Women’s Trip to Nicaragua! To continue the First Parish Church of Groton’s work in Nicaragua, a Women’s Trip is planned for October 18-26th, 2008.

We will stay in the farming community of Papayal located just outside of Managua and in the heart of one of the largest free-trade zones in Nicaragua. The group will work wide-by-side with local families in the construction of a home and planting a community garden. With fundraising through Bridges to Community, women from Santa Rosa be able to will travel and join the Papayal group to learn about women’s cooperatives and microloan opportunities. This cross-cultural exchange within Nicaragua and for North Americans is a great opportunity for discussions with women working in sweat shops, women health leaders, and women working in fair trade companies.

If you are interested, please contact Social Action Team member Mary Jennings at mjennings@sprise.com or call at 978 448 5381. To learn more about the trip and the sponsoring organization Bridges to Community, go to www.bridgestocommunity.org.
A deposit for the trip must be completed by September 1.