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Inside Rwanda with REALITY Application

Trip Dates: April 25- May 3, 2022 (ground dates only)
Please Note: This journey will take place from April 25- May 3, 2022. Given current quarantine protocols in Rwanda, participants should plan to depart the United States on Sunday, April 24 in order to land on Monday, April 25 for a 24-hour quarantine in Kigali (this additional night’s stay will be covered by REALITY).
Application Deadline: February 1, 2022

Participation Fee: $1,300 (not including flight costs)

At Entwine and REALITY, we seek to represent, celebrate, and elevate diversity in our programs. We recognize that it is not possible for an application to capture all of who you are and what you represent. This application will help us get to know you!

Should you have any issues completing the application please contact us.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name or Nickname

This way we can address you respectfully in conversation and communication.

Please select your pronouns (select all that apply)

Please describe your pronouns

Date of Birth

City

State

Country

Provinces

Phone Number

Instagram

Have you participated on an Entwine overseas experience in the past?

examples are: Insider trips, JSC, Multi-week, Global Seminar

How did you learn about this program?

Please share the name

If Other, Please Share

Please share which REALITY journey you went on and the year

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About You

Share a one paragraph bio about yourself written in the third person. Include information about your background, education and employment, volunteer activities, and hobbies. Note any past involvements with Entwine and/or REALITY, if applicable. (150 word max)

If you are selected to participate on a trip, this bio will be shared with the group

What motivated you to apply for an Entwine and REALITY experience? What is it about this trip that appeals to you the most? (150 word max)

Describe a travel experience that had an impact on you. (This could be individual or group travel, domestic or international, recent or in the past) (150 word max)

On Entwine programs, we explore the values that drive JDC's work around the world. What are 2-3 values that are important in your life and why? (150 word max)

Past Participant Questions

If you are selected to participate on a trip, this bio will be shared with the group

Tell us about some highlights and challenges from your last Entwine trip. (150 word max)

How did you bring your last Entwine experience home with you? (150 word max)

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Accommodations

Entwine and REALITY strive to create an inclusive environment for all of our participants. Indicating the details below will ensure that you are best supported by our staff and that we can have open conversations about what support looks like in Rwanda. This in no way impacts your ability to participate, rather it helps us to better understand your needs as we prepare for the trip.

What accommodations, if any, do you need to ensure the Insider Trip environment supports your abilities? For example, a sign language interpreter; wheelchair accessibility

Please indicate any dietary needs (kosher, vegetarian, etc.)

Please indicate any allergies

Please indicate your Shabbat observances (electricity use, writing, attend Shabbat services)

TERMS OF ENROLLMENT

Entwine is committed to upholding its values to honor the dignity and promote the safety of all people. We recognize that no community, including our own, is immune from bias and misconduct, and have a Community Code that applies our values into actions. I understand that by applying to this program I am agreeing to uphold the items outlined in the Community Code.

I understand that, as a condition of program participation, I will be required to sign a JDC general liability release and pre-trip advisory, which includes the medical clearance, COVID-19 parameters, that I hold a valid passport, and emergency contact information.

I confirm that by the dates of the trip, I will be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to be eligible for international travel through JDC Entwine and understand that I will need to provide proof of vaccination.

I understand that my application and participation information will be shared with JDC Entwine and REALITY

I understand that, as a condition of program participation, I will be required to participate in all organized activities during the overseas trip.

I understand that, as a condition of program participation, I will be expected to participate in post-trip follow up.

I understand that I will be traveling with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and that I will be experiencing communities and needs overseas through JDC's unique lens and role in the country of service/study.

This experience is highly subsidized by Schusterman Family Philanthropies and JDC Entwine. Limited needs-based subsidies are available upon acceptance. If you would like to inquire about a subsidy, please reach out to Caroline Friedman, REALITY Program Officer

By typing my name below, I hereby certify that all above statements are true to the best of my knowledge.

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