Boston University - Global Health Service Learning

Global health Service Learning in cape town

Boston University

12 - 25 August 2024

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

About South Africa

As its name might suggest, South Africa is a country located on the southernmost tip of the African continent. South

Africa is well-known on the global stage for its long struggle with Apartheid, transitioning to a democratic nation in

1994. Its formative histories, however, are much longer and more complex than the narrow lens of Apartheid allows.

Contact between the indigenous societies of the Khoi and the San, and the waves of migration that brought various

Bantu civilizations south from West Africa are a couple of examples. Like many other African countries, South Africa

is home to varied people groups, cultures, and religious belief systems; for this reason, it is often called the “Rainbow

Nation”. It is also geographically rich and varied, comprising 8 different biomes that are spread across the country,

and is home to a spectacular array of plant, mammal, and bird species.

South Africa is also a country that faces challenges that can often seem insurmountable with high unemployment

rates, poor educational outcomes, poverty and the legacy of Apartheid being daily challenges. These startling

contrasts also apply to the healthcare system which has world-class private hospitals and the world’s largest

antiretroviral treatment program but is also characterized by inefficiencies, insufficient staff and shortages of

medicines and medical supplies. EDU Africa offers a transformative learning journey to provide a comprehensive

understanding of public health issues in the local context, as well as exposure to the cultural and social aspects of

the Cape Town region. Students have the opportunity to visit local healthcare facilities, public health organizations,

and community health projects to observe healthcare delivery systems in action. They will also engage with

healthcare professionals, community leaders, and public health practitioners to gain insights into the challenges and

successes of public health initiatives. The program includes hands-on service learning where students will

collaborate with local organizations to contribute to ongoing public health projects or initiatives and participate in

community health outreach programs, which may include health education sessions, screenings, and working with

local communities to address specific health issues. Through interactions with diverse populations and stakeholders,

students will enhance their intercultural competency and cross-cultural communication skills.

Educational Site Visits

● Public Health in Cape Town with the University of Cape Town Health Faculty

● Khayelitsha Community with the 18 Gangster Museum

● Y-Health programme with YMCA Athlone

● Environmental justice and community custodianship with Princess Vlei Forum

● LGBTQ rights with Pride Shelter Trust

● Transgender healthcare with Dr. Anastacia Tomson

● Heart of Cape Town Museum

● Movement and nutrition for vulnerable children with Kidz Africa

TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING JOURNEYS

EDU Africa aims to promote the process of student transformation by utilizing the unique context of Africa to help

students broaden their intellectual horizons and grow personally, cross-culturally, professionally, and as global

citizens.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this program, students should be able to:

1. Develop valuable intercultural competencies and communication skills (IC)

2. Understand how South Africa’s history affects socio-economics and medical challenges today (IG, GC)

3. Observe and examine the work of healthcare-focused NGOs and institutions (PD)

4. Demonstrate agency to be a global change agent and advocate for justice (social and environmental) (GC)

5. Reflect on personal growth and identity (PG, IC)

Note: Specific learning outcomes and activities can be constructed in collaboration with EDU Africa’s dedicated

curriculum development team.

DAILY PROGRAM

Prior to departure

- EDU Africa facilitates virtual preparation sessions for participants, providing them with

important health, safety, and cultural information before travel.

- Students are to complete Transformation Questionnaire 1

Recommended

prior to departure

Recommended add on Virtual Exchange sessions include:

● Lecture(s) with medical experts in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and/or Tanzania

● Overview of South African History

● Collectivist Worldview

● Introduction to community partners

● When Helping Hurts: Practicing Ethical Service Learning

● Developing Intercultural Competence (6-session program)

