1. Nicaragua Lead Week Trip
Departs ~ February 25
Returns ~ March 8
Fly in and out of Managua
Trip begins in San Juan del Sur, continues to Jinotega, before stopping in Granada

2. Nicaragua Lead Week Trip2

3. Trip Leader: Peter Roberts
Then
Now

4. Learning Objectives
Traveling from one setting to the next, we will learn about the challenges faced in urban and rural settings within Nicaragua.
We will gain first-hand exposure to three different initiatives aimed at addressing these challenges.
community center
resort hotel & foundation
sustainable coffee farm
Service-learning projects will help us understand how to identify and execute specific projects that address the needs that we encounter.
Preparing mini-case studies will illuminate the challenges faced by social entrepreneurs as they work to provide the infrastructure that facilitates equitable and sustainable economic development.

5. Student Responsibilities
Case Write-ups: We will prepare three mini cases; one for each of the organizations that we visit.
1/3 of group will take the lead on each case
some preparation required
interviews and data collection at each stop
Service Learning Projects: On each stop, we will complete a specific service project designated by the local trip coordinator.
1/3 of group will take the lead on each service project
We will report back (via Skype) to the BBA Social Enterprise class.

6. Stop # 1: Comunidad Connect
Mission: Bring together investors, tourists, the local government, and local residents to foster sustainable development, leadership, and civic engagement through education and collaboration
Project: Help with municipal recycling project

7. Stop # 2: Fundación A. Jean Brugger
Mission: Identify, improve, and expand educational opportunities in partnership with the community of San Juan del Sur
Project: School makeover (painting school rooms; installing 6 white boards with stands; donation of school supplies; landscaping)

8. Stop # 3: Sustainable Coffee Farm
Mission: To care for and improve our environment, community, and business in a manner that is sustainable ecologically, socially, and economically
Project: Build eco-stoves for local families

9. “Around the Edges” Sailing with Pelican Eyes Masaya Market
Masaya Volcano National Park (nighttime tour of bat caves and lava views)
Zip-line canopy tour on Mombacho Volcano
Laguna de Apoyo

10. 2. 1. 3.
“Regarding bars in San Juan del Sur, there are plenty.  Hotel Piedras y Olas has a great bar with Happy Hours three times a week.  There are also great watering holes right on the water.  Bambu is a favorite, along with Coquito's for live music and open mic nights, and the disco is always fun on Saturday nights.  Iguana bar is the big favorite for travellers and the place to party on Thursday through Saturday.  Tsunami is a very chill reggae bar.”
“At the farm, … we also have some horses, fishing, walking trails, relaxing, etc. We can stock our own bar at the farm (not included in the budget, but a good bottle of rum only costs $7)” 5. 4.

11. Making it Real & Memorable
Trip was designed by Jon Thompson, a social entrepreneur involved in all three enterprises (also Kore B.’s brother)
Face-to-face interviews with founders, managers and other important stakeholders
In San Juan del Sur, we will sleep and eat with local families in “homestay” accomodation. At the coffee farm, we will stay in their eco-lodge.

12. Logistics Non-stop flights to/from Managua (~4 hours)
Total cost ~$2,300:
land cost ~$1,600/person
airfare ~$500
other expenses (spending and insurance) ~$200
Cancellation policy / payment dates: TBD
Spouses or friends are welcome (at the same price)
must take part in our service projects

13. Part of Something Bigger
Social Goizueta
would like to see a trip like this become a permanent part of what we do at Goizueta
would like to identify three “lead students” to help with the specifics of this trip and to help develop the principles that will guide similar trips in the future
Social Goizueta First Class Conference
Peter Roberts or Ellen Williams to gain access
Social Enterprise Social
Thursday, October 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 in W525
hope to hear from Jon Thompson