San Jose, COSTA RICA
June 26-July 5, 2010
WHO IS Go the Second Mile? We are advocates for children and women in the world who are victims of greed, poverty, power, exploitation, abuse, victimization or neglect. We believe that true development mobilizes empowered people: Both those seeking assistance, and those who seek to serve them. Through our strategic partnerships with organizations that are tackling issues of poverty and injustice worldwide we are a positive force in helping the lives of women and children who are at risk. We believe that poverty and injustice can be over come by working together.
Why Costa Rica? When you think of Costa Rica you typically think of it as a tranquil place, full of sandy beaches and rain forests teaming with birds, butterflies and wildlife. While these things still exist, the heart of its capital, San Jose is changing. Organized crime, drugs and violence has taken more that its share of victims. Fueled by neglect and rejection it is the children who are suffering disproportionately.
Where will we be working? We’ll be working at community centers run by a local organization in several extremely impoverished sections of the city. The community centers serve lunch to hundreds of children weekly, run teen centers, create educational opportunities, teach English, computer training, and provide counseling.
What will we be doing? Because we value locally initiated and maintained work projects, the exact nature of what we will be doing will not be known until we get closer to the trip date. We Know will be working at the community center each day providing whatever material and labor is requested. Volunteer work can range from small building projects to preparing and serving meals, teaching English, or other specific training that we may be able to provide.
Who should go? This trip is great for teenagers (15+) and their parent (s) or for anyone wanting to do international volunteer work. There is room for 10 additional team members on this trip which can include up to 5 teenagers.
How long will we be in San Jose? We will spend roughly seven days working in the community centers and living in
a dorm-style guest house.
What about the rest of the time? The final leg of our journey will include a trip to the beach for two nights and three days in a locally run Costa Rican Eco Resort along the western coast.
What will we do there? We will use this time to process our experience, share our impressions, and insights as well as immerse ourselves in the Costa Rica of post card fame. This down time will provide a great opportunity to hang out on a beach get some much needed rest and relax before heading home.
How much will this cost? This trip will cost approximately $1700.( prices may vary). The price will include round trip air fare, transportation, food and lodging while in San Jose as well as all of the costs associated with the resort. It also includes pre trip preparation, day long training and post trip meeting.
Who Pays for the Projects we will be doing? We invest financial and human resources to provide continuous local program support. Donations to Second Mile fund the projects and on-going support that we provide. If you would like to donate to our organization please go to our website or send tax deductible donations to the address noted below.
Go the Second Mile is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization. For more information go to our website at www.go2ndmile.org or email at info@go2ndmile.org.
14811 1st Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
Phone 206-363-4003
