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1 Your Life-Changing Journey Begins Here

2 We invite you to leave the beaten path for some of the most remote places on earth. ADVENTURE. I M PA C T. CO N N EC T I O N. E X P E RT I S E. UNIQUE. Along the way, meet the inspiring, resilient people who are changing their lives and the lives of those around them. Deliver lasting change Learn from experienced in the world s poorest development experts communities implementing CARE s work The project sites we Meet the women, girls Encounter people visit won t be found in and families CARE stands and places you ll any guidebook with every day never forget Bangladesh Ghana ETHIOPIA W EST A F R I C A ZAMBIA BANGLADESH March 31 - April 6, 2019 April 7-13, 2019 July 21-25, 2019 Dates flexible CARE sets an excellent example of what happens when we lose ourselves and help others, with grace and generosity. LIZANNE MILTON, CARE JOURNEYS TANZANIA Ethiopia Côte d Ivoire Zambia

Ethiopia Adventures in Addis Ababa and the Northern Highlands March 31 April 6, 2019 7 Days, 6 Nights Trip cost

wishing you had more time to spend in this beautiful country.

3 Ethiopia Adventures in Addis Ababa and the Northern Highlands March 31 April 6, Days, 6 Nights Trip cost $3,400 per traveler Trip cost includes Day Six activities and may be reduced based on number of travelers, shared rooms and early departures. Ethiopia is a must-see for every world traveler with ancient castles and natural wonders that will leave you wishing you had more time to spend in this beautiful country. From the Blue Nile Falls to the Simien Mountains, don t forget your camera as your family and friends may not believe the stories you bring home. Discovering Addis Ababa s Ancient Past Community Action at Work Women for Women Entrepreneurship Up Close DAY FIVE Hands-On at Farmer Training Centers Blue Nile Falls + Lake Tana DAY SIX (OPTIONAL) Gondar Castles & Simien Mountains National Park See how CARE is delivering life-saving programs amid one of the world s largest humanitarian crisis.

West Africa Taking the Roads Less Traveled in Côte d Ivoire and Ghana April 7 April 13, 2019 7 Days, 6 Nights Trip cost $3,700 per

From the bustling and vibrant streets of the coastal capital Abidjan to the lush, green forests of the countryside, you will see

Your next stop is Ghana, where in Accra the colonial-era forts and trading posts serve as a reminder of the by-gone slave trade.

Exploring Côte d Ivoire s Coastal Capital DAY FIVE Microfinance in Action The Streets and Markets of Treichville DAY SIX Go Fish

4 West Africa Taking the Roads Less Traveled in Côte d Ivoire and Ghana April 7 April 13, Days, 6 Nights Trip cost $3,700 per person Trip cost includes Day Seven activities and may be reduced based on number of travelers, shared rooms and early departures. From the bustling and vibrant streets of the coastal capital Abidjan to the lush, green forests of the countryside, you will see Côte d Ivoire as few have. Your next stop is Ghana, where in Accra the colonial-era forts and trading posts serve as a reminder of the by-gone slave trade. This capital city has emerged from its tragic past as a vibrant cultural center that welcomes travelers from around the world. Exploring Côte d Ivoire s Coastal Capital DAY FIVE Microfinance in Action The Streets and Markets of Treichville DAY SIX Go Fish Journey Inland to the Cocoa Farms DAY SEVEN (OPTIONAL) Elmina Castle s Storied Past Grand Bassam & Wheels Up for Accra Discover how CARE is planning to reach 8 million more women and girls through the proven Village Savings & Loan Associations.

Zambia Discovering Africa s Wild & Wonderful Heartland July 21 25, 2019 5 Days, 4 Nights

rooms and personalized departure dates. Welcome to Zambia...a safari paradise!

of Africa s Big 5 animals and one of the natural 7 Wonders of the World, all in the same day.

generosity of her people will leave you inspired.

Education Hugging the Mozambique-Zambia Border in Katete DAY FIVE (OPTIONAL) Safari in South

5 Zambia Discovering Africa s Wild & Wonderful Heartland July 21 25, Days, 4 Nights Additional Details Coming Soon Trip cost may be reduced based on number of travelers, shared rooms and personalized departure dates. Welcome to Zambia...a safari paradise! This southern African nation is one of the only places in the world where visitors can see some of Africa s Big 5 animals and one of the natural 7 Wonders of the World, all in the same day. From Victoria Falls to South Luangwa National Park, the beauty of this peaceful nation and the generosity of her people will leave you inspired. An Afternoon with the Elephants of Lilayi Getting to Know Zambia s National Ministry of Education Hugging the Mozambique-Zambia Border in Katete DAY FIVE (OPTIONAL) Safari in South Luangwa National Park Exploring the Eastern District of Chipata in Mambwe Learn how CARE s SOAR Initiative is providing a high-quality accelerated curriculum for out-of-school adolescent girls.

