Ontario Solidarity Trips

Posted on April 1, 2011

Ontario-wide 2011 Solidarity Trips:

  • Meet  partners supported by Development and Peace (indigenous leaders, campesinos/as, human rights activists, workers and community representatives). 
  • See  the country through their eyes.  
  • Listen  to the stories of those they help. 
  • Learn  first-hand about the work they do.

Paraguay

D&P has been active in Paraguay for the last 30 years!

When: a 2 week trip within the first three weeks of July

Led by: Luke Stocking, Animator for Central Ontario

Colombia

Justicia Y Paz, one of our Colombian partners, was featured in our education campaign on food sovereignty and the impact of agrofuels on the poor. Meet them and others too!

When: a 2 week trip the first two weeks of September after Labour Day 

Led by: Paul Lemieux, Animator for Southwestern Ontario and Ann-Christina Gamillscheg, Animator for Eastern Ontario

APPROXIMATE COST IS BETWEEN $2000-$2500 (Real cost is subsidized by D&P – D&P also provides support for local fundraising efforts to help cover the cost.)

Deadline for applications is April 22, 2011 

Criteria for Application:

The trip is open to members of Development and Peace 18+ with a proven commitment to our work and who are legally able to travel. Participants must be available for a pre-trip orientation and be willing to share their experiences with others upon return. Due to the nature of the trips, participants must be in good health and be comfortable with simple living conditions.

For more information or to obtain an application form contact:  Siobhan Rowan, Education Programs Coordinator srowan@devp.org  416-922-1592 x229 

About our work in Paraguay and Colombia:

For more information about Development and Peace programs please check our website http://www.devp.org/devpme/eng/international/programs-eng.html 

Under ‘Colombia’ you will find some video testimonies from communities we work with.

 

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