WOMEN TRAVEL FOR PEACE: SENEGAL 2009

MISSION:
Build a community center for the women and children of Kaguit, Senegal

ACTION:

• Finance the construction of a village community center
• Participate in the last steps of the construction such as painting and decorating
• Organize the Inauguration Ceremony with women of the village
• Plan meetings and conferences  with women of the village
• Discuss issues important to the women : children and women's health

YOUR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS WILL:

• Help the local community complete the important project your participation has funded
• Improve the living and working conditions of local women
• Involve you in matters related to the rights and expanded capacity of the local women and their community

Day 1: Fri. Dec. 4—Dakar, Optional Excursion to Île de Gorée

• Introduction to Senegal via Dakar, the capital city, and its UNESCO World Heritage Site, Île de Gorée (Gorée Island).
• Dakar is a bustling city of more than 12 million.
• Optional excursion to Gorée Island, one of Africa’s main points of deportation during the infamous, nearly 300 year-long slave trade. A visit here is unforgettable and highly recommended.
• Our stay here includes 1 night in Cap Ouest Hotel, one day in Dakar and Gorée Island, and second night on the overnight ferry to Ziguinchor.

Day 2: Sat., Dec. 5— Ziguinchor

• Morning flight from Dakar to Ziguinchor in southern Senegal
• Arrival in Ziguinchor; meet local staff of H.E.L.P. Travel, partners of Women Travel for Peace
• Settle in at Guest House
• Relax
• Dinner under a canopy of passion fruit; meal prepared by our private chef

Day 3: Sun., Dec. 6 — Ziguinchor, Village of Kaguit

• Tour of Ziguinchor, capital of the region of Casamance
• Visit St. Maur Market
• Lunch of typical Senegalese cuisine
• First visit of Kaguit, the village where we will be working
• Meet village women and see the progress of our project
• Prepare yourself for an intense reception!
• Return to Ziguinchor in afternoon
• Dinner in the garden (all dinners in Guest House prepared by our private chef)

Day 4: Mon., Dec. 7 — Village of Marsassoum

• Early breakfast and departure
• Visit Marsassoum, the village of last year’s mission
• Meet women of the village
• See the well built by last year’s Women Travel for Peace group
• Return to Ziguinchor in afternoon
• Dinner in the garden (all dinners in Guest House prepared by our private chef)

Day 5: Tue., Dec. 8 — Casamance River in pirogue*

• Breakfast and morning departure
• Excursion on the Casamance River in pirogue
• See Birds’ Island
• Visit Djilapao and Affiniam, villages along the river
• Lunch in one of the villages
• Return to Ziguinchor in afternoon
• Dinner in the garden (all dinners in Guest House prepared by our private chef)
• * A pirogue is an indigenous type of large, dug-out canoe, used for fishing

Day 6: Wed., Dec. 9 — Mission in Kaguit

• Breakfast and morning departure
• Day in Kaguit completing the community center together with the local women
• Lunch in Kaguit
• Meetings and encounters with the local women
• Return to Ziguinchor in afternoon
• Dinner in the garden (all dinners in Guest House prepared by our private chef)

Day 7: Thu., Dec. 10 — Kaguit: Inauguration of Community Center; Celebration

• Breakfast and morning departure
• Arrival in Kaguit
• Ceremonies begin: Inauguration and Celebration
• Celebration involves the women of the village and their communities, as well as representatives of Marsassoum, site of last year’s WTP mission
• This celebration will be unforgettable!
• Evening return to Ziguinchor
• Dinner in the garden (all dinners in Guest House prepared by our private chef)

Day 8: Fri., Dec. 11 — Cap Skirring: A Relaxing Day at the Beach

• Breakfast and morning departure
• Drive to Cap Skirring, a popular beach on the Atlantic coast
• Day of relaxing under coconut palms
• Evening return to Ziguinchor
• Dinner in the garden (all dinners in Guest House prepared by our private chef)

Day 9: Sat., Dec. 12 — Artesan Market and Flight to Dakar

• Breakfast and early departure
• Visit Ziguinchor’s artesan market for last-minute purchases of jewelry, art objects and other souvenirs
• Fond farewell to your Senegalese friends and to Linda, your escort
• Flight to Dakar where you will be met and assisted by a WTP representative
• Flight back home
  
  
  

Day 10: Sun. Dec. 13—Ziguinchor, Ferry to Dakar

• Leisurely breakfast in Guest House garden
• Morning to relax, socialize, and finish packing
• 3 pm departure on overnight ferry to Dakar

Day 11: Mon. Dec. 14—Arrival Dakar, Departure for Home

• 7 a.m. arrival in Dakar
• Taxi to the airport
• Departure flight for home

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