2023

Travel

Accommodation

Meals

Included

Activities

Learning

Outcomes

Achieved

12 Aug

Arrive

CPT

WunderLux

Arrive Cape Town

Orientation

13 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

Cape Town City Orientation, incl

Castle of Good Hope,

District Six Museum & Site Walk,

Eastern Food Bazaar,

Table Mountain

Welcome dinner

1, 2

1, 2, 3, 4

14 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

Overview of Public Health in Cape Town with

UCT Health Services

Heart of Cape Town Museum

2, 3

1, 3

15 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

Reflections: Preparing for ethical service

learning and community engagements

Khayelitsha Township immersion, incl

isiXhosa Language Lesson & discussions

about crime & gangsterism

1, 5

1, 2, 4

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16 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

Environmental justice and community

custodianship with Princess Vlei Forum

Conversations with former freedom fighter &

Robben Island political prisoner, Lionel Davis

at Muiz kitchen

Dinner at Blue Bird Garage Market

1, 2, 4

2, 5

17 Aug

WunderLux

Robben Island

Lunch for own account

Free afternoon at the V&A Waterfront

18 Aug

WunderLux

Hout Bay

Chapman’s Peak

Cape Point National Park

Lunch for own account

Boulders Penguin Colony

4, 5

19 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

The Pride Shelter Trust

Dr. Anastacia Tomson

1, 2, 3

2, 3, 4

20 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

Community healthcare with YMCA Athlone

Y-Health Program, including orientation,

home-based care

Reflections

Bo Kaap

Cape Malay Cooking Experience

1, 3, 5

1, 5

21 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

Food Security Exploration with Kurt

Ackermann, SA Food & Urban Farming Trust

2, 3, 4

22 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

Kidz Africa: morning orientation & movement

classes in township school(s)

Reflections

Prep for movement & nutrition workshops

1, 2, 3

4, 5

23 Aug

WunderLux

BLD

Kidz Africa: deliver movement classes &

deliver nutrition/health workshops in school(s)

Free afternoon

Djembe drumming & farewell dinner at GOLD

Restaurant

1, 4

24 Aug

CPT -

APGR

Aquila Safari

Lodge

BLD

Complete Transformation Questionnaire 2

Transfer to Aquila Private Game Reserve for

overnight experience

Afternoon Game Drive

2, 5

25 Aug

APGR –

CPT

Depart

CPT

Morning Game Drive

Final Reflections

Airport transfer

Depart Cape Town

2, 3

Abbreviations: CPT: Cape Town, APGR: Aquila Private Game Reserve, B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

This program engages students with the principles of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

LOCAL PROGRAM FACILITATOR AND/OR GUIDE

All EDU Africa programs are implemented by trusted program facilitators and/or guides. Our program facilitators and

guides undergo an intensive 12-module training series. The training modules include details on EDU Africa’s

transformation goals, reflective practices, emergency procedures, child protection policies, and communication skills,

among other elements. We source and carefully select our facilitators and guides from the region to ensure that they

can effectively meet specific program themes and needs. Their embodiment of EDU Africa’s values of friendliness,

collaboration, innovation, stewardship, and learning helps them to holistically support both leaders and participants

throughout their program. This guarantees that the planned itinerary and activities come to life. The assigned

program facilitator/s and/or guides will be available at all times to assist with any student and educator needs, thus

ensuring the smooth running of the program.

POTENTIAL PROGRAM CONTRIBUTORS

Please note that the contributors listed below are subject to availability and organizational need at the time

the program is due to start.

Siyabulela Daweti, 18 Gangster Museum

Siyabulela Daweti is a key consultant and guide for the 18 Gangster Museum - an innovative

space that aims to help South African youth to better understand the treacherous path that too

many in their communities take into gangsterism and ultimately, prison. Incorporating immersive

text and imagery and a replica prison cell, the Museum’s installations are curated by

ex-offenders who share their real-life experiences of gangsterism and prison and how they

turned their lives around. As well as his contribution to the 18 Gangster Museum, Siya also runs

a recycling business in Khayelitsha and is a firm believer in the power of social

entrepreneurship to uplift his community.

