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October 12-24, 2012
 With tour leaders Sid Burkey & Wilmer Martin
Some of the oldest civilizations on earth are found in the countries of Ethiopia and Tanzania - and today, dynamic partnerships to improve the livelihoods of people are taking place in these two countries. Join Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) to see firsthand how lives are being transformed and even saved through the support and tools provided through MEDA partnerships. You will meet agriculture and textile producers in Ethiopia and visit MEDA partners in Tanzania, where an innovative and ambitious mosquito net program has already saved 90,000 lives. You will also have a marvelous opportunity to visit spectacular sites such as the carved rock churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia, the UNESCO World Heritage Fasilides' Castle and the amazing Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, home to every species of wildlife in East Africa. Wilmer Martin, President of TourMagination, will co-lead this tour along with MEDA's Sid Burkey. Together they will take care of all your needs on this tour while introducing you to the people and beauty of Africa.
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 MEDA textile worker
The tour departs from Washington-Dulles Airport on Friday morning. We will arrive in Addis Ababa early on Saturday morning. We will begin by taking a tour of this capital city and will enjoy an orientation of MEDA’s work in Ethiopia.
This morning, we will join the Meserete Kristos Church for worship, before having an afternoon to relax and enjoy fellowship together.
Early this morning, we will depart Addis Ababa for the town of Lalibela, which is a center of pilgrimage for Ethiopians. A highlight of our visit to Lalibela will be a tour of the famous stone churches, which were carved into the rocky mountains surrounding Lalibela in the 12th and 13th centuries and which are still a marvel today.
 Fasilides' Castle
After breakfast this morning, we will fly to Gondar where we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the fortress Fasilides’ Castle and church, which was home to Ethiopian emperors in the 17th and 18th centuries. We will spend the night in Gondar.
This morning, we will drive to Fogera, where we will meet MEDA Rice Value Chain clients, farmers and millers. In the late afternoon, we will depart for Addis Ababa where we will spend the night. Upon our arrival, we will enjoy a late dinner at the hotel.
 Making mosquito nets
Today we bid farewell to Addis Ababa and Ethiopia as we travel to Dar es Salaam. When we arrive at our hotel, we will have an orientation about the MEDA projects in Tanzania. MEDA is working with the government of Tanzania to provide mosquito nets for up to 80% of all the people who live in this country that have suffered from mosquito-borne malaria.
Today we will visit a variety of MEDA projects in the Dar es Salaam district. We will visit doctors, medical centers and shops where people redeem their mosquito net vouchers. We will plan to visit our partner USAID and/or the Ministry of Health of Tanzania.
 Majestic elephants
We have an early morning departure from Dar es Salaam and will travel to Arusha and the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater, stopping to have lunch en route. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is on the migration path for many African species. We will enjoy dinner together at the Serena Lodge, where we will stay for the night.
Be prepared to visit one of the most beautiful wildlife havens anywhere in the world as we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater this morning for a game drive. Have your camera at the ready to capture the animals and birds as well as the scenic beauty of this special place. We will enjoy lunch and dinner at the lodge.
 Visit a Masai Village
After breakfast, we will depart once again for Arusha, being sure to enjoy the scenery and glimpses of wildlife as we travel. We plan to visit a Maasai village on our way, to learn about their life and culture. We will stop for a late lunch at a lodge before settling in at our hotel in Arusha.
Following breakfast, we will visit MEDA’s partner, A-Z Textile, which manufactures the mosquito nets that are so vital for protection. Our final meal together will be lunch at our hotel. Then, all too soon, we will depart from Arusha for Addis Ababa where we will transfer for our flight home to North America. It will be early morning on Wednesday when we arrive back in Washington. You will return home with an appreciation of the faith and good work of our African brothers and sisters. It will be a trip to be remembered and shared with your family and friends.
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