African ROOTS: Travel/Study & Volunteering
Randy
H U M A N A . B U L L E T I N
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Progressive Programs in Summer 2000
Summer and Winter Programs to AFRICA & the Diaspora
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For Academics, Professionals, Students, Non-Students,
Community Leaders & Interested Others
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ALL ARE WELCOME
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GHANA - Volunteer Projects
Celebraring 45 years !!
Your invitation to participate in nation-building
and community development in Ghana.
Multi-disciplinary projects, from 1 to 3 weeks each.
Earn academic credit.
Find details below and at sites.
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AFRICA-BRAZIL-CUBA: Travel/Study & ROOTS Programs (near bottom)
Celebrating 20 years !!
Professor Harold Rogers and colleagues will lead you
off the beaten path and show you dynamic, multi-dimensional
societies and peoples as you never imagined -- whether
in Africa, Brazil or Cuba.
Explore the inner depths of the African Diaspora.
Over the next year, select from among 29 ROOTS programs,
each with a different theme and focus.
Earn academic credit.
Each trip will last from 1 to 4 weeks.
Departing in July, August, December & February
Browse the African Photo Gallery at:
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html
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1] GHANA - Volunteer Projects
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P R O G R A M . D E S C R I P T I O N
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Summer & Winter: One to Three Week Projects
It is not too late to participate !!
GHANA: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ~ up to 400 Volunteers
are being invited to participate in 20 community
development, youth, reforestation, agriculture
& building projects.
To obtain the schedule of VOLU projects and dates, write
and/or FAX:
General Secretary
P.O. Box 1540
Accra, Ghana, West Africa
011-233-21-663486 - Telephone
011-233-21-665960 - Fax
TELEX 3033
Obtain info & application faster by TELEXing
and/or FAXing the VOLU HQ
Include a FAX cover letter addressed to
The General Secretary, VOLU.
For more information, go to:
http://x24.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=581708075
http://www.egroups.com/messages/volu-volunteers
http://www.earthcorp.com/journeys
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/opportunities.html
The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Ghana (or VOLU,
rhymes with "tofu") sponsors a variety of 1 to 3 week
projects, including community development, construction,
reforestation, tree planting, health education,
computer training, farming, and youth work.
Volunteers are encouraged to participate in more than
one project. Held during summer and winter.
Volunteers (students, professionals, academics,
non-students, persons with skills and others, of
all ages) come from all corners of the globe,
including other African countries.
Founded in 1956, VOLU is one of the oldest, most
respected -- and most successful -- service organizations
in Africa devoted to grassroots, self-help, sustainable
community development.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
Volunteers are encouraged to arrange with their faculty
advisor or department to earn academic credit for their
participation. From 7 to 12 units is recommended under
Independent Study or Int'l Experiential Education.
After returning, students may choose write a paper on
a topic of interest, based on their experience.
COSTS
Participants make their own round-trip air arrangements,
and pay a small fee to VOLU to cover room and board
and incidental costs.
This is a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED program. If you are seeking
a "tourist" experience (in airconditioned tour bus or hotel),
please do not apply.
The VOLU experience will challenge you to
participate in African life and to help solve gritty
problems faced by African people.
VOLU is itself a Ghanaian-run organization.
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J O I N . L I S T
To receive future announcements and information, join the
VOLU list. Send your request to:
VOLU-Volunte...@eGroups.com
Reply to the CONFIRM REQUEST when it arrives moments later.
For information by E-mail: VO...@bigfoot.com
To join the VOLU List on the Web, go to:
http://www.egroups.com/group/VOLU-Volunteers
A L L . A R E . W E L C O M E !!
