Human Rights & Peacebuilding In Rwanda (14 Day Tour)

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Human Rights & Peacebuilding In Rwanda (14 Day Tour)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel in Kigali

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
After transport from the airport, meet your program staff and other participants at St. Paul's guesthouse. Receive an overview of the program and orientation. Brief walking tour of neighborhood surrounding lodging, grocery shopping for breakfast supplies, money exchange, etc. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant to experience the flavors of Rwanda.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 2: Kigali - Orientation and Human Rights Workshops

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Morning orientation and discussion of Rwandan culture and norms. Informal walking tour of downtown Kigali.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 3: Kigali - Human Rights Workshops/Panel Discussions

Stop At: Kigali Genocide Memorial, KG 14 Ave, Kigali Rwanda
Meet with local participants/introductions. Discussion of contextual understandings of human rights and workshop with GYC staff. Afternoon tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 4: Kigali - Peace Education Workshop and Panel Discussion

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Morning workshop with GYC staff and interactive activities designed to understand resource distribution and origins of conflict. Panel discussion with representatives from media, government and civil society. In the afternoon, learn about the history of the Rwandan genocide with visits to local non-profit organizations, government offices, and international NGOs. Meetings vary depending on availability.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 5: Kigali - Peace Education Workshop & Site Visits

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Morning workshop with GYC staff and interactive activities designed to understand resource distribution and origins of conflict. In the afternoon, learn about the history of the Rwandan genocide with visits to local non-profit organizations, government offices, and international NGOs. Meetings vary depending on availability.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 6: Kigali - Volunteer Service at Local Organizations

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Support the work of a local partner organization and gain insight into Rwanda's reconciliation process and community building initiatives.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 7: Kigali - Volunteer Service at Local Organizations

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Support the work of a local partner organization and gain insight into Rwanda's reconciliation process and community building initiatives.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 8: Kigali - Homestay

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Depart in the morning for a 2-day homestay placement with a local participant. Activities will vary depending on host family.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight homestay.

Day 9: Kigali - Homestay

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Morning activities with homestay family and return to St. Paul's in late afternoon. Debrief with GYC staff regarding homestay experience.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 10: Kigali - ITORERO Commission

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Full day visit to ITORERO Commission and learning about reconciliation and peace education initiatives.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 11: Kigali - Site Visits

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Site visits may include - US Embassy/USAID, Government Ministries and international NGOs working on conflict resolution and development.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 12: Kigali - Site Visits

Stop At: Medellin, Medellin, Antioquia Department
Site visits may include - US Embassy/USAID, Government Ministries and international NGOs working on conflict resolution and development.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 13: Kigali - Community Presentation & Farewell Dinner

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
Final presentation to community stakeholders and celebration dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at St. Paul's guesthouse or similar 3 star accommodation.

Day 14: Departure

Stop At: Kigali, Kigali, Kigali Province
After breakfast - Transfer to airport for flights home.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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