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YES! We are still accepting applications and have a number of openings — so please get yours in and spread the word to others who might be interested. We’d especially like the delegation to include some with interest and knowledge about — water systems for a small community, post traumatic stress and healing, teachers, etc.
We hope to have all delegates live in the Puget Sound area, since that allows for maximal team building, preparation, and mutual support before and after the Journey. We have had a number of requests from out of towners, and have devised the following criteria: we are open to consider delegates from out of the area if they are willing to commit to coming to Seattle for a weekend training/team building before the Journey — and a weekend debrief/sharing after the Journey. We also ask that they find at least one or more other delegate to join with them from their community, so they will not be isolated.
We are watching the situation in Kenya closely — and are considering flying to Bujumbura via Addis Ababa instead of Nairoba. We have found this route is considerably less expensive and then keeps us out of what may continue to be a volatile situation.
We have just updated the application so be sure to use the version dated 3/12/08
After many conversations with Prosper Ndabishuriye, our Burundi host, as well as colleagues who have visited Bujumbura in the past year, we have become comfortable with the level of safety and security we can expect there. Please check out more details on the web page, Safety & Security. You will learn how the factors of our journey will keep us safe: we are traveling in a group, we will be guided and escorted by our Burundi host and delegates, we will have a professional driver, etc.
We have heard from many of you that you are thinking about joining us: the time has come to get your application in! The numbers are beginning to add up and we will want to give full consideration to your application. We will begin officially accepting delegates in the first days of the new year — and then we will accept applications on an as-available basis. If you feel called and inspired to join us on this life-changing journey — don’t let fears or worries about costs become barriers. There is a packet of information about fundraising and lots of success stories from former delegates to guide and inspire you. We look forward to receiving your application, which you download here: application form.
Project Director Deborah Adams and Founder/Facilitator Susan Partnow are excitedly engaged in developing the itinerary and exploring the details of the water project with the community in Carama just north of Bujumbura. We are thrilled to imagine the deep conversations to come with our Hutu and Tutsi delegates.
This is the new blog for the Burundi journey! Stay tuned for developments. We are currently reviewing applications and still have slots available — so be sure to get your completed application in as soon as possible. We are especially hoping to add some delegates with background in civil engineering, water, agriculture and PTSD/healing & reconciliation - among others. Please help spread the word.