2008 Coffee Tour itineraries
Coffee and Reconcilitation in Rwanda: March 14 - 23, 2008
This ten-day tour will focus first on the history and political context of Rwanda, followed by an in-depth look at the struggle and hope created through the burgeoning coffee industry. Finally, we'll wind up our adventure in Rwanda with a visit to the must-see Volcanoes National Park - home to the Mountain Gorillas.
Tour Highlights:
- Meet with farmers to understand how coffee is offering hope to Rwandans
- Official briefing at the United States Embassy about the current political and economic situation in Rwanda
- Visit several Genocide memorial and educational centers
- Experience the spectacular Volcanoes National Park ? and see the Mountain Gorillas
Price: $1995 per person double occupancy. Price includes all transportation, hotels, meals and educational program in Rwanda. International airfare is not included.
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Nicaragua: Women in Coffee Encounter, 2008 (dates to be confirmed)
2008 marks the fifth anniversary of the first women in coffee tour to Nicaragua. This seven-day tour will take the group back to beautiful Jinotega, Nicaragua, home of the Soppexcca Cooperative. Soppexcca's general manager is a dyanmic women, Fatima Ismael, who is recognized for implementing innovative programs that have made an import impact on gender equality, women's health and children's well-being. Over 30% of Soppexcca's members are women, and a number of women hold leadership roles in the cooperative.
Tour Highlights:
- Meet with women farmers to understand their challenges and successes with coffee production and in their communities
- Participate in the entire coffee process with the women farmers - from farm to cup!
- Join the women for their annual celebration of the harvest
- Visit beautiful colonial Granada, on Lake Nicaragua to take in the sights and culture
Price: $995 per person double occupancy. Price includes all transportation, hotels, meals and educational program in Nicaragua. International arifare is not included.