Discover Laos Peru Quest GLOBAL IMPACT 2019 International Service Learning in the Developing World Discover Laos Peru Quest In partnership with

Global Impact …what is it? > Seattle Colleges & Bellevue College students, faculty and staff > collaborating with medical, educational and service-oriented organizations > to deliver global health-related volunteer service in developing countries. 2

Global Impact …why? Provides opportunities to expand our world—beyond typical study abroad locations. Service learning (volunteering with reflection) changes lives. Seattle Colleges & Bellevue College have dozens of allied health programs on all campuses. Students and staff outside of allied health programs also benefit from the trips! The greater Seattle and Eastside regions have outstanding medical and educational institutions. Healthcare professionals and community members have demonstrated interest and experience in volunteering time and expertise in the developing world. There is a great deal of need in the world today.

Global Impact participants Seattle Colleges & Bellevue College students/staff Students and staff from other educational institutions Healthcare professionals Community members at large Age range: 18-80 participants

Public Health Infrastructure Development Clinical Healthcare program model medical /dental clinics, fluoride varnish, readers/eyeglasses Global Impact Preventive Education nutrition, oral hygiene, pre-natal care, hand washing, HIV/AIDS prevention, etc. Public Health Infrastructure Development water filters, clean-burning stoves, sustainable agriculture, construction of latrines/kitchens/clinics, green houses, composting, etc.

Global Impact volunteer goals Our volunteers will develop skills and grow in awareness and appreciation in the following areas: Cultural and socio-economic diversity Effective communication with non-native English speakers How to provide services to non-western populations, including adaptation to culture and values How to triage The value of lifelong service to the local and global community 6

Global Impact client goals Our clients will be positively “impacted” by volunteers in the following ways: Self-identified community needs are addressed Immediate diagnostics, care/services Recommendation/referrals for further treatment and assistance Preventative education, enhanced infrastructure Can report that they have been treated with respect and dignity, will gain trust in care providers/volunteers Improved ability to communicate future needs. 7

Discover Laos August 19 – August 30 Our work will include We start in Luang Prabang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and travel to a rural village where we will live in home stays. Our work will include health clinics, applying fluoride varnish treatments and dispensing eye glasses. We will also educate locals on oral hygiene and hand-washing. Our infrastructure projects will be designed to positively impact public health. Flag of the country of Laos

Peru Quest August 19 to September 2 Medical/Dental: acute care, exams and testing, fluoride varnish, dispensing readers/glasses Education: puppetry and posters in local schools about nutrition, clean water, hand washing, and oral hygiene. Community Infrastructure Development: clean burning stoves, water filters, greenhouses, refrigeration OPTIONAL TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU

Our group will be based in the Cuzco area and work in surrounding communities…..

Clean Burning Stove Installation One of our Peru projects: 20%-60% reduction of firewood and other fuel consumption Reduction in indoor smoke inhalation 12% increase in lung capacity after three months Higher fuel efficiency provides faster cooking times Cost-effective & efficient method of cooking helps families to work against the cycle of poverty

(*iNext prices vary for those who are 60 and over) Finances Program Fee: $1,995 (less $200 application fee deposit) Full Payment Due: June 22, 2019 Other Costs: International airfare Overseas medical insurance (Global Impact has a discounted rate through iNext); $48 for the month surrounding the program* Possible vaccinations (see your physician) Visa (if needed) Scholarships! Seattle Colleges students: April 1 deadline; range from $500 - $1,750 Bellevue College students: Please contact your school for more info Other scholarships may be available – talk to your Study Abroad Advisor now! (*iNext prices vary for those who are 60 and over) 13

Important Info Sign up: Global Impact website with $200 deposit Send applications to: Global@seattlecolleges.edu Application Deadline: June 1 (Apply early because any program cancellations for low enrollment will be made April 1) Mandatory Orientation/Training: June 22 (9am - 4pm) Earn college credit while volunteering: Please check the Global Impact website for options 14

Contact Info www.seattlecolleges.edu/globalimpact Bellevue College: Sapan Parekh Sapan.Parekh@bellevuecollege.edu Seattle Central: Gina Panattoni Gina.Panattoni@seattlecolleges.edu North Seattle: Amanda Fletcher Amanda.Fletcher@seattlecolleges.edu South Seattle: Sancha Elevado Sancha.Elevado@seattlecolleges.edu 15

Come join us for the experience of a lifetime! 16