
Fostering International Philanthropy
Global Exchange: Madurai and Goa,
India 2015
October 7-17, 2015
Travelers have a unique opportunity to not just visit a country but actually experience the culture as an active participant through immersion and volunteerism. Traveling with a small group of like-minded individuals with a passion for learning will make for an unforgettable adventure. The YMCA has a long history of international philanthropic exchange trips and partners with reputable change-making organizations abroad, providing participants an extraordinary cultural encounter like none other.
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Explore one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, known for its temples
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Build a community of like-minded individuals to support reputable change-making organizations abroad
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Be part of a mutual exchange of experiences and cultures
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Become familiar with local life and customs through a temple visit
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Discover the region's vibrant artistic community and historical significance with a cultural arts tour and a trip to the Gandhi Museum
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Engage with local children at the YMCA Boys' Home which provides housing and education for orphaned youth
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Find inspiration through a visit to the YMCA Center for Hearing Impaired that supports students in speech language training and lip reading, integrating them into regular schools
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Learn about India's striking culture by interacting with community members
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Investigate India's Portuguese influence, colonial architecture and exotic beaches with a trip to Goa, on the western coast along the Arabian Sea
Phase One: Pre-Trip
Orientation, Team Building and Cultural Overview
Phase Two: Trip
Day 1: Arrival in Madurai and temple visit
Day 2: Welcome, orientation, Gandhi Museum
Day 3: YMCA Rural Education programs visit, arts tour
Day 4: YMCA School for the Mentally Challenged, Boys' Home
Day 5: YMCA Center for the Hearing Impaired, afterschool programs visit
Day 6: Travel to Goa
Day 7: Explore Goa
Day 8: Departure to US
To register, contact:
Jackie Martinez-Vasquez, Community and Global Engagment Executive
206 331 7882
Paul Lwali, Executive Director, Bellevue Family YMCA
425 746 9900
Trip cost: $5,500*
Includes airfare, accommodations, meals, guide fees and local transportation.
*A significant portion of your fee will be a direct donation to support local programs. Cohort members are encouraged to fundraise for global programming beyond this initial contribution.