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Asia & Indian Sub-Continent

India

Fosbel Ceramic Technologies

01-03-2008

November, 2007
Travel with Fosbel Ceramic Technologies and see firsthand the redevelopment efforts happening on the devastated beaches that were hit by the Tsunami in 2004. You will also visit other historic sites in Southeast India and in the northern city of Ahmedabad.

Sample activities include:

• Walk through the temples and ashrams where Gandhi promoted passive resistance
• Talk with Hindu and Muslim youth involved in post-riot reconciliation in Ahmedabad
• Interact with key NGO leaders who facilitate post-tsunami re-development and distribution of IPM Tsunami Relief Funds
• Learn about local health care from nurses and midwives
• Cross the longest footbridge in Southeast Asia