Haiti Pearl of Antilles: Join us in this Cultural Immersion Program

  Haiti

Jacmel,  Port-au-Prince

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: A trip of a lifetime. See Haiti up close like never before. Travel to Northern and Southern Haiti. From morning until night you will be dazzled by Haiti's natural beauty and friendly people attitude. It's not nothing you've seen on TV.

Over the years, Haiti's historical importance has been overshadowed by negative international press depicting only an image of poverty, instability and insecurity. Under its external panorama that has been ravaged by the natural elements of time and neglect lies a country, untouched and unpolluted by the toxins of the modern era, home to a cultural mix that reflects the different shades, patterns and colors of a worldwide ethnic heritage, a land where the deep roots of the greatest intellectual minds on the international circuit are still buried and ready to start a fresh burgeoning process that will propel Haiti in line with the progressive democracies of the 21st century Caribbean region. It is time to open Haiti's door to its most important new explorers,those who by their knowledge and their proven ability to effect change can finally project to the rest of the world a much different image of Haiti, the richness of a culture and the beauty of its naturalness , an inspiring image that has so far remained hidden behind the camera lenses of reporters who are only focused on pictures that essentially feed the sensational appetite of their powerful news media producers.

Below is a sample itinerary check out our site for a complete itinerary.

- Day 1 Welcome Reception 3PM Network Cocktail Hour 6-9PM
- Day 2 Conference with members of academia, government & the private sector
- Day 3 Visit to a Wonder of the World "The Citadelle", Sans Souci
- Day 4 Visit to Vertieres, Labadie Ramier & Cormier Beach

Highlights: Take part in the upcoming trip to Haiti.
The trip includes a guided tour of Northern and Southern Haiti, Visit to the Citadelle, San Souci, Labadie,among others. Discover many of the cultural and historical sites, as well as sit on the shores of the beautiful Caribbean ocean. You will learn local dance such as compa, and sample the flavorful cuisines. You will have the opprotunity to meet local leaders who are creating positive change in this nation and learn firsthand about the unique challenges inherent to the Haiti.

Conference scheduled with professionals in areas that include: health, law, communication building, design, and construction. Facility tours, receptions and networking events.

Qualifications: No qualifications necessary.

Cost in US$: 1, 375.00

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer at Simact Foundation, Inc has a positive demeanor has a genuine liking for people makes an active effort to promote human welfare takes initiative is organized and documents their work. has a willingness to learn

Age Range: 18 and up

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Haiti in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Simact Foundation, Inc's Mission Statement: Simact Foundation works to improve the quality of life in Haiti. Simact Foundation works in partnership with Haitian communities to help Haitians tackle chronic problems of poverty, inequality and underemployment through social, economic and environmental initiatives while providing sustainable solutions. Our programs address needs in areas which include: child health, maternal health, HIV/AIDS, food security and agriculture, water and sanitation, gender equality and emergency response. Simact Foundation places communities at the center of development. We believe that through strong communities Haiti can feed itself, develop and manage its natural resources, provide adequate education and vocational training, address people's needs for health care and disease prevention, achieve economic well-being and live in peace.

Year Founded: 2006