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Yachana, Ecuador - 8-10 December, 2009
2009 Theme: Income Generation for Education
“Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire!”
William Butler Yeats |
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Welcome to the LAST MINUTE NEWS of Education That Pays For Itself 2009!!
As we proceed with the organisation of the forthcoming conference, we constantly have new information for participants and people interested in learning about Self-Sufficient Education. Through this webpage, you can monitor all the progresses and get excited about Education That Pays For Itself 2009.
Please noth that the DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT is November 20th
IMPORTANT!! TRAVEL TIPS - read carefully before booking your flight to Ecuador
Education That Pays For Itself 2009, a unique international conference on financially sustainable education, will be hosted by the Yachana Foundation , in the Amazon region of Ecuador.
Located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Yachana Lodge owes its beauty to its complete isolation. It can only be reached by canoe, and the journey will take you through some of the most amazing scenaries that Ecuador has to offer.
Due to the remoteness of this year's venue, participants to Education That Pays For Itself 2009 will need to arrive in Quito on December 6th and leave Quito on December 12th. Participants wishing to leave Quito on Sunday 11th need to consider the internal filght schedule and take into account possible delays of local transport.
Click here for detailed schedules of the internal transport options.
CONFERENCE SESSIONS - a first glance into the conference program
Education That Pays For Itself 2009 will host some prestigious speakers from all over the world.
Teaching Entrepreneurship to Children and Adults - Professor Marc Epstein and Professor Kristi Yuthas from Rice University and Portland State University will give participants a precious insight into their research on business management and entrepreneurial training for adult microentrepreneurs with low literacy and numeracy skills.This session will describe the training they have developed, the results of their research, and their perspective on how entrepreneurship and business management training for both children and adults can effectively alleviate poverty in developing countries.
Are our graduates employable and will they pay this privilege forward? - Adri Marais, from TSIBA Education, will guide you into her work in South Africa. TSIBA Education actively recruits and identifies untapped talent within communities that are impoverished, both academically and economically, and provides them with full tuition scholarships. TSiBA’s mission is to be an innovative and sustainable learning community that graduates business leaders who ignite opportunity within economically impoverished communities.
Balancing Learning and Earning Needs With Technology - This session from Professor Matthew Kam, Carnegie Mellon University
School of Computer Science, is targeted at practitioners, educators, policymakers and individuals who are enthusiastic about integrating technological innovations with self-sufficient educational models to increase access to learning opportunities given livelihood constraints such as the need to earn income. It will introduce delegates to a research project on cellphone applications that aim to help poor children in developing countries – especially who cannot attend school regularly due to their need to work for the family in the agricultural fields or households – learn outside traditional school environments. The goal is to create an opportunity for delegates to learn what others are doing in this space and establish collaborations for taking our respective projects forward.
More sessions will be coming out in the next weeks, so keep checking this page for further information!
NEW DEADLINES - check our new deadlines for payment and submission of session proposals
Payment Deadline - the 10th October deadline has been postponed: if you haven't completed your payment yet, you have time until NOVEMBER 20th. Please click here for more information
Deadline for submission of SESSION PROPOSALS - want to share your experience and lead a roundtable about the work of your organisation? The new deadline for submitting a session proposal is OCTOBER 22nd. Please click here for more information
ACCOMMODATION IN QUITO - Our Suggestion
Whatever option you choose for internal transportation to/from the Yachana Lodge, you will probably need to spend one or more nights in Quito. Here is a list of cheap and comfortable hotels and hostels where you can be sleeping. Please note that pick up service will be provided for delegates choosing to travel by coach to Yachana, if they are staying in one of the hotels suggested. Pick up from hotel for those delegates flying from Quito to Coca can be provided upon request, but the price is not included in the Conference fee.
NEW!! Hotel Quito:
Hotel Quito is one of the most traditional five stars hotels in the city; it is well know by its hospitality and service. The hotel is located on top of hill from which there is an exceptional view of the city and the neighboring valley. You could have a double or single room for $96 and $85 respectively included taxes. Breakfast is not included.
NEW!! Hotel Sebastian :
Close to a business and a tourist district, Hotel Sebastian (four stars) provides comfort and a cozy stay in Quito. You could have double or single room for $85 and $75 respectively. Breakfast is not included in this rate.
La Casona de Mario:
Located in a residential part of town, La Casona de Mario offers a friendly atmosphere in a safe and well located area. The price is $10 USD per person per night.
Hotel Sierra Madre:
Close to main avenues and located in the heart of the tourist area of La Mariscal, Hotel Sierra Madre welcomes you to a world of Spanish enchantment and charm. The price is $39 USD per night.
L’ Auberge INN Hostal:
Hostel between old town and the modern city. Prices range from $8 USD to $11 USD per person. Known for its good atmosphere.
Note: If you need assistance to book your accomodation in Quito, please contact the Conference Manager
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - some useful tips to fund your travel to Ecuador
If you are looking for funding and travel grants that may support your participation to Education That Pays For Itself 2009, in this section you can find some useful links to organizations providing financial help for delegates attending international conferences.
SEARCA – Travel grants for South East Asians to attend international conferences on Agriculture
Commonwealth Foundation - Travel grants for Commonwealth country citizens to attend international conferences
Fondo NOVA Viajes - The Instituto Conmemorativo A.J. Muste provides travel grants to Latin American organization, in order to promote their participation to national and international conferences.
Global Fund for Women - Travel grants that allow members of an organization to attend conferences and events
Belgian Development Cooperation - Travel grants for subsidising participation in international conferences by representatives from low-income countries (travel and accommodation expenses).
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