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UU College of Social Justice Trip to Haiti
- Item Number
- 113
- Estimated Value
- 1750 USD
- Sold
- 1600 USD to cwadki
- Number of Bids
- 6 - Bid History
Item Description
Experience hands-on social justice work through an unforgettable service-learning program in Haiti with the UU College of Social Justice. A powerful way for people of all ages and backgrounds to put their values into action, this weeklong life-changing journey will realign your perspective on human rights in Haiti. On this trip, you will work with members of the Papaye Peasant Movement (MPP), a UUSC partner, on projects to help former Port-au-Prince residents build new lives in rural Haiti. You will join hands with Haitian peasants to build new homes, construct food gardens from old tires, or contribute to other sustainability projects.
MPP is one of Haiti's oldest and largest peasant organizations in Haiti, with more than 60,000 members. After the earthquake, MPP worked with UUSC to construct a new village for Port-au-Prince residents displaced by the January 2010 earthquake. The eco-village seeks to be completely sustainable. Residents are growing enough food not only to feed their families but also to provide income. MPP's major goals include helping Haiti regain food security, contributing to sustainable natural-resource management, advocating for women's rights, promoting alternative energies, and building people-centered rural communities.
Item Special Note
uucsj.org/programs/Haiti
This trip includes in-country transportation, food, and lodging. The first night will be spent at a hotel in Port-au-Prince then the rest of the trip will be spent at the MPP Guest House, located near the town of Hinche which is two hours north of Port-au-Prince. The first dates available will be in the fall of 2014.
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