Carlton Marks, YMCA Athlone

Carlton Marks is the Youth Development Programmes Manager at YMCA Athlone. He manages

all the youth programmes in the YMCA Athlone projects such as YCrew, YJustice, and YZone,

these all form part of the daily work he is involved in. In partnership with the Western Cape

Department of Health, the Athlone YMCA gives Community Home based care to persons with:

Terminal illness, chronic illness, mental and Physical disabilities in the Athlone Health District.

Beneficiaries are clients of all ages and using a holistic approach (physical, spiritual and social

needs), the care given is to restore and maintain the individual’s maximum level of comfort,

function and health including care towards a dignified death.

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Denisha Anand, Princess Vlei Forum

Denisha Anand has a Master’s degree in Environmental Anthropology. She is the Biodiversity

Manager at Princess Vlei Wetlands in Cape Town, South Africa. Her work incorporates her

other passions - environmental education, indigenous and cultural knowledge revival,

community custodianship, and conservation. Named one of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young

South Africans in 2019, Denisha sees her role as biocultural: restoring ecosystems, justice for

the land, and reconnecting people of color to green spaces. Her interdisciplinary role requires

her to challenge current norms regarding conservation management.

Nicole Joy Alexander, The Pride Shelter Trust

Nicole Joy Alexander is the Director of The Pride Shelter Trust. Based in Cape Town, the

shelter is Africa’s first formal haven that provides short-term accommodation to the LGBTQI+

minority groups during crisis periods. The objectives of The Pride Shelter are to promote dignity,

respect and a sense of personal empowerment among members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Dr. Anastacia Tomson

Dr. Anastacia Tomson is a medical doctor, author and activist with a focus on queer and

transgender rights. As a queer-identified woman herself, Dr Tomson conducts workshops and

training seminars centered around LGBTQIA sensitization, public speaking engagements, and

media appearances using her lived experience and professional training. She is the author of

“Always Anastacia: A Transgender Life in South Africa” which is a memoir that details her

experiences as a transgender woman.

Kurt Ackermann, SA Urban Food & Farming Trust

Formerly co-founder and leader of the Oranjezicht City Farm, Kurt Ackermann brings over a

decade of experience in consulting for civil society, government, and the private sector,

addressing challenges in energy, climate change, resource management, and more into his

current role as the CEO of the SA Urban Food & Farming Trust. Kurt is currently a research

fellow at the Global Risk Governance Programme at the University of Cape Town, actively

participates in the Food Systems Working Group for the City of Cape Town and serves on the

boards of nonprofits in education, health, and human rights.

Sharon Holgate, Kidz Africa

Sharon Holgate is a dedicated social entrepreneur and advocate for social justice, founded Kidz

Africa in 1995. This organization focuses on empowering at-risk youth and children from

underserved communities across South Africa, Namibia, Malawi, and Lesotho. Kidz Africa

utilizes sports, adventure, and the performing arts as instruments for crucial life skills

development, with an emphasis on character, discipline, and respect in its coaching and

mentoring programs. Their mission is to inspire hope and nurture effective adults who will

become Africa's future leaders.

UCT Health Services

UCT Health Services is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality

medical care and support services to the University of Cape Town community. Through a

combination of medical expertise and a student-centric approach that prioritizes the holistic

well-being of students, UCT Health Services offers a range of medical services, including

general consultations, preventive care, mental health support, and specialized clinics. UCT

Health Services plays a crucial role in ensuring that students have access to the care they

need to thrive academically and personally during their time at the university.

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Mama Rosie, Baphumelele

In 1989, Rosalia Mashale “Mama Rosie”, a trained primary school teacher, moved from the

Eastern Cape to Khayelitsha. Disturbed to see young children searching for food in the rubbish

dump while their parents were at or in search of work, she responded by taking children into her

home and Baphumelele Educare Centre was founded. Rosie also reached out to orphaned,

abandoned, abused and neglected children in the community and created Baphumelele

Children’s Home. Through the hard work, determination, and help of the community and friends

overseas, Baphumelele has developed into a thriving community project over the years.

