Rwanda & Uganda
Mandatory: Yes
Price: Included in course price
Duration: 2 uker
Meals included per day: 3
The Land of a Thousand Hills
Rwanda is a beautiful and lush country with a tragic history. In 1994, between 800,000 and 1,000,000 people were killed in 100 days.
We do not travel to Rwanda because of the genocide, but because of the forgiveness and reconciliation process that has taken place afterward. We meet people from both sides of the conflict. Witnesses who tell both how they survived and those who tell how they killed. They share their stories about the journey to where they are today, arm in arm as best friends. These are meetings for reflection, inspiration, and hope for the future. Today, Rwanda is a leading country with low crime and a strong environmental focus.
The Pearl of Africa
In Uganda, it is about human encounters. We live with children and youth associated with a project (KASA) run by local enthusiasts and participate in their daily lives. You will get to know many of the children and youth well. KASA was started by two sisters, Kedrace and Shallon. And we gain good insight into how the organization works with vulnerable families and children who fall outside the systems.
Kenya
Mandatory: Yes
Price: Included in course price
Duration: 2 uker
Meals included per day: 3
We are traveling to the country that inspired The Lion King. Kenya has over 54 million people and is 50% larger than Norway. The equator runs through the country. It stretches from the Indian Ocean in the east to Lake Victoria in the west. The country is known for its savannas with rich wildlife and mountain peaks like Mount Kenya. Here, you will find modern cities, with Nairobi as the capital. It has the world’s highest-paid parliamentarians and vast slum areas.
Inspiration Days
In Nairobi, our guide Martin will take us into the world he grew up in. Martin is a Kenyan living just outside Nairobi. He attended a folk high school in Norway and is familiar with our culture and language. Martin grew up in the Mathare slum and still volunteers for projects in the slum. We will meet the people he knows well and cares deeply about, gaining a unique insight into a different culture and life situation. There are many inspiring people here, individuals with a burning passion for those who have the least.
We will also experience the tourist life in Nairobi. This includes feeding giraffes, visiting markets, an elephant orphanage, and enjoying African food and scents.
Safari and Coast
The African savanna with the animals from The Lion King. Starry skies, lion roars, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hyenas. We will also travel to Lamu archipelago with its unique culture, food traditions, beaches, sailing boats, donkeys, and snorkeling.
Optional trip: Ecuador & the Galápagos Island
Mandatory: Yes
Price: Included in course price
Duration: ca 12 dager
Meals included per day: 3
This is one of the 3 trips you can choose from. The decision you make after arrival at the school.
Join us on an exclusive journey in beautiful Ecuador! A trip of a lifetime. High mountains, jungle, and lush nature on the mainland, before flying 100 km out into the Pacific Ocean to the world’s most exotic place: the Galápagos Islands. On this trip, you will experience unique encounters with local people and see parts of the world that are difficult to visit.
Do you want to experience being 4000 meters above sea level? Meet people who live in the Amazon? Meet monkeys and wild animals? From high mountains, to jungle, rivers, and an incredible coast.
Here is a bit of what you will experience if you choose to join the trip to Ecuador:
- The Andes - the world’s longest and South America’s highest mountain range
- The Amazon jungle - a walk in the forest to see insects and plants is something entirely different here
- The Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean - here there will be sun, sea, and snorkeling
- Swimming with sharks, iguanas, and giant tortoises
- Wonderful people
- Great contrasts
- The beautiful city of Cuenca
- Rafting and cycling in Baños
- Jogging at 4000 meters altitude
- The magical coast of Ecuador
- The big city of Guayaquil
- Beautiful architecture
- Indian market
- Different, lush nature
- Ecuador is a fantastic and varied country! It just has to be experienced!
We have ourown guide and bus driver whowilltakeusaroundthe country. We will travel a lot and get many impressions!
The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
