Tour Information
Are you searching for an exciting opportunity to transform students into global citizens and leaders?
If you are, this is one of a kind offer you don’t want to miss. Embark on an unforgettable two-week journey to explore the fascinating world of the best-selling, Kaffir Boy, authored by Mark Mathabane, and of post-apartheid South Africa. The trip is designed to give students a fresh perspective on life, and to provide them with a deeper appreciation of family, friends, freedom, health and our common humanity.
During the trip, students will visit the vibrant ghetto of Alexandra, where Dr. Mathabane’s mother Magdalene used the power of love to create a better future for her children against impossible odds, and where the Magdalene Scholarship Fund is helping save children and families devastated by HIV-AIDS.
Students will gain an intimate understanding of South Africa as the economic engine that’s now powering a continent's Renaissance. They will meet political and business leaders whose sacrifices and examples helped free South Africa from a past of racial hatred and violence and whose courage ushered in a future of democracy and reconciliation. They will experience the rainbow cultures of this magnificent country, and enjoy its memorable entertainment and delectable food. As they travel from bustling cities to impoverished townships, from historic caves to savannahs teeming with wildlife, they will be awed, challenged, inspired, and reborn. In a word, at the end of this fabulous journey of a lifetime – they will feel empowered to celebrate the priceless gift of life, and to make a difference in the world.
