FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008

Two Opportunities to Visit Nicaragua—”Natural and Preventive Health Care” or “Renewable Energy!”

Natural, Preventive Healthcare in Nicaragua
A Learning and Service Adventure
Leader: Dr Jim Fleming, M.D.
In Coordination with the Nicaragua Network and Natural Doctors International
August 31- September 6, 2008

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Sustainable Communities through Renewable Energy Course
October 12th - 19th, 2008
Organized by Grupo Fenix
Totogalpa, Nicaragua

Natural, Preventive Healthcare in Nicaragua

A Learning and Service Adventure

Leader: Dr Jim Fleming, M.D.
In Coordination with the Nicaragua Network and Natural Doctors International

August 31- September 6, 2008

To download a two-page flyer about the trip, click here: health-tour-sept-08.pdf

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
**To help strengthen and facilitate development of current the healthcare system in rural Nicaragua.

**To understand the value, to both developed and developing societies, of integrating natural (i.e. herbal and nutritional) healthcare strategies with conventional treatments.

**To learn about the direct role of nutrition and water quality in health and disease of developing countries and the role of reforestation and locally based agriculture in creating and sustaining healthy rural communities.

**To understand the impact on health of socioeconomic factors including globalization, corporate agriculture, privatization of water and free trade agreements in the context of U.S.- Nicaraguan relations and history.

**To promote, through service, experiential education and cultural exchange, peace and solidarity between U.S. and Nicaraguan citizens.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Sunday, Aug. 31: Arrive in Managua
Monday, Sept.1: Morning: Introductory Program by Dr. Tabatha Parker who works with Natural Medical Doctors International on the island of Ometepe
Afternoon: Visit to local clinic and other sites in Managua
Tuesday, Sept, 2: Travel to Esteli. Classes in Herbal Medicine and tour of farm and production facility CECALI AND ISNAYA near Esteli.
Wed--Fri., Sept. 3-5: Service opportunities for healthcare, reforestation and other projects involving water and food security with communities in northern Nicaragua served by FEDICAMP (Federation for the Integrated Development of Rural Farmers)
Saturday, Sept. 6: Return home or optional trip to Ometepe returning to Managua Monday Sept 8.

TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Jim Fleming at: jflemingmd@yahoo.com or 816- 213-1885

COST (Including administrative fees, educational materials and programs, housing, meals, transportation in country= $725 (fee reduced!) A limited number of scholarships are available. Please inquire if needed.
(NOTE: this does not include airfare to Nicaragua or optional trip to Ometepe)

Application Deadline: August 4th with deposit of $150 due at that time.

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Sustainable Communities through Renewable Energy Course

October 12th - 19th, 2008

Organized by Grupo Fenix

Totogalpa, Nicaragua

This hands-on course focuses on how rural communities like Sabana Grande, Totogalpa can develop sustainably by promoting and producing renewable energy technologies and adopting other practices such as organic farming, revolving micro- loan models and community-based tourism. If you are interested in learning about the basics of renewable energy and are intrigued by the social processes that support Sustainable Community Development, this course is ideal.

Participants will:

• Build a solar oven with the local women's group, the Solar Women of Totogalpa
• Tour an organic coffee farm and make your own solar roasted coffee in the community
• Listen to talks on Solar Dryers, Medicinal Plants, the Green Store project, and our micro-loan program
• Take a solar cooking class and learn about the importance of soy as you make delicious soy empanadas or chorizo
• Visit local families that have photovoltaic systems installed in their homes and learn how the sun's light generates clean energy
• Make a solar powered battery charger

The cost of the course is $700 and does not include international airfare to Managua, health insurance or medical expenses. Transportation to and from the airport or bus station in Managua is provided.

For more information please visit our website www.grupofenix.org or feel free to contact us at thegrupofenix@gmail.com.
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