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NOTE: The following information on VOLU projects is based
on last year's program. This year's program will be
very similar. Contact the VOLU HQ directly in
Accra, Ghana to obtain info, application and updated
descriptions of upcoming projects (there will be approximately
20 VOLU projects this year).
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LOCATIONS OF WORKCAMPS
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Workcamps are scheduled for the following Regions:
Upper West Region; Upper East Region; Northern Region;
Brong Ahafo Region; Ashanti Region; Eastern Region;
Volta Region; Western Region; Central Region; Greater
Accra
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ALL DATES ARE APPROXIMATE; WRITE FOR CURRENT SCHEDULE
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DURATION: JUNE 4 - JUNE 25
LOCATION: AKOSOMBO
REGION: EASTERN
DISTRICT: ASUOGYAMAN
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: AFFORESTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers and technical officers
from Forestry Department will undertake the following
activities within the Volta Gorge to save the Volta Lake:
- Planting of trees
- Maintenance of the already planted area
- Educating the neighbouring communities' of the harmful
effects of deforestation and bush burning.
- Volunteers will do cooking and cleaning of campsite.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in camping tents
and sleep on camp beds. They will be required to bring
their individual camping tents if possible.
REMARKS: Akosombo is about two hours drive from Accra.
Akosombo is where the River Volta is dammed to generate
electricity to supply the entire country.
DIRECTIONS: Volunteers will leave Accra for Akosombo by
bus. From Akosombo, they will have a cruise on the Volta
Lake for about an hour to the campsite.
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DURATION: JUNE 11 - JULY 2
LOCATION: WEIJA
REGION: GREATER ACCRA
DISTRICT: GA
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: AFFORESTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will undertake the
following activities:
- Creation of lanes, pegging and planting trees.
- Educating the neighbourhood communities on
the harmful effect of deforestation around Weija Dam
and how it affects the treated water supply of Accra
and the neighbouring communities.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be accommodated within the
Weija community. They will be required to bring their own
bedding and if possible camping tents.
REMARKS: Weija is about 30 minutes drive from Accra along
the Accra/Winneba road. It is near Weija where the Densu
River has been dammed to supply drinking water to Accra and
its environs. It is on the way to Central Region where a lot
of historical monuments like castles can be found.
DIRECTIONS: Volunteers will take buses from Kaneshie -
Accra main lorry station to Weija.
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DURATION: JUNE 18 - JULY 9
LOCATION: JANKUFA
REGION: BRONG AHAFO
DISTRICT: JAMANG
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: AFFORESTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will undertake the
following activities:
- Planting of trees
- Maintenance of the already planted area
- Tending of the young trees
- Mapping out the track for fire ride
ACCOMMODATIONS: The camp will be housed in a local school
block.
REMARKS: Jankufa is about two hours drive from Brekum
through Seikwa. It is within transitional zone between the
rain forest and Savannah zone. It is very close to the Ivory
Coat border.
DIRECTIONS: Bus from Accra to Kumasi and then to Berekum
through Sunyani. Another small bus from Berekum to Jankufa
through Seikwa.
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DURATION: JULY 2 - JULY 23
LOCATION: SOKODE
REGION: VOLTA
DISTRICT: HO
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BLOCK
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will help in various
practical tasks in connection with the construction of a
school block for the local Sokode Secondary - Technical
School. It will be the third time volunteers will be working
on the project. They shall work with members of the local
community. Work will involve moulding of blocks, screeding
of floor, mixing of concrete and mortar, carting of blocks,
etc.
- The volunteers will do cooking and cleaning of campsite.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in a local school
block. They are required to come with their own bedding.
REMARKS: This will be the third time volunteers are sent to
work on this project. Sokode is not far from Wli Water
Falls and Mount Afadjato. These are some of the tourist
attractions within the Volta Region.
DIRECTIONS: Take a bus going from Accra to Ho and alight at
Sokode-about 10km to Ho.
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DURATION: JULY 9 - JULY 30
LOCATION: BREMAN BENIN
REGION: CENTRAL
DISTRICT: ASIKUMA
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF TRADE SCHOOL
FOR TEENAGE MOTHERS
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers and the local community
will work on construction of a trade school for teenage
mothers. Tasks to be undertaken include:
- Digging foundation trenches
- Mixing concert and mortar
- Carting blocks, sand and water
- Volunteer will assist masons laying blocks, etc.
