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Development and Change in the Amazon

Location: Santarem, Brazil
Service Opportunities: Work with children, a local community development and microfinance organization, or a public health initiative.
Housing: Lodging in the dormitory operated by our partner organization, Fundacao Esperanca
Travel Highlights: Program includes an Amazon boat trip, a biologist-guided Amazon hike, and local cultural and recreational activities

Amizade was founded in Brazil fifteen years ago and has cooperated with community partners in Santarem to construct youth centers, community centers, trade schools, and much, much more. Your group’s service program will be identified based on current needs in the community, which may include building projects, environmental initiatives, and more. Your service will take place in the city at the confluence of the Amazon and Tapajos Rivers, and you will have many opportunities to learn more about the region and make a difference for the children and families in this particularly impoverished part of Brazil.

Program Fees:
June 12 – 26, 2010: $1,977
June 12 – 22, 2010: $1,573

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Program Fee Includes:
Contribution to local service effort
Accommodations
Three meals per day
Local Transportation during program
Multiple educational, cultural and service activities
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Continuous support from local site director

Additional Program Related Expenses:
Airfare to Santarem, Brazil and other travel related expenses
Applicable passport or visa fees
Supplemental meals
Personal spending money