Depart from the U.S.

Kigali, Rwanda 

• Arrive at Kigali International Airport

• Group dinner

Kigali, Rwanda 

• Orientation to Rwanda

• Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial and ARCT Ruhuka Reconciliation Center

Kigali, Rwanda 

• Morning writing session

• Visit organizations focused on post-genocide healing through art and crafts

Kigali to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

• Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

• Orientation to the region, GLI's community development programs

• Afternoon writing session 

• Welcome dinner & traditional dance performance

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

• Morning writing session

• Hike to traditional healer

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

• Morning writing session

• Visit Bwama island primary school & health center

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

• Morning writing session

• Optional activities (swim, volleyball, hike, canoeing) and time for reflection

Lake Bunyonyi to Musanze, Rwanda 

• Transfer to Musanze Rwanda

• Gorilla or Golden Monkey trekking (optional)

Musanze, Rwanda

• Visit Partners for Conservation

• Visit Dian Fossey Foundation Ellen DeGeneres Campus

Musanze to Kigali, Rwanda

• Integration & reflection day

• Farewell dinner

Kigali, Rwanda

• Visit the Kigali Art and Craft Market, souvenir shopping at local stores (optional)

• Transfer to Kigali International Airport & fly back to the U.S.

“Support our efforts to connect underrepresented students in the U.S. with life-changing education experiences in East Africa through immersive, community-based learning."

Includes:

• 12 event invitations

• Premier recognition at the event (stage + screen)

• Largest logo on GLI website and social media

• Verbal recognition at the event

• Year-round recognition as a lead GLI sponsor

"Help sustain Entusi, GLI's innovation hub in Uganda, where East African leaders and U.S. partners come together to collaborate, rest, and spark big ideas."

Includes:

• 10 event invitations

• Recognition from stage and on screen

• Large logo on GLI website and social media

"Invest in cultural exchange opportunities that bring African and American students, artists, and changemakers together to learn from each other and build lasting partnerships."

Includes:

• 8 event invitations

• On-screen recognition at event

• Logo on GLI social media

"Support African students in accessing GLI’s immersive programs and exchanges that build leadership, creativity, and global networks."

Includes:

• 6 event invitations

• On-screen recognition at event

"Provide lifesaving swim lessons for children living at Lake Bunyonyi, where water safety is essential for daily life."

Includes:

• 5 event invitations

• Grouped on-screen recognition by sponsorship level

"Ensure students living on Lake Bunyonyi’s remote islands have safe, daily transportation to access education on the mainland."

Includes:

• 4 event invitations

• Grouped on-screen recognition by sponsorship level

"Support GLI’s efforts to increase capacity of frontline health workers and providers delivering essential care in rural communities throughout Uganda."

Includes:

• 3 event invitations

• Grouped on-screen recognition by sponsorship level