Africa Study Tours

Senegal Study Tour
Trip Dates: November 7-16, 2011
Tour Size: 12 people
Fees: $3,000 + airfare
Begins and ends in Dakar, Senegal
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Application & Deposit Due: September 9, 2011
Tour Leader: Dorn Van Dommelen, Heifer Volunteer

One of Africa's westernmost countries, Senegal has a primarily Muslim population, the majority of which lives below the poverty line. Heifer Senegal was initiated in 2007 to end poverty and to promote sustainable agricultural techniques in small villages. Because this project was recently founded, this Study Tour offers a special opportunity for participants to learn about a Heifer project in its early stages. Senegal Study Tour participants will travel to remote communities and witness the positive impact of Heifer's work as they visit livestock and cropland projects. Learn more about Heifer's efforts by joining the Heifer Study Tour to Senegal. Apply now!

Sierra Leone Study Tour
Trip Dates: February 10-18, 2012
Tour Size: 12 people
Fees: $2,500 + airfare
Begins and ends in Lungi/Freetown, Sierra Leone
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Application & Deposit Due: November 10, 2011
Tour Leader: Heifer International Staff

Land of marshy inlands and mangrove swamps, Sierra Leone is also home to incredible mountain peaks and vast savannahs. Unfortunately, this country has suffered tremendously from political and social upheaval throughout the past century. Since 2007, Heifer has been working in Sierra Leone to end hunger and restore the environment. Following the civil war of the 1990's, many citizens of Sierra Leone lost family members and animals; Heifer endeavors to restock livestock populations and to reach out to youth who fought in the war through educational programs. Learn more about Heifer's efforts by joining the Heifer Study Tour to Sierra Leone. Apply now!

Upcoming Tours To Africa
Study Tours to Africa range from 10 to 14 days and fees range from $2,500 to $4,000 per person (plus travel fees to and from the country destination). The following tours are being planned now (all dates are tentative):

Ghana - March 2012
Zambia - May 2012
Uganda - July 2012

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