- Cooking and cleaning of campsite
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in
classrooms or in various houses in the village.
They will however come together for meals,
meetings and entertainment.
REMARKS: Breman Benin is in Central Region and a few hours
drive to Cape Coast/Elmina where the slave castles are
located as well as the Kakum Park -A tropical rain forest
and tourist resort with a canopy walkway.
DIRECTIONS: Take a bus from Kaneshie main Lorry Park to
Breman Asikuma and another from Asikuma to Breman Benin.
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DURATION: JULY 16 - AUGUST 6
LOCATION: AKOSOMBO
REGION: EASTERN
DISTRICT: ASUOGYAMAN
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: AFFORESTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will continue with the
tasks set for previous Akosombo camps, with the same living
conditions.
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DURATION: JULY 23 - AUGUST 13
LOCATION: SEFWI AMAFIE
REGION: WESTERN
DISTRICT: WIAWSO
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: OIL PALM PLANTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will work on an Oil Palm
Plantation which is one VOLU's own long-term projects. The
main task for this camp is to clear the weeds with in the
plantation and replace those that could not survive. They
will also harvest palm fruits.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will stay in various houses in
the village (Experimental Living). They will however come
together for meals, meetings and entertainment at the camp
leader's house.
REMARKS: Sefwi Amafie is located within the tropical rain-
forest zone about three hour's drive from Kumasi.
DIRECTIONS: Bus to Kumasi from Accra: Kumasi to Sefwi
Wiawso and taxi to Amafie, which is about four Kilometers
from Wiawso.
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DURATION: JULY 30 - AUGUST 20
LOCATION: KWAHU DAANTENG
REGION: EASTERN
DISTRICT: KWAHU SOUTH
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF A HEALTH CLINIC
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will work on a block for a
clinic. Work to be done includes digging foundation
trenches, moulding of blocks, carting blocks, sand and other
materials to the worksheet, mixing concrete and mortar,
laying blocks, etc.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in a house with
in the village.
REMARKS: Kwahu Daanteing is very close to the beautiful
KWAHU scap at Nkwkaw. The beautiful Boti falls can be found
within the eastern region.
DIRECTIONS: Bus from Accra to Nkawkaw along the Kumasi
road. Pick a smaller bus to Daanteng, which is about 12
kilometres from Nkawkaw.
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DURATION: JULY 30 - AUGUST 20
LOCATION: KAASE
REGION: ASHANTI
DISTRICT: KUMASI
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL LIBRARY
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work will involve digging foundation
trenches, mixing mortar, casting foundation concrete and
moulding blocks and other constructional tasks.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be camped in a school block
within the Kaase Community.
REMARKS: Kasse is a suburb of Kumasi City. It is not far
from Lake Bosomtwi, the only natural lake in Ghana. Other
attractions are the Cultural Centre, Asantehene's Palace and
Museum which treasures the artefacts of the Asante Kingdom.
Volunteers will be required to bring their own bedding.
DIRECTIONS: Take a bus from Accra to the main Lorry Station
in Kumasi KAJETIA. Take either a taxi or mini bus to Kaase.
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DURATION: AUGUST 6 - AUGUST 27
LOCATION: AKOSOMBO
REGION: EASTERN
DISTRICT: ASUOGYAMAN
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: AFFORESTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will continue the work
done by their colleagues who attended previous Akosombo
Camps.
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DURATION: AUGUST 13 - SEPTEMBER 3
LOCATION: BEYIN
REGION: WESTERN
DISTRICT: JOMORO
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: AFFORESTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will undertake the
following tasks:
- Creation of lanes, pegging and planting of trees.
- Educating the people in the neighbourhood on harmful
effects of deforestation and land degradation.
