Race, Gender and the Environment (CU-05-25)

Join us on a journey to meet the diverse people and learn about their history, successes, and challenges around the issues of race, gender, and environmentalism. How have concepts of race and identity evolved from the times when a million enslaved persons were forcibly brought to the island, through abolition, independence, and revolution, to ongoing attempts to end racism under socialism? What is the impact of the Family Code passed by referendum in 2022, in providing greater rights for women, same-sex couples, LGBTQ+ people, children, and elders? How does this island nation respond to climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss? How can we act in solidarity with those suffering under the decades-long U.S. trade blockade?

Delegation Fee: $2400

The delegation fee covers all in-country expenses (lodging, travel, meals, interpretation, etc.) along with pre-travel resources, reading lists, and support. The delegation fee also covers our international team’s expenses for delegation preparation and coordination. Any amount paid over the delegation fee will go to support delegation scholarship and sliding scales, helping to ensure the delegations are more accessible to everyone. A delegation payment of $2400 or more is ideal to cover all of your expenses and the broader delegation needs-- please pay this amount if you have institutional support or other financial resources.

Pay your non-refundable deposit and delegation payment here for the Witness for Peace Solidarity Collective delegation. Please add 3.9% to your payment to cover online processing fees. If you would rather send a check and not pay fees, send a check to Witness for Peace -5123 W. 98th St. #1129, Minneapolis, MN 55437

Delegation Deposit: $300 paid online or by mail-in check

• Please note, sliding scale fees are available for all delegations. If you are awarded sliding scale, please pay the amount agreed upon above.

REFUND POLICY

One Month Prior to Delegation Departure
Refund requests received up to 1 month before delegation departure will be issued a full refund minus the $300 deposit.

30 Days or Less until Delegation Departure Date
Delegation Credit: Refund requests received with less than 1 month of departure are eligible for a delegation credit of the entire delegation fee amount less the $250 deposit and any non-refundable expenses already incurred by Witness for Peace Solidarity Collective, such as domestic airline tickets or lodging. This delegation credit amount can be applied toward a future WFPSC delegation of your choice. This credit will be issued in the form of a written letter with the requisite accounting information from the WFPSC Delegations Organizer.

Cash Refunds: For delegates wishing to receive a cash refund, any refund request received less than 1 month before the departure of the delegation is eligible for a 50% cash refund of the full delegation fee, less the $300 deposit, $50 processing fee and any non-refundable expenses already incurred by WFPSC, such as domestic airline tickets or lodging.

COVID: If the delegation is canceled due to COVID by WFPSC, full refunds will be given to all delegates.

Travel delays: WFPSC cannot offer a refund to delegates that do not arrive or depart on the scheduled dates due to changes or cancellations made by airlines or other transportation companies. We encourage delegates to seek appropriate refunds directly from transportation company representatives.

Schedule changes: Due to the sensitive nature of WFPSC delegations, itineraries are subject to change. If there is domestic air travel, WFPSC will refund to delegates any funds it is able to recover whenever possible, if the itinerary is changed due to security or other safety concerns.

Travel Insurance: Delegates may wish to consider purchasing additional travel insurance before their trip. Consult your travel agent for details.