Baphumelele has expanded to include the Adult Respite Care Centre, Child Respite Centre, Hospice in the Home,

Child Headed Households, Fountain of Hope, a bakery, and sewing project.

ACCOMMODATION

WunderLux

WunderLux is the new home of the much loved Atlantic Point Backpackers family! Situated in Green Point, less than

a mile from the famed V & A Waterfront, as well as Green Point Park, this newly refurbished property offers a variety

of room and dormitory options, including female-only dormitories, some with shared bathrooms and others with

en-suite facilities, as well as twin or single room options for faculty. A complimentary breakfast is included and

dinners can be catered, but there is also a communal kitchen available for self-catering use. Grocery stores,

restaurants, and other stores are within comfortable walking distance. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available

throughout the accommodation.

Students are accommodated in twin sharing rooms. Faculty are accommodated in single rooms.

Aquila Safari Private Game Reserve

Situated in the historic town of Touws River, in a valley between the Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountains in the

Karoo, is a 10 000 hectare conservancy. It is the home of Africa’s Big 5 (elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard)

and a significant amount of other wild game. Aquila Safari Private Game Reserve’s purpose is to protect and

preserve Africa’s increasingly threatened wildlife. The reserve is fully committed to social upliftment, job creation,

skills development and various sustainable empowerment programs. Two Big 5 game drives and meals are included

in a stay at Aquila. Accommodation is available in the form of lodges and cottages that have en-suite bathrooms and

can be configured in twin or double room layouts. Amenities include conference facilities, an on-site restaurant, a

spa, and an infinity pool.

Students are accommodated in twin sharing rooms. Faculty are accommodated in single rooms.

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CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

EDU Africa Cultural Orientation

EDU Africa offers a comprehensive introductory orientation session at the start of the program to kickstart students'

acclimation period. The orientation session begins with an overview of EDU Africa and its transformative goals,

thereby grounding the program and some of the central aspects thereof, in context. It is led by the local program

facilitator who will guide and support the group for the duration of their stay. The orientation is designed to give

students a brief introduction to their surroundings – contextualizing the country setting and providing information

pertinent to the group’s safety and overall experience throughout the program. The program facilitator will also

provide an outline of the program and discuss the roles and responsibilities expected of the student group while

in-country. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions towards the conclusion of the orientation session.

The Castle of Good Hope

The Castle of Good Hope, located in Cape Town, South Africa, is a historic fortress that stands as a testament to the

city's rich and diverse past. Built by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century, this imposing structure is the

oldest colonial building in the country. The Castle, with its distinctive pentagonal shape, served as a maritime

replenishment station, military stronghold, and administrative center during the Dutch and British colonial periods.

Today, it stands as a symbol of Cape Town's cultural heritage, housing museums and exhibits that showcase the

region's history. Students can explore its well-preserved architecture, including the famous Dolphin Pool and the Kat

Balcony, and immerse themselves in the fascinating stories that have unfolded within its walls over the centuries.

The Castle of Good Hope is not merely a historical landmark but a living monument that continues to captivate and

educate those who venture within its formidable gates.

District Six Museum & Site Walk

The District Six Museum was set up by ex-residents and activists who are the custodian of their stories. The Museum

was founded in 1994 to honor some 60,000 non-white residents that were forcibly removed from their homes during

apartheid in the 1960’s and 1970’s in order to make the neighborhood whites-only. The museum houses an

impressive collection of old street signs, photographs and stories of District Six, most of which were donated and told

by former residents. Located centrally, just a 10-minute walk from Greenmarket Square in the Cape Town CBD, the

museum serves as a remembrance of the once lively multi-racial colorful hub for musicians, artists, freed slaves,

merchants, laborers and immigrants. Displays include maps, faded photographs, recordings, reconstructions of

home interiors and other reminders. Visitors can take a self-guided tour or be guided by a former resident. Guided

site walks are also available which walk participants through the streets of the area stopping at several significant

spots along the way.

