Overview

The Graduate Schools at Stanford University, in partnership with Global Imprints, are offering two international travel experiences. These experiences will provide a hands-on perspective of pressing issues in developing countries, including economic development, social justice, poverty alleviation and sustainability.

On your international experience, you can expect to:

• Work in small groups with local entrepreneurs, development workers, grassroots organizations and governmental officials to effect change in their local communities,
• Apply your skills and knowledge to solve specific global issues,
• Connect with Stanford friends and alumni through meaningful exchanges,
• Explore your role as a global citizen in the 21st century.

Global Imprints' mission is to connect people to their passion and compassion through short-term international travel.

Our staff is inspired by more than 20 years of experience working on issues of international development, education, legal and environmental issues, both in the private and public sectors. We regularly travel the world and have worked with international aid organizations, NGOs and community groups in many regions including Brazil and Southern Africa.

Our aim is to provide travelers with access to the intimacies of specific countries and bring them as close as possible to the real life and varied traditions of our host countries.

Through both formal and informal interactions, our travelers return with an enriched understanding of the hopes, struggles, and accomplishments of the people with whom we meet.

Professional Exchange to Mozambique

Maputo
June 14-26, 2008

Interested in global issues such as international development, social justice, poverty alleviation and sustainability? Want to understand and examine the challenges of practicing law, conducting business, working in technology, being an engineer, or being an educator in a developing country experiencing economic growth?

During our 12 day journey to Mozambique, you will:

• Gain first-hand perspectives from your local professionals counterparts working toward real change in their communities
• Delve into real life case studies which provide context and background for pressing social issues
• Participate in solution-oriented discussions with community leaders

Price Per Person:

$8,500.00**

* Sites subject to change based on project selection

** Price includes: in-country tour facilitation with expert tour guides, all transfers to and from airport and tour activities, any domestic flights in host country (as applicable), all accommodations (based on double occupancy) specified meals in itinerary, designated educational and cultural activities, entrance fees to local and historic sites, interpreters’ cost (as necessary) and minimal medical/accidental and evacuation iinsurance.

Service Learning Brazil

Rio de Janeiro & Salvador, Bahia
July 5-17, 2008

Are you interested in having a hands-on experience exploring social justice, poverty alleviation, or sustainable economic development in an emerging market? Have you always wanted to experience the vibrant culture and people of Brazil? Would you like to benefit from the perspectives of other Stanford alumni across industry sectors?

During our 12 day journey to Brazil, you will:

• Expand your vision of how organizations and individuals address local issues like education, renewable energy, sustainable development, and access to justice,
• Unite with social entrepreneurs and community leaders to implement development projects and strategies,
• Develop a deeper understanding of the complex social realities, opportunities and challenges of this emerging country,
• Discover opportunities to remain active in social justice issues at home and abroad,

Price Per Person:

$8,500.00**

* Sites subject to change based on project selection

** Price includes: in-country tour facilitation with expert tour guides, all transfers to and from airport and tour activities, any domestic flights in host country (as applicable), all accommodations (based on double occupancy) specified meals in itinerary, designated educational and cultural activities, entrance fees to local and historic sites, interpreters’ cost (as necessary) and minimal medical/accidental and evacuation iinsurance.