For a truly unique family travel experience, join Wrestling the World in Summer, 2010 at the International Village in Nakuru, Kenya and spend 13 unforgettable days making a real difference in the lives of the local community. The International Village combines altruism, tourism, and education with a safe environment to deliver a revolutionary new concept: an eco-lodge that serves as both a volunteer hub for travelers and a permanent educational and job-training center for residents. 100% of the proceeds from trip bookings go directly to the impoverished Barut community within Nakuru.Wrestling the World (www.wrestlingtheworld.org), an American humanitarian nonprofit organization, collaborated with the Barut community to develop the International Village. In Kenya, community-owned and operated eco-lodges are prevalent. While they support local livelihoods and economies, they do not always encourage interaction between guests and the local people. The International Village changes that by blurring the line between resident and tourist. It is a locally operated facility that offers casual, meaningful exchange between travelers and residents, and access to an extensive menu of volunteer projects in the area.In addition to cultural engagement, guests will have opportunities to experience the nature attractions of the area including a Big 5 safari in the vast Masai Mara game reserve and hiking to the Thompson Falls and Menengai Crater. All trip bookings, volunteer program management, and tour operations are fully managed by Wrestling the World and the International Village staff.The International Village is a not-for-profit enterprise that will have a permanent and significant presence in the community by offering a source of job and vocational training to help Barut residents improve their life situations, as well as making an important contribution to Kenyan tourism.This is a wonderful example of how volunteers can work together to change the world. I invite you to join on one of the upcoming trips next summer. For more info and to view marketing brochure for trip details and pricing visit http://www.internationalvillages.org/
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