Khayelitsha Community Experience with 18 Gangster Museum

18 Gangster Museum is an innovative living museum aiming to help South African youth to better understand the

treacherous path that too many in their communities take into gangsterism and, ultimately, prison. More importantly,

18 Gangster Museum seeks to offer a positive alternative. Khayelitsha community experiences are customized to a

group’s field of study and may include an introduction to isiXhosa language and culture, a walking tour around the

community of Makhaya, conversations with a reformed gangster, Espinaca (an innovative local healthy food

enterprise), Lookout Hill, lunch at a local barbeque joint, and more.

Environmental Justice & Community Custodianship with the Princess Vlei Forum

In 2019, the World Bank recognised South Africa as the world’s most unequal country: its economy does not equally

benefit all of its citizens, and the richest 20% of people in South Africa control almost 70% of the resources. This

inequality is a legacy of colonial and Apartheid history, and speaks to years of state sanctioned displacement of

Black South Africans. Named one of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans in 2019, Denisha Anand sees

her role at Princess Vlei Forum as biocultural: serving to restore ecosystems, speak to justice for the land, and to

reconnect people of color to green spaces. This excursion and service learning opportunity focuses on the

significance of reclaiming spaces, and the creation of community identity and custodianship through the protection of

green spaces.

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Conversation with Lionel Davis, former freedom fighter & Robben Island political prisoner

Lionel Davis is a former political prisoner who served several years alongside Nelson Mandela in Robben Island

Prison. This talk is an interactive discussion that allows participants to listen to and engage with Lionel’s story of how

he and his colleagues ended up on the island. It gives participants a rare insider's look at life in the prison. Lionel

shares about his interactions with other political prisoners who served time for their involvement in anti-apartheid

government efforts and his journey since leaving the island.

Robben Island

Robben Island is located a few miles off the west coast of Cape Town. It is home to the prison where Africa’s political

prisoners, including former President Nelson Mandela, were kept during the colonial and Apartheid years of South

Africa. participants will travel to the island by ferry and be accompanied by a former political prisoner on a visit to the

prison facilities. Participants will gain first-hand experience of the island's rich multi-layered history, shaped by its

many different occupations and uses.

Heart of Cape Town Museum

The human heart transplant, one of the greatest moments in medical history, was made possible by an extraordinary

interplay of scientific dedication; human courage and generosity and a timely chain of events. Today, The Heart of

Cape Town Museum honors all those who played a major role in the surgical feat that pushed the boundaries of

science, into the dawn of a new medical era, an era in which it became possible to transplant the symbol of the

essence of life, our human heart.

CO-/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Table Mountain Learning Experience

Table Mountain is an iconic flat-topped mountain that overlooks the city of Cape Town. The mountain has been

named one of the official New 7 Wonders of Nature because of the incredible diversity of indigenous flora found on

the mountain. Lessons about the fauna and flora while visiting Table Mountain can be incorporated into a program.

Students have the option of riding the cable car or hiking to the top of the mountain, experiencing panoramic views

as they ascend to the summit. The view from the top provides a broader understanding of the layout of the city. Table

Mountain is also an ideal and unique setting to facilitate a reflection experience and get a birds eye view of the urban

design of the city of Cape Town.

The V&A Waterfront

The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is located on the Atlantic shore between Robben Island and Table Mountain and is

situated in the oldest functioning harbor in South Africa. The Waterfront was named after Prince Alfred and his

mother, Queen Victoria to commemorate the first ever visit from the Royal Family. Visit the Nelson Mandela Gateway

to Robben Island, Noble Square, and the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. As you explore the waterfront

you can also come across the Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Wheel, Watershed Market, V&A Food Market, canal and

harbour cruises, a myriad restaurants, cafés, and shops, as well as African dancing and djembe performances.

