WIL Community Service Tour The Gambia JANUARY 15 th to 24 th Days Trip (Tentative dates until flights checked in early January)

Trip Objective We have put together an exciting itinerary That will provide you with a real feel for The Gambia and it’s culture, along with the opportunity to meet and work with the Gambian women that GWI have been working with. This is a service project so each participant can if they like work with a partners(s) to prepare a module that can be shared with the women. In the past we have presented modules on such topics as cleanliness, basic nutrition, basic business principles, product diversification, leadership and basic medical help. Trip starts from Banjul, The Gambia on January 15, ends January 24th (Tentative dates until flights checked on early January) Cost approx $2,600 - double occupancy- single occupancy possible. Deposit $250 by April 15 th ( no return on deposit) final amount, $2,350 by October 1 st.. Limited to 10 Participants

Tentative Itinerary Will be customized based to extent possible on group interest Day 1 arrive in Banjul in the evening stay in local hotel Day 2 Relax at hotel visit local craft market, get acclimatized to local culture, Day 3 Visit women in Somita Day 4 Visit Lamin Lodge-nature excursion, visit with women dignitaries Day 5 Visit and work with women in Sifoe move to Sandele Day 6 Visit and work with women in Sifoe Day 7 Relax at Sandele- fishing village excursion Day 8 Visit women in Bandjaluling Day 9 Visit women in Bandjaluling leave at night

What The Trip Does and Does Not Include Includes All accommodation in The Gambia All transportation in The Gambia All meals All costs associated with visiting the women in the villages Not included Air fare to the Gambia ( on your own to book flight, If all 10 want to go together we may get a group rate) approx $2000 best flight Brussels Airline JFK to Banjul. Everyone must be in Banjul on the designated day. If you want to add on additional vacation it will be up to you to organize. Visa ( $100) Trip insurance Medical evacuation insurance, strongly recommended (approx $100) Drinks in hotels and restaurants Some tip money ( will get tip fund at beginning of trip and Carol will be responsible for administering all tips)

Pre-work for trip We will have 3 pre-meetings for this trip. Two for those who do not want to participate in service. Three for those who want to develop a service module. Meeting 1 Overview of Gambian culture, what to expect, service discussion- what skills do people have, how would they like to use their skills – Mid May Meeting 2 Developing modules for sharing with the women. There will be HW! Late June Meeting 3 Finalizing modules. Final logistics of the trip. Late November

The Gambian Women’s Initiative GWI seeks to inspire, embody and expect: Empowerment – through training in income-generating and investment skills, woman will discover new capabilities and find their voice. Cooperation – through shared leadership within and among village groups, women will learn that working cooperatively increases everyone’s opportunities. Growth – through openness to new ideas, women will use their creativity to increase their markets and assure their sustainability. For additional information visit the website www,gambiawomensinitiative.org

Additional Information Please contact Carol Cunningham or