Trip to Nicaragua December 3 - 10, 2014

Two of our members have been to Nicagua - PDG Ed Charlesworth and Barb Conway.  We also have a club member in Chinendega, Maria Jose Perez de Hidalgo.

 

About Nicaragua:  Nicaragua is a country about the size of Alabama. The population is 5.3 million with 4 million living in poverty earning less than $1.00 per day; that translates to 75% of the population is in dire need. In the Western Hemisphere, Nicaragua is the poorest nation second only to Haiti. The adult population suffers from a 33% illiteracy rate with 50% of the children dropping out of school before completing the 5th grade, usually because the parents cannot afford school supplies. There is 1 doctor for every 2,700 people and only 50% of the population has access to the most basic of medical supplies.

 

We will be  leaving from Houston on Wednesday December 3rd on United flight # UA1421, at 4:00 p.m. and arriving in Managua at 7:27 p.m.We will return from Managua on Tuesday December 10th on United flight # UA1423 leaving Managua at 8:15 a.m. and arriving in Houston at 11:45 a.m.   Cost of hotels, most meals and ground transportation, etc. is $665.00 per person (add $180.00 if you require a private room).  Please send payment to: Hope Relief International Foundational Inc., 10700 Gerke Rd. Brenham,Texas 77833 no later than November 1st.  A Valid Passport with at least 6 months before it expires (US citizens and residents are not required to have a Visa)