Dear Friends of Mona Foundation-
We are thrilled that you will be accompanying us in visiting two of our partner organizations in Cali, Columbia: FUNDEAC (Foundation for the Application and Teaching of the Sciences) and the Ruhi Arbab Foundation.
Mona Foundation supports four initiatives of these two organizations: “Supporting Community Leaders Program,” and “Strengthening Community Life and Local Economies”, sponsored by FUNDAEC; and the Ruhi Arbab and Simmons Baha’i Schools, sponsored by the Ruhi Arbab Foundation.
I look forward to sharing more about this amazing work in Colombia with you soon.
Mahnaz Javid
Chief Executive Officer
Mona Foundation
PS - Prior to your visit, we highly recommend that you view the video “Planting Hope” which shows the impact of just one of FUNDAEC’s initiatives. Through the voices of those who participated in FUNDAEC’s initial efforts in the 1970s, the documentary demonstrates how scientific thought, spiritual perceptions and traditional knowledge converge in a nurturing experience that elevates the potential that rests in the populations who reside in this region and to the resurgence of hope.
Mona Foundation - Colombia
April 6-13, 2022
Price per passenger - $2,195.00
Including: All Lodging Single Occupancy, Breakfast Each Day, Airport Transfers, Ground Transportation, Clean water to drink
Not Including: Travel Insurance (prices vary between $50-$350 per person depending on age and coverage), International Airfare, Domestic Airfare, Passport Fees (if new passport required), Souvenirs, Beverages at Meals, Lunch and Dinner each day
Deadlines: Payment due in full upon booking to confirm your space
Itinerary
APRIL 6 » CALI
Group arrives to the Cali airport in the evening. Upon arrival, you will be met just outside baggage claim by a driver with “Mona Foundation” on a sign who will take you to the first hotel in Cali. Overnight Cali.
APRIL 7 » CALI
After breakfast at the hotel, we will travel to the FUNDAEC offices for an overview of the work and our upcoming trip. During the day we’ll plan to visit the Baha’i House of Worship and Bosque Nativo - Norte del Cauca. In the evening, we’ll attend a celebratory welcome dinner with representatives from FUNDAEC. Overnight Cali.
APRIL 8 » CALI
Today we will visit two schools: the Ruhi Arbab School and Simmons School, which will take most of the day. Overnight Cali.
APRIL 9 » CALI TO CARTAGENA
Early in the morning, we will fly from Cali to Cartagena. After arrival and a stop at the hotel, we’ll meet with the PSA zonal team and Bayunca communities. Finally, we’ll plan to visit the Walled City of Cartagena to better understand the history and culture of this historic city. Overnight Cartagena.
APRIL 10 » CARTAGENA
We will continue our visit to the Santa Rosa community PSA groups and meet with SCL students and tutors throughout the day today. Overnight Cartagena.
APRIL 11 » CARTAGENA TO CALI
Early in the morning, we will depart Cartagena for a flight back to Cali. Later in the day, we will meet with SCL students and tutors in Cauca before resting at the hotel. Overnight Cali.
APRIL 12 » CALI
We’ll finish our visit in Cali with meeting more students and tutors in Cali along with time for summary conversations of the trip. Overnight Cali.
APRIL 13 » DEPART FOR HOME
Airport transfers will take the group back home throughout the day today.