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Sample Itinerary Haiti - 10 day program

Haiti functions differently than the United States, especially when it comes to schedules and timelines. Despite our best attempts to plan thoroughly, unanticipated circumstances and last-minute changes to the itinerary will happen. Service projects, which are determined according to the needs and desires of the host community, can also change at the last minute.  Students often say that learning to be flexible and accepting different (and often challenging) cultural practices is one of the most valuable things they take from a World Leadership School program. Please be flexible and remember that adapting to change is a critical skill for future leaders working in global settings!


Day 1
•    Departure from US and Arrival in Port-au-Prince
•    Driving Tour of Port Au Prince - Capital Building, Tent Cities
•    Transfer from Port-au-Prince to Petit-Goave
•    Safety Debrief
•    Curriculum: Why We Are Here
•    Reflection: Fears and Goals
•    Welcome dinner and orientation
•    Stay overnight at a local hotel

Day 2
•    Morning  departure to community
•    Lunch at local restaurant
•    Curriculum: Global Issues Scavenger Hunt
•    Walking tour of community and introduction to service project
•    Stay in tents from this point forward, meals prepared on site by  cook

Day 3
•    Service project, Day I
•    Introduction to Haitian culture
•    Reflection: Leadership Styles and Temperaments
•    Soccer Game with locals

Day 4
•    Service work, Day II
•    Discussion of Haitian history and global relations
•    Afternoon walk to local market
•    Reflection: Local Leaders and Leadership Styles

Day 5
•    Morning church service (optional)
•     Service work, Day III
•    Hike to Mount Fort Gary
•    Haitian cooking class

Day 6
•    Service work, Day IV
•    Tour of local farm
•    Curriculum: Build a Utopia

Day 7
•    Service work, Day V
•    Curriculum: Marketplace of Ideas
•    Community celebration and farewell dinner

Day 8
•    Early afternoon departure from LaFond to Petit-Goave
•    Curriculum: Action Planning and Life Visions
•    Overnight in hotel

Day 9
•    Exploration by boat of local beaches
•    Curriculum: Graduation Speeches
•    Reflection: Candle Circle

Day 10
•    Transfer to Port-au-Prince for flight home