into the Andes Mountains and visit clients in their homes and businesses. Witness how their hard work is changing the lives of their families and their communities. 

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Depart for Cartagena in the afternoon. Tour an Opportunity branch and meet more inspiring clients. 

Thursday, February 23, 2017
Spend the morning with clients at a Trust Group meeting and in their places of business. Learn about our clients who have benefitted from our roof and floor project. Watch as they demonstrate their work and share incredible stories of personal transformation. 

Friday, February 24, 2017
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 January 25, 2017

 

Cost

Payment to Opportunity International: $3,452

$500 Non-refundable fee due at the time of registration

Includes: all meals and beverages, gratuity, local transportation, airport transfers, hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy and excluding incidentals), translator services, emergency evacuation insurance, intra-country airfare, partner and staff costs. 

Does not include: Round trip airfare, shots, incidentals, visa, 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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