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2008 Learning Tour Opportunities

Learning Tours (LT) – Visit and learn about MCC work and partners in other countries. Focus is on solidarity and mutual transformation through connecting with and learning about another culture and community. If interested contact Bev Wilson

 

2008

 

LT-Kenya/Tanzania-HIV/AIDS

Date

May 4-25, 2008

Details

Thank-you to those of you who applied for or diligently promoted the Young Adult Learning Tour to Tanzania/Kenya, related to HIV/AIDS and due to happen in May. As of last week the tour is full!

 

Contact Info

Where

Kenya/Tanzania

 

 

LT-Palestine/Israel-Ontario Young Adults

Date

May 5-26, 2008

Details

The Yella Learning Tour has now been filled. Thank-you to everyone who inquired and/or applied.

 

Contact Info

mcc.org/ontario/

Where

Palestine/Israel

 

 

LT-Colombia-Young Adult Exchange

Date

Aug 11-29, 2008

Details

Youth Learning-Exchange Experience. A 3 week encounter for Colombian, Canadian and US young adults. Focus on the Myth of Militarization and the Truth of Reconciliation: The Church as an Agent of Transformation.Still accepting US/Canadian applications, but please be in contact ASAP, limit 10 US/Cda, 6 Colombia.

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Contact Info

Canada: Janaya Letkeman,
US: Kim Dyer,

Where

Colombia, S.A.

 

 

LT-Mexico-Women & Migration

Date

Oct 12-22, 2008

Details

Focus on Latin American women's unique economic, social & political context & its affect on their immigration experience. Women working with Women’s Rights & Immigration Policy change and interested women church members are encouraged to apply. Limit 10-12.

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Contact Info

Linda Gehman Peachy,

Where

Chiapas, and Sonora Mexico

 

 

LT-Nigeria-Medical “Learn & Serve”

Date

November 2008

Details

Donate time & services to local hospitals/clinics and visit & learn about MCC HIV/AIDS partners. Open to wide range of medical professionals (Drs/Nurses, Dentists Counselors, OTs, PTs, etc.). 3 weeks, leaving early November 2008.

2008 Nigeria tour info

2008 Nigeria tour application

 

Contact Info

Drs. Nathan & Rochele Beachy
Phone (216) 991-2934
Cleveland, Ohio

Where

Nigeria-Medical

 

 

LT-Haiti-Enviro/Agro/Human Rights Focus

Date

No specific dates

Details

Study interaction of environment, agriculture & human rights with political policies (foreign & domestic). High school & up. Tentative.

 

Contact Info

Where

Haiti-Enviro/Agro/Human Rights

 

 

LT-Nicaragua-Young Adult Combos

Date

No specific dates

Details

Learn alongside Nicaraguans, themes vary. Your group would potentially sponsor/support 3-5 Central Americans to participate in Learning Tour. Could invite Nicaraguans to join your LT in another country as well.

 

Contact Info

Where

Nicaragua

 

 

 

 

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