Quaker Study Tour July 10-25, 2024

Quakers in Bolivia - Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation

Travel to beautiful Bolivia to learn about the impacts of climate change on the land and to see how Bolivians are adapting to meet these rapid and significant changes. Visit impacted areas to meet and exchange ideas with local climate change activists and former BQEF students working in communities vulnerable to climate change. 

Come learn about Bolivia’s history and culture, from the pre-Inca traditions to the emergence of its plurinational state. Visit those who have dramatically improved their lives and communities with the educational support of the Bolivian Quaker Education Fund (BQEF). Make warm personal connections with fellow travelers and Bolivian Friends. There will be opportunities for cultural exchange and learning, and to connect with former and current BQEF students. 

The tour is grounded in the work of Jennie M. Ratcliffe, PhD., an environmental research scientist, activist, and Quaker who makes connections between peace, justice, and ecological sustainability in her book, Nothing Lowly in the Universe: An Integral Approach to the Ecological Crisis.

Trip price is $2200.  Registration and the first deposit of $700 are due by April 15, 2024. For more information please fill out this pre-registration questionnaire or email qst.bolivia@gmail.com.