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1 International Education UgandaConference and Rwanda August 11, August 22, 2015 Uncovering the Pearl of Uganda: Discovering the Resiliency in Rwanda $5, (PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) $5, (PER PERSON, SINGLE OCCUPANCY) Roundtrip air transportation via Ethiopian Airlines from Washington Dulles Airport Roundtrip transfers and baggage handling Travel overland via air conditioned motor coach Travel in 7-seater minivan while on safari All hotel accommodations, with 2 meals daily Conference workshops & lectures Welcome and farewell banquets with local entertainment Tours include-city tour, visit to institutions, cultural centre, markets and much more Overnights at Lake Mbura National Park with Safari Visit to the pygmies to learn about their history Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi Visit to the Rwandan National Museum and Rwanda Genocide Memorial US Uganda and Rwanda departure taxes For more information, please contact the NABSW website or call the national office at (202)

2 NABSW International Conference to Uganda & Rwanda, 2015 REGISTRATION FORM (Send form to NABSW) THEME: Uncovering the Pearl of Uganda: Discovering the Resiliency in Rwanda Full Legal Name (exactly as appears on passport) First Name Middle Name Last Name Passport Number: Date of Birth (DOB) Address: (City, State & Zip) Cell Phone Number Home Telephone Number Office Telephone Number: Address: Member: No Home Departure City & State: DATES: August 11, 2015 to August 22, 2015 Yes: NABSW Chapter Affiliation: Payment Schedule (A $75.00 late fee will be assessed for all late payments after May 15, 2015). September 15, $ (MUST be check or money order) October 15, $ November 15, $ January 15, $ February 15, $ April 15, $ May 15, 2015 $ June 15, FINAL PAYMENT (Single Occupancy only) - $ If you are not a member of NABSW there is an additional fee of $ The $ will be added to your final payment. I authorize NABSW to make my lodging arrangements as: Double Occupancy Single Occupancy $5, $5, I will be sharing a room with: DATE: SIGNATURE

3 TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: (PASSPORT) A valid passport is required for all travelers and must be valid beyond 6 months of return date to U.S. (VISA- Rwanda) A visa is NOT required for travel to Rwanda for a stay of up to 90 days. However, travelers must be in possession of a passport and a round-trip airline ticket. (VISA- Uganda) A visa is required for travel to Uganda. Requirements include: 1. One application form must be completed by each applicant 2. Every section of the application form must be completed. Incomplete forms will not be processed passport size photographs are required 4. Travelers must submit original Passport to the Uganda Embassy for a Visa. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the date of your expected departure from Uganda 5. Travelers must have an international Inoculation Certificate against yellow fever. 6. Travelers must submit a prepaid self-addressed USPS Express Overnight return envelope to the Ugandan Embassy with applications sent by mail. More information about this process will be provided at a later date. 7. Travelers must pay a visa fee of $50.00 for single entry: The Visa is valid for three months from the date of arrival. Visa fees must be paid by money order payable to UGANDA EMBASSY, on submission of visa application. Personal Checks are not accepted. Please note that the visa fee is non-refundable Send Check or Money Order to: The National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW), Inc Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE Washington, DC A Credit Card Authorization Form is also included for your convenience. Please complete this form if you wish to allow NABSW to debit your credit card each month. The first payment however, must be by check or money order. CANCELLATION PENALTY DATES For any cancellation 70 days (June 1, 2015) prior to departure, penalty will be assessed as follows: days... 30% of the tour cost days... 55% of the tour cost 29 days or less % of the tour cost Special Request: Any person traveling who requires special care or who has special needs must advise Africa Dreamer Tours as soon as possible of any and all accommodation needs related to booking, air transportation, and hotel accommodations.

4 TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 (UGANDA) Ethiopian Airlines flight 501 departs Washington Dulles Airport at 11:15 a.m. (Non-stop flight) In-flight meals and movie(s) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 Arrive Addis Ababa at 6:45 a.m. Connect on Ethiopian Airlines flight 330 at 10:55a.m. Arrive at Entebbe airport at 1:00 p.m. Conferees are met and transferred to hotel in Kampala Arrive at hotel for check-in with welcome drink Afternoon conference registration Evening: Welcome Gala dinner with entertainment (Included). Dinner Overnight: GOLF COURSE HOTEL THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 Opening of conference with traditional dancers Opening guest speaker (invited: The government Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social services, Minister for Social Services, Ugandan local social workers COFFEE BREAK Afternoon workshops Lunch included Evening: Local Play about African history and culture at Ndere Cultural Centre Breakfast/Lunch provided Overnight: GOLF COURSE HOTEL OPTIONAL - Locals may want to set up a trade show with local clothes, carvings FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 A.M. - Visit the National Museum to explore African history and presence and the impact of race and culture on political, socio-economic life experiences in the country. Lunch

5 PM - Rolling Workshops Evening on your own Breakfast/Lunch provided Overnight: GOLF COURSE HOTEL SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 A.M. - closing session Afternoon on own, visit local markets, buy items or see Kampala s downtown area (on own) Evening: Gala dinner with some local entertainment - may be a local band or DJ Breakfast/Dinner provided Overnight: GOLF COURSE HOTEL Breakfast/Dinner SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 Breakfast Depart for Mbarara via Igongo Cultural Centre for tour. Visit the Igongo Local Museum to explore African history and presence and the impact of race and culture on political, socio-economic life experiences in the country. Receive a Lecture from the Museum Chief about the history, culture and art of the Chwezi Kingdom, one the strongest and largest dynasties that straddle large parts of African pre-colonial communities. Breakfast/Lunch provided Dinner on own. Overnight: Lake View Resort Hotel Mbarara MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015 Breakfast Rolling workshop to Lake Mburo National Park for a full day game drive to view wildlife in their natural environment, including zebra, impala, buffalo, elephant, hippo and a wide variety of birds. Lunch at the Lodge Afternoon boat cruise on the Lake, Return to your hotel late afternoon for check-in. Breakfast/Lunch provided Dinner on your own. Overnight: Lake View Resort Hotel, Mbarara

6 TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 (RWANDA) Breakfast Rolling workshop to Kabale. Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi to one of the Islands Visit the pygmies to learn about their history, political and life experiences Lunch at Arcadia Cottages or similar Proceed to Kigali - dinner and overnight Orientation and check-in Check in with welcome drink Breakfast/Lunch provided Dinner on own Overnight: KIGALI GUESTLUX HOTEL OR MILLE COLLINES HOTEL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 Breakfast AM: Workshop Have lunch at a local restaurant. P.M. rolling workshop to the Rwandan national Museum and Rwanda Genocide Memorial to learn about the Rwandan genocide Breakfast/Lunch provided Dinner on your own Overnight: MILLE COLLINES HOTEL OR KIGALI GUESTLUX HOTEL THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 Breakfast/Dinner provided Visit the local markets to experience cultural and local artifacts. Evening farewell dinner (and Black family ritual) with entertainment Overnight: MILLE COLLINES HOTEL OR KIGALI GUESTLUX HOTEL FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 Breakfast provided Hotel check out

7 12:00 PM - Transfer to the airport for departure Ethiopian Airlines flight at4:40 p.m. Arrive Addis Ababa at 8:10 p.m. Connect on Ethiopian Airlines flight at 10:15p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015 Arrival at Washington, Dulles airport at 8:30 a.m.