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Joining Hands and Hearts to Fight AIDS and Debt
April 21 - May 5, 2003
Those who want to be inspired like never before and meet first hand the courageous people on the front lines of the AIDS crisis - read on or visit the web site: http://www.jubileeusa.org/africa_trip. The trip is focused on women - but all are welcome!
The Africa Journey will be bringing up to 50 women and men to South Africa and Zambia to meet first-hand the courageous people on the frontlines of the AIDS crisis in Africa.
The trip is designed to show participants the reality of AIDS in Africa, hear from experts on the ground and learn about the solutions. This trip is about American women and mothers reaching out to our sisters and brothers in Africa. The trip is about showing the
world that Americans care and are ready to take action to end debt and AIDS in Africa.
On the trip you will have the opportunity to:
-- Visit hospitals where people are dying from AIDS and meet with
doctors and care providers
--Play with AIDS orphans and help out those who care for them
--Meet with community organizers that are raising awareness about the AIDS crisis and doing courageous work to find solutions and save Lives
--Hear from African health and economic experts on the current situation and proposed solutions
--Meet with Jubilee debt activists and other non-governmental organizations to hear about the hopes of debt cancellation as a solution for fighting AIDS
--Lobby governmental officials on better AIDS policies and hear their challenges in trying to address the AIDS crisis
--Experience the food, music, natural beauty and rich culture of Southern Africa
There is nothing like traveling to another land to meet the people, see the children's smiles, taste the food and smell the air. This trip is not for the faint-hearted. It will open your yes, break your heart and inspire you to depths you never knew were there. It will wake you up and grab you by the shoulders and give you the inspiration and strength to take a stand in the fight against the holocaust of AIDS and debt.
Participants will be supported to hold Mother's Day community events and work with the press to tell their stories and advocate for solutions upon return.
Who is going on the trip?
We are focusing the trip on women, especially mother, daughter and sister teams. However, everyone is welcome to participate. Participants need to be very open and flexible, as well as make a commitment to take action upon return. Please see the application for more information. We are looking for people just like you to join us
on this mission!
Dates of travel: April 21- May 5, 2003
Where are we going?
All participants will fly into Johannesburg, South Africa for introduction and training. Half the group will then travel onto Zambia, while the other half stays in S. Africa for site visits. We will conclude the trip all together in Johannesburg to discuss our experiences and make action plans for return to the United States.
Cost: Approximately $3,000 includes airfare from Atlanta, in-country travel, food, accommodations, orientations and site visits. The costs of the trip will be covered by each participant. We can help you with a step-by-step fundraising plan to raise the money for your participation! Please contact us.
Apply using this on-line registration form:
http://www.jubileeusa.org/join_us/signup.htm
For more information, contact: Mara Vanderslice at 202-783-0129 or mara@jubileeusa.org
"The vision which fueled our struggle for freedom; the development of energies and resources; the unity and commitment of common goals - all these will be needed if we are to bring AIDS under control." -
Nelson Mandela
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