SDG 13 - Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
This program will promote a responsible, sustainable tourism experience and “green” travel best practices to impose minimal impact when visiting tourist destinations. The content will cover how to motivate and change travel behavior, visit destinations to assist in improving the well-being of local residents, support of local business to stimulate economic development, respect cultures and local traditions, and educate travelers on environmental awareness and ecological conservation.
Dominican Republic: School of Medicine - Medical Community Service
The purpose of this experience is to expose and educate the participants to the 7 Elements of Human Securities in the Dominican Republic and their respective barriers while providing sustainable relief to the local communities. Students will participate in lectures and daily community service activities communities. Specific service projects will vary year to year, but will maintain similar themes. The focus during recent programs have been community diagnostics, water availability, and health promotion.
Dominican Republic: VIDA Health Partnerships
The purpose of this experience is to expose and educate the participants to the 7 Elements of Human Securities in the Dominican Republic and their respective barriers while providing sustainable relief to the local communities. Students will participate in lectures and daily community service activities communities. Specific service projects will vary year to year, but will maintain similar themes. The focus during recent programs have been community diagnostics, water availability, and health promotion. This program is for undergraduate students who are members of VIDA.