| MWC, Paraguay and Bolivia - MEDA (Tour #5) |
July 12-25, 2009
Leaders: Allan Sauder
TourMagination and MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) have teamed together to plan this 14-day tour to visit MEDA projects in Paraguay and Bolivia as well as attending the 15th Global Assembly of Mennonite World Conference in Asuncion, Paraguay. Allan Sauder, President of MEDA, whose work experiences and travel have taken him to over 60 countries, and another MEDA staff person will lead you on this journey. You do not need to be a MEDA member to join the tour. Bolivia and Paraguay are where MEDA has some of its longest and richest history. See how MEDA’s legacy of economic development has impacted generations of families. See how MEDA’s vision for partnerships with local groups and businesses is beginning to impact new generations. Sunday & Monday, July 12 & 13 The group will gather in Miami on Sunday for a late evening departure for Asuncion, Paraguay. After a connection in Sao Paulo, Brazil, we will arrive in Asuncion by early afternoon. We will have time to relax after being transferred to the hotel where we will be lodged during the Mennonite World Conference assembly.  MWC site under construction This morning we have a chance to explore the city that will be our home this week on a tour with an English-speaking guide. This afternoon we will go to the site of the 15th Global Assembly of the Mennonite World Conference for registration and the opening session. Wednesday - Friday, July 15 - 17 Each day there will be Bible studies, worship sessions, seminars and workshops for you to attend. There will also be tours and other activities that you can participate in during the week. Make sure to take time to meet many people from around the world and learn how God is using them in their home countries.  Kilometer 81 Leprosy Hospital The worship time this evening will include a communion service with our brothers and sisters from around the globe. It will be a time to praise God together for all the ways we have learned how he is working through the church around the world. This week will have been a spiritually-rich week for all of us and we will have much to share when we return home. Sunday & Monday, July 19 & 20 Today we will travel to the Sommerfeld Colony to meet with the Mennonites there and learn about their church and colony life. We will be hosted in their homes. Monday morning we will go to the starch plant in East Paraguay that has been sponsored by MEDA members in North America. On our return to Asuncion, we will stop at Kilometer 81 to visit the Leprosy Hospital and learn about their impressive work there.  Bolivian women selling bread Tuesday morning we will fly to Santa Cruz, Bolivia. During these three days, we will visit MEDA projects in this area. This will include learning about the historical record of the introduction of beans to Bolivia. Another facet of MEDA’s work is the agricultural cooperatives in the villages and towns. We also need to learn about the history of MEDA and how micro-finance has worked in the Bolivian setting. These days will be rich with learning as we visit projects and talk to staff and local persons. Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25 On Friday, we will need to begin our journey homeward by flying from Santa Cruz back to Miami, probably with a connection in Lima, Peru. It will be Saturday morning when we arrive in Miami to make our connections homeward. For further information regarding the complete tour fare, please This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . We would be happy to be of assistance.  MEDA - Iguazu Falls, MWC, Paraguay and Bolivia Tour will be coordinated by TourMagination and
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