Cape Point Nature Reserve

At the southernmost tip of Cape Town’s south peninsula, Cape Point is a spectacular sight, covered in endemic

fynbos and home to breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys. Cape Point falls within the Cape

Floral Region; one of the richest areas for plants in the world and home to nearly 20% of Africa’s flora.

Boulders Penguin Colony

Boulders Penguin Colony in Simon's Town is home to a unique and endangered land-based colony of African

Penguins. This colony is one of only a few in the world, and the site has become famous and a popular international

tourist destination.

Bo Kaap Walk

Take a walk through one of the most colorful and vibrant suburbs of the Mother City. The Bo Kaap is home to the

people of Cape Malay heritage, many of whom are descendants of the first slaves of the Cape and were displaced

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from their homes in District 6 during the apartheid era. Lined with brightly colored houses and lively streets, Bo

Kaap is as vibrant as it is culturally rich. This historic neighborhood is set just outside central Cape Town on the

flanks of Signal Hill. A sad note, however, is that much of the Bo Kaap has fallen victim to gentrification and as a

result, it has lost a good proportion of its culture.

Cape Malay Cooking Experience

Jasmina is a local Cape Malayan woman residing in Bo Kaap who invites you into her kitchen. She will guide you

through a step-by-step process of making traditional Cape Malay dishes that are loved by locals in the community.

Try your hand at mixing the right amount of spices and perfectly folding a samosa. At the end, you’ll sit down and

enjoy a 3-course home cooked meal together as you learn more about her life story and experiences living in Cape

Town through Apartheid and the new Democracy.

Djembe Drumming & Dinner at GOLD Restaurant

GOLD Restaurant is a vibrant, eclectic Pan-African experience in the heart of Cape Town. It offers a night of opulent

feasting with a unique bouquet of live entertainment. A typical evening at GOLD Restaurant starts off with the

drumbeat of the djembe drum. An interactive drum circle offers you the opportunity to join in and learn how to play

the djembe to the rhythms and sounds of Africa. After pounding the skins of the drums, you can soothe your hands in

a traditional hand washing ceremony as you are led to your table for a culinary adventure through Africa.

PROGRAM EVALUATION

Transformation Questionnaires

EDU Africa’s Transformation Questionnaires are pre-and post-test student self-evaluations designed to help gauge

their transformation in line with EDU Africa’s transformative learning goals. Students will complete Transformation

Questionnaire 1 at the start of the program to provide a benchmark score against which we compare their results for

Transformation Questionnaire 2 (completed at the program’s end). A report will be drawn from the student data

collected and shared with faculty in the weeks after the program has ended.

Reflection Sessions

Reflection sessions encourage students to think through, process, and make meaning of their experiences during the

program. Through a combination of formal and informal reflection techniques, students will be asked questions and

invited to engage in structured activities that will encourage them to articulate their thoughts and feelings, internalize

any lessons or moments of growth, and ultimately, transform, in line with the program learning outcomes.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCES

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all program participants, including those

with functional differences, disabilities, mental health concerns, and other special needs. If any participant has

particular requirements or needs that we can accommodate during the program, or if they require additional time or

resources, please inform us in advance. We will make our best efforts to assist them. As part of our pre-departure

processes, our Program Designers ensure that participants complete a form asking for details of any allergies,

medical conditions, physical support needs, mental health concerns, and other requirements.

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STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Our Program Designers do their best to ensure that our programs are accessible to as many participants as possible.

However, there may be areas in which an individual may not have access or cannot be accommodated with regard

to a functional difference. This section lists some elements for participants to consider before they travel. Participants

in this program should be aware of and be prepared for the following:

● Signing and adhering to the policies outlined in EDU Africa’s Participant Agreement Form, which include

protocols for Notifiable Medical Conditions such as COVID-19.

