So what is a PTPI EHI? EHI stands for Educational and Humanitarian Initiative, and describes PTPI’s unique travel programs that are designed to provide a more complete understanding of another culture through travel and firsthand experiences. Each EHI includes humanitarian projects and an array of opportunities to learn more about a country’s:
- People
- History
- Economy
- Culture
- Political Structure
A majority of the time is concentrated on people to people type activities, with ample time set aside for sightseeing.
The most recent EHI was to Peru, in April 2010. A total of 45 delegates from all over the United States (and one from Australia!) began their 11 day journey in Lima, Peru, led by PTPI Board of Directors member Anita, travel manager Rick and native Peruvian guide Cristina.
After Lima, the delegates visited Urubamba, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Paracas. According to the delegates, some of their favorite experiences were interacting with children. They provided lunch for the children who are supported by the Cusco Lions Club street program in Cusco and brought breakfast and gifts for students at a school in Urubamba.:
“The time sharing with children at different schools was best of all. I was very happy to have the opportunity to be with them, share love with them and make them happy with a big smile on their beautiful faces.”
Delegates also enjoyed the time spent with members of PTPI’s Lima, Peru Chapter:
“The cultural interactions were enlightening. We had time enough to exchange information and learn about issues.”
View a photo album of scenes from throughout the program on PTPI’s Facebook Page. Special thanks to Col. Robert Richards for sharing them!
Visit www.ptpi.org to learn about upcoming Educational and Humanitarian Initiatives and how you can take part. We’re grateful for the kind words of one of the delegates to Peru, and his description of PTPI’s programs:
“…you keep engaging, enriching, enlightening, illuminating and wowing the living souls of all of us who will eternally be hungry for knowledge and a connection to a world that, truly, has no boundaries…”
Tags: Community Chapters, Humanitarian Projects, Peru, Travel