HaiNeges01-06 Leogane 04-Aug-06 to 18-Aug-06 AGRI/CONS 8 V. Ages 18+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $250.00 REPORT REFUND: $200.00

Profile: Leogane is a small coastal city south of Port-au-Prince, and also the site of NEGES Foundation, which promotes energy conservation and environmental protection. The goal is to generate human resources that could help in the following projects: Farming/ Construction. School Playground. Building of a Tree Nursery. Vegetable Garden. Irrigation system. Teaching English while Learning French & Haitian Creole. Volunteers will work daily following a specific assignment under the supervision of an engineer, an agronomist, and a camp leader to assist in the implementation of projects. Learn the culture and the history of the town, also make friends with the people in the community? Themes: Ecology, History, Education, Recreational Opportunities (Dance, Sports, Beach, Local Festivals, etc)/ Transportation: To and from the airport. Accommodation: In the guest house- at least 2-3 per room. Cost: $500 for all expenses, including room and board. Great Haitian Food/Exotic Cuisine. Bring suntan lotions, summer clothes, long sleeves, socks, mosquitoes repellent, flashlight, sun glasses. For general information on Haiti, please contact Dr. Bob Belenky, who has led many groups there over the last ten years. Email: robertbelenky@mac.com http://homepage.mac.com/robertbelenky/ Note that applications for this project must be sent directly to VFP, not Dr. Belenky.