- Volunteers will do cooking and cleaning of the campsite
themselves.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be house in school
blocks in Beyin village. They will need to come possible
with their own and if possible camping tent.
REMARKS: Beyin is located within the rainforest area. Some
of the tourist attractions are the beautiful Ankobrah Beach
and Busua Beach. Volunteers will be required to bring their
own bedding.
DIRECTIONS: Take a bus from Accra to Takoradi. From
Takoradi take another bus to either Axim or Essiama and
finally to Beyin.
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DURATION: AUGUST 20 - SEPTEMBER 10
LOCATION: AKONTOMBRA
REGION: WESTERN
DISTRICT: SEFWI WIAWSO
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: COCOA PLANTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will work in a cocoa
plantation, which is one of the long-term projects for
income generation for VOLU. They will under take various
tasks in rehabilitation a cocoa farm.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in school c
lassrooms with the locality. They are required to bring
their own bedding. They will however, come together for
meals, meetings and entertainment.
REMARKS: Akontombra is in the tropical rain forest zone,
about three hours drive from Kumasi.
DIRECTIONS: Bus from Accra to Kumasi, another bus from
Kumasi to Sefwi Wiawso and a mini bus to Akontombra.
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DURATION: AUGUST 20 - SEPTEMBER 10
LOCATION: NEW NINGO
REGION: GREATER ACCRA
C A N A B U L L E T I N
VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL BLOCK
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will help in various
practical tasks in connection with the construction of a
school block.
Work will involve digging foundation trenches, mixing
mortar, casting foundation concrete and moulding blocks and
other constructional tasks. Volunteers will do cooking and
cleaning of campsite themselves.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in classrooms.
Volunteers will have to come with their own bedding.
REMARKS: New Ningo is along the coast, about 50 km from
Accra with beautiful beach resorts. Volunteers who like will
have a nice time.
DIRECTIONS: Bus to Ashiaman and then a mini bus to New
Ningo
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DURATION: SEPTEMBER 3 - 24
LOCATION: AKOSOMBO
REGION: EASTERN
DISTRICT: ASUOGYAMAN
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: AFFORESTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will undertake the
same work as done by their colleagues who attended
previous Akosombo projects.
Their living conditions will be the same as the first four
camps. They shall be required to bring their own camping
tents and bedding if possible. Volunteers will be required
to bring their own camping tents.
DIRECTIONS: Volunteers will leave Accra for Akosombo by
bus. From Akosombo, they will have a cruise on the Volta
Lake for about an hour to the campsite.
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DURATION: SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 1
LOCATION: SAVELUGU
REGION: NORTHERN
DISTRICT: SAVELUGU
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BLOCK
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will help in various
practicals in connection with construction of school block.
They will work with people from the locality. Work will
involve:
- Digging of foundation trenches
- moulding blocks
- casting foundation concrete
- doing the hard core filling
- laying blocks
- they will do their own cooking and cleaning of campsite
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in classrooms.
They will be required to bring their own bedding.
REMARKS: Savelugu is located with the savannah zone. It is
about an hour drive from Tamale, the regional capital. Among
the tourist attractions are the Mole Game Reserve near
Damongo, etc.
DIRECTIONS: Take bus from Accra to Tamale and a mini bus
to Savelugu.
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DURATION: SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 8
LOCATION: NAWULEY
REGION: WESTERN
DISTRICT: JOMORO
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: AFFORESTATION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will undertake the
following tasks:
- Creation of lanes, pegging and planting of trees
- They will tend the planted trees
- Educate the village folks on sound environmental
practices including the harmful effects of
deforestation and land degradation.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers may be camped in either
tents or in classrooms. They will bring their own camping
tents if possible.
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DURATION: SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 15
LOCATION: WA
REGION: UPPER WEST
DISTRICT: WA
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BLOCK
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will help in various
practicals in connection with construction of school block.
