What: A small, carefully curated group of faith-rooted justice focused leaders from the United States will connect with similar leaders working throughout South Africa for reflection, learning, dialog and collaboration. Sites and leaders we will interact with include the following:

• The Warehouse including staff: Craig Stewart, Rene August, Caroline Powell and others known internationally for innovative community based ministry and support. http://www.warehouse.org.za/

• Fusion Manenberg including Jonathan Jansen, director. Jonathan leads a multi-racial team (radical for South Africa) working with the most vulnerable and oppressed populations in the townships. http://www.fusionmanenberg.org.za/

• Teen Challenge South Africa http://www.teenchallenge.co.za/index.html

• Robben Island visit* with special access and guide Rene August. Robben Island was the island of exile used by various Europeans who colonized South Africa and most famously, the brutal prison of Nelson Mandela and other apartheid freedom fighters. Robben Island is an International Heritage Site and place of deep spiritual reflection. (Optional overnight stay on Robben Island will be available. One day visit (without the overnight) is included in your trip fees.)   http://robben-island.org.za/

• The land and people speak to us in harmony and so we will spend time with both. We will spend time at Table Mountain, the beach and even visit a Cape Town market or two. We will worship with local faith communities, walk the neighborhoods and eat dinner around the table in the homes of new friends. You will have free time, time for personal reflection, exploration and conversation.

Who: A small group (under 30) of faith-rooted justice focused leaders from the U.S. will be joining South Africans working for the same type of justice in their communities to learn from and encourage each other. This trip is by invitation only.

Where: We will be visiting sites in Cape Town and surrounding areas and have a guided visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years imprisoned as a political prisoner.

When: We will depart from Atlanta, USA on Monday, November 28, 2016 and leave Cape Town on Monday, December 5, 2016 in the evening.

Why: To learn, dialog, exchange ideas, be inspired, be challenged, grow as leaders and individuals and connect with others engaged in the faith-rooted movement for justice around the world.

Cost: $2375* - Lodging**, 3 daily meals, in-country transportation, trip programming, and guides ($125/per day for 7 days). Lodging is the University of Cape Town http://www.uct.ac.za/ .

*Breakdown of fees: $2375 includes estimated airfare between $1,200 and 1,500. Flights are priced from the ATL airport and purchased as a group. Flight details including final cost will be communicated by August 1. You will be responsible for any air or ground transportation to and from the ATL airport. If you must fly separately, see Micky for details on flight arrangements.

Additional expenses could include: snacks, meals while in airports, personal purchases, souvenirs, tips, financial gifts to the communities we visit if you choose, etc. **Hotel lodging is available for an additional fee. Contact Leroy Barber for more information on the hotel option.

Travel Requirements: You must have a current passport with 2 blank pages (check expiration dates). Visas are not required for tourism or business meetings and for less than 90 days. No additional vaccines are required unless you are first coming from a country at risk of Yellow Fever (check if you are joining us from somewhere other than the United States). You are responsible for passport costs. See the U.S. Department of State information here: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/south-africa.html .

Fee payment schedule:

Deposit: $350
Deposit due date: Pay immediately to hold spot or by July 15th at the latest.

If you decide not to attend, you must notify us before August 31 or you will be automatically charged for the balance. 

You may make payments at anytime before or on deposit deadlines through your Pure Charity Dashboard.

Registration includes creating a personalized secure payment and fundraising site through Pure Charity upon registration and payment of deposit. Through the site (with your own link) you can accept financial support for this trip and make your own payments easily. The Pure Charity team will help you in setting this up and supporting your fundraising efforts as needed. This is a HUGE bonus of fundraising support as you prepare for the trip!

We are available to answer any questions about payments and due dates. Just ask!

Cancellation policy

• In the event you cancel, all but the deposit will be refunded (on trip expenses $875). Flight fee refunds is subject to airline and/or travel agency policies. Deposits are nonrefundable.

• Flight cannot be canceled after August 22. Any money paid toward your ticket after August 22 will be forfeited.

• In the event the organizers must cancel the trip, all of your trip expenses (up to $875) will be refunded.

For more information contact:

Micky ScottBey Jones (contact first)
iammickyjones@gmail.com
615-414-4982 (central time)

Leroy Barber
leroy@kilnscollege.org
503-999-4540