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  • The PrOOF Project, Inc. in partnership with The Traveling Black Women Network

  • 2026 Rwanda Experience for Educators Application Form

    Dates: March 14 – 21, 2026 | Cost : $ 7,350 USD (including airfare)

  • Join us for an immersive 8-day, 7-night professional development experience designed for educators who seek meaningful global connections, cultural exploration, and educational growth.

    Participants will engage with local Rwandan communities, visit historical sites such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and witness Rwanda’s educational and environmental initiatives firsthand—specifically the awe-inspiring mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, a once in a lifetime opportunity.

    This is more than a trip. It's a transformative learning journey that will impact your worldview, teaching practice, and professional purpose.

  • What’s Included: 

    • International Flights from New York to Rwanda
    • Entry Visa
    • Accommodations / Meals
    • Gorilla trekking permit (valued at $1,500 USD per person)
    • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide for all excursions
    • All domestic ground transportation and transfers
    • Entry fees to national parks, museums, and cultural sites
    • Emergency medical evacuation coverage to the nearest medical facility 
    • Laundry service where included by accommodations (additional fee may apply at select properties)

  • Funding Sources to Consider:

    • Your school or district’s professional development or global education funds
    • Education or cultural grants (such as Fund for Teachers, NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship)
    • Local or national teacher associations
    • Crowdfunding platforms like DonorsChoose or GoFundMe (with a focus on global learning)

  • About You

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Birthdate*
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  • Is your school classified as a Title I school?*
  • Role*
  • What grade band do you currently serve?*
  • How many years have you worked in education?*

  • The following questions will help us evaluate your interest, experience, and application of this experience.

    Only 12 educators will be selected to attend.
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  • Funding

  • Program Cost & Payment Details

    The total cost for the 2026 Rwanda Experience for Educators is $7,350 USD, which includes round-trip international airfare from JFK (New York) to Kigali International Airport (KGL).

    Educators from all U.S. states are welcome to apply. Domestic flights to and from JFK are not included in the program price but can be booked individually as an add-on service upon request.

    All pricing is based on single occupancy accommodations.
    If you and a colleague are both accepted and choose to room together, you will each receive a $250 discount, reducing the total cost to $7,100 per person.

    What's Included:

    • Round-trip international airfare from JFK to Kigali
    • Private 4x4 transportation and all in-country transfers
    • Accommodations and meals as outlined in the itinerary
    • Gorilla trekking permit (valued at $1,500 per person)
    • Park entry fees, cultural tours, and professional guides
    • Bottled water during road travel
    • Emergency medical evacuation coverage
    • Laundry services (where applicable)

    Payment Structure
    To confirm your spot, a $500 non-refundable deposit is due within 7 days of acceptance. After that time, your spot will be offered to someone on the waitlist.

    Participants can choose to:

    • Pay in full at the time of book, or
    • Set up a payment plan, with final payments due by January 15, 2026.
  • Will you be seeking financial support to attend?*

  • Funding sources to consider to cover or subsidize costs:

    • Your school or district’s professional development or global education funds
    • Education or cultural grants 
    • Local or national teacher associations
    • Crowdfunding platforms

  • Additional Information

  • Do you have an updated passport?*
  • Do you have international travel experience?*
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