They will work with people from the locality. Work will
involve:
- Digging of foundation trenches
- moulding blocks
- casting foundation concrete
- doing the hard core filling
- laying blocks
- they will do their own cooking and cleaning of campsite
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will live in classrooms or have
experimental living, i.e. living with families.
REMARKS: Wa is both the Regional capital as well as the
municipal capital. The most outstanding tourist attraction
is the Wa-Na's Palace. Wa is located within the Savannah
Zone.
DIRECTIONS: Take a bus direct from Acca to Wa.
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DURATION: OCTOBER 1 - 22
LOCATION: MANSO AMENFI
REGION: WESTERN
DISTRICT: WASSA AMENFI
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35 - 40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF DORMITORY BLOCK
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteers will undertake
construction work on a dormitory block for the Youth
Leadership Training Institute, which belongs to the national
youth Council.
The tasks involved include digging of foundation trenches,
moulding blocks casting foundation concrete carting sand
water and blocks as well as other related tasks.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in a house within
the Manso Amenfi community.
REMARKS: Manso Amenfi is located within the tropical rain
forest zone, about 120-km from Takoradi.
DIRECTIONS: Volunteers will take a bus from Accra to
Takoradi. Pick another bus from Takoradi going ro Asankragwa
and alight at Manso Amenfi.
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DURATION: OCTOBER 8 - 29
LOCATION: KORDIABE
REGION: GREATER ACCRA
DISTRICT: DANGME WEST
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 35-40
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF STUDENT HOSTEL
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Volunteer will work on student hostel
for a Training Center where VOLU trains the youth in a
number programs designed to combat youth unemployment. The
tasks to be performed shall include digging, of foundation
trenches, moulding of blocks doing the hard-core filling,
casting of foundation concrete, carting of sand and other
related materials and if possible laying of blocks.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Volunteers will be housed in a hostel at
the VOLU Training Centre.
REMARKS: Priority will be given to volunteers who have
computer repair skills to help repair a number of compuers
(mostly PCs - XTs) to be used in training youth in computer
literacy programme.
DIRECTIONS: Kordiable is about 65 km from Accra about a
one-hour drive. It is very close to Shai Hills and the Shai
Hills Game Reserve where one can see baboons and other wild
life. It is also not far from the Akosombo Lake and Aburi
Botanical Gardens.
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NOTE: The above list of VOLU projects is based
on last year's program. This year's program will be
very similar. Contact the VOLU HQ directly in
Accra, Ghana, to obtain the current schedule of projects,
the application and the project descriptions.
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2] AFRICA-BRAZIL-CUBA Travel/Study Programs
(for persons living in North America)
Now Accepting Applications
AASP Educational Programs ~ Africa Cuba Brazil
1-3 Weeks; Multiple Themes & Itineraries; Acad credit
Departing New York: Dec - Feb - Jul - Aug
Celebrating 20 years!
Phone Prof. Harold Rogers to expedite delivery of the
2 year Catalog:
773-667-1285 (ofc); 773-684-6967 (FAX)
Or, send your full mailing address plus **PHONE** to:
HRo...@ccc.edu, A...@starmail.com
Visit the Website; print out application; review the
various programs and cost.
BROWSE THE AFRICAN PHOTO GALLERY.
http://www.earthcorp.com/journeys (program schedule & cost)
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/journey.html
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html (Photo Gallery &
Application)
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For a list of other travel, study & volunteer opportunities,
please go to:
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/opportunities.html
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For the discussion of the topics below, or
for links to the original articles,
please visit:
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- HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Findings: Stark Race Disparities in Drug
Incarceration in USA
- Crime & Punishment by RACE & CLASS in Europe & the USA
..Correcting Errors & Misconceptions
- Penal Management of Poverty : PROF. LOIC WACQUANT
- Amnesty Int'l's recently published findings on the racial
selectivity of the death penalty
Skin color influences who lives and dies in the
US judicial system
- Bibliography - list of relevant reading
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