Study Abroad Programs

 

Peru Quest
Sacred Valley of Peru

Dates:  August 20 – September 3, 2011
Program Cost:  $1,850 (estimated cost for 2011)

Leaders: TBA

Reflections on Peru from GI participants:
Rebekah Wagner  |  Samantha Shuh  |  Toni Jorgenson

View photos and updates of the 2009 trip on Shutterfly

Peru Release and Addendum (include signed release with application)

Article: The Sacred Valley of Peru

Global Impact, in partnership with ProWorld Service Corp, will work together with the Pan-American Health Organization, Peru Ministry of Health and our community hosts for a short term healthcare and service learning program.

Over half of Peru’s 25 million people live in poverty, making it one of the poorest countries in South America. Peru faces many troubling social and economic challenges, with the most serious being high unemployment and underemployment, a large national debt, and the disparity between the rich and poor. These conditions make it difficult for the country to provide its citizens with basic health care, education, sanitation, and other social services.

Participants will be actively engaged in the full range of our global health projects including strategic infrastructure development, healthcare education and village clinic outreach campaigns:

• Rural Health Outreach Campaigns
• Health Education and Research
• Clean Burning Stove Installation and Environmental Conservation

Program fee includes:
On-site coordinator; full room and board; domestic transportation upon arrival in Cuzco, Peru; community project planning, set up, execution and follow up; project donation and material project purchase for the community; cultural activities.

Prices do not include international or domestic airfare, medical or trip insurance, airport taxes, visa fees, or other personal expenses.

Note: There will be a free weekend in the middle of the program for individuals to arrange trips to Machu Picchu or other cultural/adventure activities. ProWorld is also offering an optional two day trip to Machu Picchu (approx $325) on this weekend. Participants with flexible time can arrive early or stay for additional days for independent travel.

To sign up and reserve your place on this exciting trip, complete the application form. Limited scholarships are available for Seattle Community Colleges students.