● Obtaining travel insurance (highly recommended) before travel. This should include adequate cover for

baggage, curtailment, and provision for any forms of disruptions to travel due to Notifiable Medical

Conditions such as COVID-19. Please note that participants who choose not to take out relevant travel

insurance must be prepared to directly cover any such expenses as stated above should they arise while

they travel.

● Obtaining medical insurance (compulsory) before travel. This should cover any potential medical expenses

and the cost of repatriation should participants become too ill to participate, including helicopter rescue and

air ambulance services, as well as cover any forms of medical expenses that may be incurred due to

illnesses from Notifiable Medical Conditions such as COVID-19. Please note that participants who choose

not to take out relevant medical insurance must be prepared to directly cover any such expenses as stated

above should they arise while they travel.

● Carrying their own luggage as much as possible to minimize cross-contamination with germs (help will be

available when necessary in adherence to any Notifiable Medical Conditions protocols)

● Dealing with ambiguity, for example, there may need to be last-minute unforeseen changes to the program

itinerary

● Respecting and adhering to the communicated medical ethics relevant to the institutions they will be visiting

or volunteering within

● Committing to ethical community engagement in accordance with the presented guidelines

● Adhering to general ethical boundaries if involved in a service-learning program

● Visiting potentially triggering or traumatic areas/sites such as the District Six Museum, Robben Island Prison,

and various township locations that portray the oppressive and often violent side of South Africa’s colonial

and Apartheid histories.

● Living in a setting away from consistent internet connectivity for 14 days

● Coping with lack of electricity during scheduled and/or unplanned power outages, and any effects that this

may have on the itinerary

● Being in open game vehicles in a reserve where there are wild animals

● Disclosing dietary needs (allergies and requirements) ahead of time to make accommodating these needs

more practical

● Managing dietary needs with limited available options in certain communities, eg. Khayelitsha

● Learning to adjust to communicating and interacting with others who may have different accents, values,

beliefs, cultures, and traditions for the duration of the program

● Interacting with materially poor environments (as evident, for example, through the appearance of general

and housing infrastructure, modes of transport, clothing, etc.) and demonstrating respect and acknowledging

dignity in all circumstances

● Being aware that they may be approached by people selling their wares or asking for food or money. While

your local facilitator/guide will assist in managing these situations, participants should recognize that it is not

impolite to say “no, thank you” and walk away.

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ITINERARY FLEXIBILITY AND COST

The itinerary is correct at the time of submission. It is flexible and may be adjusted to meet students’ needs. In all

cases, we will do our best to preserve the quality of what is presented herein. However, we reserve the right to

modify the itinerary, locations, accommodation facilities, and costs if any changes dictate. All quoted accommodation

is subject to availability and confirmed numbers.

Cost for the program based on per person sharing:

Number of paying persons

Price per person (USD)

Single Supplement

8 - 9

$2 870

Full program: $725

Aquila overnight only: $70

10 - 14

$2 715

15 - 17

$2 660

18 - 20

$2 555

What this includes:

● Virtual pre-travel preparation support

● All transport, fuel, tolls, and road taxes

● Full use of a vehicle for the duration of your program

● 24-hour services of an EDU Africa Program Facilitator and/or Guide

● All accommodation as listed above

● All meals as specified in the daily program

● All activities as listed above

● A US$5 donation (on behalf of each participant) towards the reforestation of Brackenhurst Forest and other

important ecosystems in Kenya.

The Center for Ecosystem Restoration - Kenya is a not-for-profit organization working to recover biodiversity in Kenya through the

reforestation of the Brackenhurst forest and the restoration of other key Kenyan ecosystems. Through their donations, participants

play an integral part in reversing the degradation of the African continent and ensuring that communities will be able to enjoy the

benefits of these natural indigenous ecosystems for generations to come.

What this excludes:

● Wi-Fi (only available as provided by accommodations)

● All meals and drinks not specified above

● Laundry

● All flights

● All optional extra activities

● Travel and medical insurance

● Items of a personal nature, visas, and gratuities

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