MEXICO IMMERSION MEXICO OVERVIEW This immersion is run in association with Esperanza International enabling participants to experience the local culture whilst assisting with the construction of homes for the poor communities of Tijuana .There will also be opportunities to visit the local orphanage, Fr Jaime’s Clinic and Soup Kitchen. In Los Angeles, participants will visit Homeboy Industries to gain an understanding of how social enterprise work. Here they will meet many young men and women who have left gang involvements to form strong communities and hope for their futures. This immersion highlights the injustice of Tijuana’s situation, but also reveals the love and compassion of the people who run these organisations and who strive everyday to make their city a better place. ESTIMATED COST $4500 (Based on 10 in a group) Cost includes All Air and land transport Departure Taxes All Accommodation T- shirt Local guides Most meals Briefing and debriefing materials Contributions to Host Community Debriefing upon return from immersion EXcludes Travel Insurance Visa Spending money Sample Itinerary for MEXICO Immersion DAY ITINERARY 1 Depart Sydney- Los Angeles; Check in to Hotel; Briefing; Depart for Tijuana, Mexico. 2 Pick up at the border; Lunch at a local taco shop; Orientation & Grocery shopping (leaders); Free time. 3 Orientation and construction at the work site; Lunch provided at the work site; Return to the Posada. 4 Construction at the work site; Lunch provided at the work site; Return to the Posada. 5 Rosarito market; Mission Soup Kitchen in the evening. 6 Construction in the community; Lunch provided at the work site; Border tour on the way home. 7 Border talk with Eduardo; Construction in the community; Lunch provided at the work site; Return to the Posada; Visit the orphanage. 8 Fr. Jaime’s clinic; AIDS clinic; Visit the Maquiladora. 9 Construction in the community; Lunch provided in the community; Dinner at Caesar’s or El Portrero. 10 Construction in the community; Carne asada celebration provided at the work site; Visit to La Antigua Bodega de Papel. 11 Depart the Posada for the border TO Los Angeles. 12/13 Visit Homeboy Industries;, Lunch; Sightseeing. * cost and itinerary may be subject to change due to fluctuations of airline cost and availability of the locations and weather. Jesuit house | 202 Broadway Chippendale NSW 2008 P: +61 2 7902 0850 | E: [email protected] F: +61 2 7902 0850 | W: thecardonerproject.org | 14 Depart LA-to-Sydney. 16 Arrive Sydney. For more information Please email [email protected]