Dive deep into environmental sustainability issues and develop leadership skills to address humanity’s greatest environmental challenges. Led by Dave Addison, our international director, who holds his PhD in Global Sustainability, the group will meet with major NGOs and local leaders who are making great progress on sustainability in the Caribbean. You will be given the tools and support to design your own project as you collaborate with your peers to determine ways to empower change in a Dominican community, as well as in your home communities. You will evaluate the role of natural resources in your life and determine the vital purpose they play in the future of the world.
Community Service Our group will volunteer on various sustainability projects throughout the country including the construction of clean-burning stoves in rural communities and installation of water filtration devices; we will also assist in the development of agriculture and reforestation systems. In addition, you can share your talents doing arts and crafts, playing sports and games, and teaching basic conversational English with local children that our group will meet along the way. We’ll even visit Haitian resettlement villages and brighten the lives of those who have lost everything and now live in the Dominican Republic.
Hands-On Learning
Adventure We’ll explore the tropical countryside through long hikes out to a chain of hidden waterfalls and remote villages. We’ll ride a catamaran in the Caribbean, snorkel through crystal blue waters and coral reefs, and sunbathe on pristine white sand beaches. In addition, we will explore urban life in the colonial capital, Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic is an ideal place for those looking for fun and adventure in the sun while making a difference.
Lodging The GLA Home Base is a functioning organic farm tucked in the hills just 20 minutes away from the ocean. There is a small swimming pool, acres of land to explore and beautiful scenery. Students will have two to three roommates per room. Bathrooms have western style toilets and hot and cold showers. This Home Base is exclusively used by our students and staff.
Link this program to » COSTA RICA Protecting the Pacific: P. 42, 6/19-7/22 • 7/2-8/4
PERU Service in the Sacred Valley, P. 32, 7/5-8/14
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DOMINICAN Rep.
21-DAY FLAGSHIP PROGRAM July 2 – July 22 July 25 – August 14 Tuition: $4,499 Service hours: 80
We will explore topics in environmental sustainability, the most critical issue of the 21st century. Through the service work and seminars, you will learn for yourself how to envision and change your life to become more sustainable. These seminars are carefully designed to allow you to make connections between the work at the community service project and issues facing the rest of the world. You will also learn about the vibrant Dominican culture through music, dance, and food.
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