El Salvador History Tour: Through Chencho's Eyes November 12-16, 2006

Please join FSSCA founder Jose "Chencho" Alas as he retraces El Salvador's struggle for liberation, justice, and peace. You will:

• Visit Suchitoto, where he introduced Liberation Theology to El Salvador in 1970 and began an empowering ministry that led to multiple assassination attempts and his eventual exile in 1977.
• Spend time in Ciudad Barrios, where Archbishop Oscar Romero -- El Salvador's national martyr and saint -- grew up.
• Hear first hand stories of the civil war from former guerrillas, former soldiers, and former refugees.
• See how the communities of El Salvador's Bajo Lempa region are overcoming these challenges and this history to build a future of hope and dignity.

Costs:
The cost for this tour is $600 including lodging, food, and transportation (within El Salvador). (A portion of your costs may be tax-deductible. Please contact us for more details.)

Preparatory Materials:
All delegates will receive a handbook with information on packing, immunization, history, etc.

Deadlines:
To join the next delegation, please let us know as soon as possible. Your $100 deposit will hold your spot on the tour. The deadline for paying remaining costs is October 15. (If space is available, you may be able to join after the deadline, though some small additional fees may apply.)

Dates:
Please schedule your flight to arrive on November 12 by 2pm and to depart on November 16. If you would like to arrive early or stay late, please contact Michelle Balek to make arrangements.

Do I need to speak Spanish?
You will be quite comfortable even if you do not speak Spanish. Translators are available during all of the group activities and the families you will eat your meals with all have experience communicating with non-Spanish speakers and preparing meals according to North American health standards.

For more information or to sign up contact:

Michelle Balek (512) 388-7957