Bangladesh Living Blue: Where High Fashion Meets Fair Trade Dates

Trip cost may be reduced based on number of travelers, shared

Wander the vibrant maze that is Dhaka s Old Town, immerse yourself

and create your own indigo masterpiece under the watchful eye of

The Maze that is Old Town Dhaka Village Life for Local Artisans

Venture A Day in the Life of Living Blue Living Blue represents

6 Bangladesh Living Blue: Where High Fashion Meets Fair Trade Dates Flexible, Days, 5 Nights Additional Details Coming Soon Trip cost may be reduced based on number of travelers, shared rooms and personalized departure dates. Wander the vibrant maze that is Dhaka s Old Town, immerse yourself in the process behind some of the world s most beautiful textiles and create your own indigo masterpiece under the watchful eye of local master artisans. The Maze that is Old Town Dhaka Village Life for Local Artisans Heading for the Heart of Indigo DAY FIVE Living Blue as a Social Venture A Day in the Life of Living Blue Living Blue represents high quality, hand-made indigo textiles produced by 240 artisans and 2,700 farmers living in the rural and marginalized communities of North Bengal.

I invite you to join CARE on a transformational trip in 2019!

families and communities to better futures.

Upon our return to the U.S., a member of our travel group sent me a note sharing, My heart is full and my mind is at work. I m looking forward to what we can create together.

7 I invite you to join CARE on a transformational trip in 2019! CARE Journeys are voyages of a lifetime offering unique travel adventures and opportunities to discover how innovative, local programs are generating global solutions to some of the world s most pressing problems. I promise you will be challenged, inspired, and changed as you meet the families who, shoulder-to-shoulder with CARE, are creating a more equitable world where women and girls rise to lead their families and communities to better futures. This past summer, I was privileged to spend time with the CARE Tanzania team who are leading our Village Savings & Loan Association savings groups truly remarkable and life-changing work. Upon our return to the U.S., a member of our travel group sent me a note sharing, My heart is full and my mind is at work. I m looking forward to what we can create together. There is truly no more powerful way to experience CARE s work than to see it up close and first hand. I know schedules are always challenging, but I hope you and your family will prioritize a plan to travel with us in With generous partners like you, we can realize our mission to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. With gratitude, Change Your World. Change Your Life. Meet your CARE Journeys Host Matt Korn has 12 years of experience in the NGO sector including having served five years as the Executive Director of a non-profit focused on immigrant/host community integration in the mountains of Colorado. His CARE Country experience includes time spent in 13 CARE countries including Bangladesh, Ecuador, Georgia, Guatemala, Madagascar, Mozambique, Niger and Tanzania. Matt earned a graduate degree in International Development completing research on labor issues within the garments and textiles manufacturing industries in Honduras. Additionally, he is Wilderness First Responder certified and holds a Commercial Pilot s license with experience flying MEDEVAC missions for organ transplant patients throughout the southeastern US. o: c: matt.korn@care.org skype: matt.korn1 Trip Cost Includes: Hotel Accommodations as specified Transportation including airport pick-up and drop off Tourist/Cultural activities as specified Meals as specified Bottled water Michelle Nunn, President and CEO, CARE Trip Cost Does Not Include: International airfare Travel medical insurance Gratuities Souvenirs Tourist/Cultural activities not specified Photo Credits: p1: Nancy Farese/CARE; p2: adobestock; p4: adobestock; p5: Josh Estey/CARE; p6: adobestock; p7: Josh Estey/CARE; p8: adobestock; p9: Darcy Knoll/CARE; Marshall Foster/CARE; Darcy Knoll/CARE; p10: CARE; p11: Josh Estey/CARE; Abir Abdullah/CARE.

Your Life-Changing Journey Begins Here

Your Life-Changing Journey Begins Here SPRING 2018 Welcome to CARE Journeys! I am thrilled to invite you to see CARE s work firsthand and to meet the amazing people who inspire me every day with their