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Global Rites of Passage Scholarships

Global Rites of Passage is providing scholarships to attend the 6th International Gathering of Wilderness Guides in South Africa in 2014.

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Global Rites of Passage Scholarships

Global Rites of Passage Scholarships

Global Rites of Passage Scholarships

Global Rites of Passage Scholarships

Global Rites of Passage Scholarships

Global Rites of Passage is providing scholarships to attend the 6th International Gathering of Wilderness Guides in South Africa in 2014.

Global Rites of Passage is providing scholarships to attend the 6th International Gathering of Wilderness Guides in South Africa in 2014.

Global Rites of Passage is providing scholarships to attend the 6th International Gathering of Wilderness Guides in South Africa in 2014.

Global Rites of Passage is providing scholarships to attend the 6th International Gathering of Wilderness Guides in South Africa in 2014.

Jason Geoffrion
Jason Geoffrion
Jason Geoffrion
Jason Geoffrion
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Longmont, United States
$750 USD 14 backers
15% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

www.globalritesofpassage.org

Wilderness Rites of Passage

Over the last 35 years, many organizations and individuals around the world have been trained and are guiding people of all ages through nature-based, wilderness rites of passage, often called the vision quest or vision fast. Modern culture leaves many people feeling isolated and disconnected from their deepest passions and purpose in the world, and hungering for connection with the larger community in authentic ways. 

Vision Fasts help us step out of the busyness of everyday life and into the natural world to remember what our ancestors knew about the importance of nature, ceremony, and initiatory rites. Through this connection with the mirror of the natural world and the challenge of time alone in the wild, we are able to move forward with strength and confidence to positively influence our families, work places, communities, and the world.  

International Community of Guides

As the number of guides around the globe has increased dramatically, the need and desire to collaborate together has expanded in order to further our mutual learning and to find the commonalities inherent in all of humanity. 

Since 2002 the international community of wilderness guides have been gathering every 2-3 years to celebrate and support the development of trainings and programs in various places around the world. Guides come from the United States, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, England, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Australia, South Africa, among other places. Gathering together internationally is important for guides to enable them to better serve their local communities while holding a global perspective.

South Africa

Ten years ago we met in South Africa and learned a great deal about the various ways that wilderness rites of passage work holds a significant role in the building of and reconciliation in the new South Africa. Inner-city gang youth, HIV patients, women’s programs and others were represented at the Gathering. Organizations such as Educo and Usiko continue amazingly effective work with challenging populations. 

At the last gathering in 2012 in Ukraine, the South Africans called forth our collective energy and support to once again come to South Africa and join hands with them in a country that presents many difficult situations and transformative opportunities. From all parts of the globe we will come together to reconcile old conflicts and new ones through the development of innovative adaptations of our basic tools of council with nature and each other. 

We Need Your Help

Our goal is to encourage an intergenerational gathering of guides to help fuel this important and growing work for current and future generations. 

Your tax-deductible donations will go toward scholarships for applicants to attend the gathering in South Africa from September 28 - October 5, 2014.

Our goal is to raise $5,000 through this campaign, with a total of $10,000 needed for scholarships. The more we can raise, the more guides will be able to attend this important Gathering. Your donation is tax-deductible, and for your help you will receive the thanks of many and one of the gifts below. And if you can't donate right now, please help us spread the word about this campaign by using the Indiegogo share tools. 

We can't do this without you! Please consider joining us in this important work that is helping to transform communities across the world.

Global Rites of Passage

Global Rites of Passage, a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, was formed in 2008 to help effectively foster these gatherings.

Our mission is:

  • to provide education and information to the public about the use of nature-based Rites of Passage in different countries
  • to serve as an educational site regarding environmental sensitivity (leave no trace ethics, low impact camping, permitting, etc.) that nature-based Rites of Passage guides can use to pass on to their participants, and the public
  • to serve as a web-based hub for organizations from around the globe using nature-based Rites of Passage models
  • to plan and produce meetings of interest to nature-based Rites of Passage guides from around the globe
  • to provide scholarships to enable people in need to attend meetings of nature-based Rites of Passage guides from around the globe
  • to raise and disburse funds as needed to achieve these purposes

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Thank You Card

$10 USD
Receive a Thank You Card signed by the all the scholarship recipients.
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Personalized Thank You Card

$25 USD
Receive a Personalized Thank You Card from one of the scholarship recipients with personal stories on the impact of the gathering.
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October 2014
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South African Woven Bracelet

$50 USD
Receive a Woven Bracelet from South Africa. Also receive a Personalized Thank You Card.
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Circles on the Mountain

$100 USD
Receive a copy of the 2014 Circles on the Mountain, annual publication of the Wilderness Guides Council with articles and stories from wilderness rites of passage work. Also receive South African Woven Bracelet and Personalized Thank You Card.
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South African Hand-Craft

$250 USD
Receive a special Hand-Craft from South Africa. Also receive a South African Woven Bracelet and Personalized Thank You Card.
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8X10 Art Print

$500 USD
Receive 8X10 glossy Art Print of a painting inspired by South African wildlife and nature, created by Global Rites of Passage President Keith Howchi Kilburn. Also receive South African Woven Bracelet and Personalized Thank You Card.
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WGC 2014 Membership

$1,000 USD
Receive a 2014 Individual Membership with the Wilderness Guides Council. Also receive a South African Woven Bracelet and Personalized Thank You Card. www.wildernessguidescouncil.org/membership
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