Bolivia: Refugio Rafael

Community Partner: Refugio Rafael

Trip Dates: March 8-15, 2025

Location: Marquina, Bolivia

Number of Participants: 14

Price: $2500

Included in participant fee:

All logistical and travel expenses: All transportation costs (including transportation to and from John Glenn Columbus International Airport), roundtrip flights to and from Bolivia, in-country transportation in Bolivia, and overnight lodging for the duration of the trip.
Refugio Rafael's program fees for facilitating week of service/alternative break experience.
Supplemental International Insurance enrollment and coverage for duration of trip/travel.
Buck-I-SERV supplies/swag: Individual items (t-shirts, water bottles, pens, and reflection booklets for each group member) and group items (first aid kit, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, deck of playing cards, and thank you card for community partner).
Buck-I-SERV Events and Training: Spring Kick-Off and Welcome Back events and pre-trip education and training.
Three group meals per day during trip and some group activities (ex: market visits and city tours).

Travel and housing:

Participants will fly roundtrip to and from La Paz, Bolivia
Upon arrival in La Paz, the group will be picked up via shuttle and transported to Marguina. Shuttles will be arranged for transportation throughout the week.
Housing is accommodated at Villa Marquina on site and at a hotel in La Paz.
A packing list will be provided to participants and discussed during pre-trip meetings leading up to departure.

What to expect:

Participants will partner with Refugio Rafael to support initiatives aimed at providing support for indigenous women and children.
Refugio Rafael is committed to providing education, economic development, medical assiatnce, and homes for single moms and thier children.
Refugio Rafaerl provides space for artisans to devleop handcrafts and goods for economic development, medical support, and supplimental education.
In addition to these initiatives, Refugio Rafael provides additional in home support for families in need.
Please note: A valid passport is necessary at time of application for this INTERNATIONAL trip. Passports must have expiration date of at least 6 months after the return date of the trip (ex: September 2025).