Building Intercultural Competencies: An International Study Tour
“Uganda – The Pearl of Africa”

As our country moves into the 21st century, intercultural competencies are becoming more critical to our society. Whether in education, government, private business, or in a multitude of other occupations, the chance of interacting with individuals with backgrounds of different national cultures has substantially increased over the past decade. International travel provides great opportunities to better understand other cultures and appreciate how our own cultural values relate to other societies throughout the world.

Become more sensitive in working with other cultures in the rural community by immersing yourself in another culture. Join others from the agricultural community to venture into the heart of Africa to experience rural life. This unique international study tour has been created by the Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in cooperation with Friendship Force International (FFI). ACDI/VOCA (Agricultural Cooperative Development International/Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance) has assisted with the arrangements in Uganda.

The Kamuli District Farmers’ Association, a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Uganda, will host our UNL study group in their rural village of Kamuli, Uganda. They have invited us for a visit to better understand their way of life, their country, and their dreams for the future, and the technical assistance they are receiving from American agencies such as ACDI/VOCA. They are planning a busy and fun filled schedule to meet them, their families, and others in their community.

“Tourism in Africa” is the theme for the second half of the study tour. A safari will illustrate how Uganda is capitalizing on unique opportunities within Africa to bring the tourist dollar into the country.

Date: October 18 - November 5, 2007
Location: Kamuli, Uganda with a safari to Western Uganda

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
Option 1. International Exchange for FFI
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Option 2. Use for In-Service in your workplace or for Diversity/Multicultural Continuing Education Units
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Option 3. Enroll for graduate credit
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For information contact:
Kay Rockwell
(402) 484-5431
krockwell1@unl.edu