Saint Romero's Delegation 2020March 21st - March 27th, 2020
APPLY HERE!After applying, we REQUIRE a photograph and a copy of your passport for accredited ID. Please email it to [email protected]
We invite you to participate in Saint Romero's 40th anniversary of his martyrdom. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or problems with the application form.
The cost of the delegation is $750 for each participant. If you are in need of partial scholarship, please send us an email prior filling your application. We will evaluate your needs and process your request.
Itinerary information here!
(Subject to change) Join the delegation from March 21 to 27, 2020 to El Salvador to celebrate with the organized communities and participate in the colorful commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Monsignor Romero, and learn about SHARE's projections of hope. We will participate in the inauguration of the Water Project in Chalatenango, meet with organizations and families working on the issue of migration and listen to the testimony of deported people and the impact on their lives; to put the first stone in the University Residence of CRIPDES
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Letter of Invitation:
Dear Friends of SHARE and our beloved Oscar Romero,
As we approach the end of 2019 we renew our profound thanks to you for your enduring support of the SHARE Foundation. Your solidarity has been a light in the darkness for so many, from the women and children of El Salvador building cooperatives, studying, and becoming active political leaders to the human rights defenders and indigenous communities of Guapinol, Honduras fighting for their lives, the sacred rivers and the Pachamama.
Through war, natural disaster, and the current economic, political, ecological crisis engulfing our world you have accompanied the people of El Salvador and the region in their struggle for dignity and freedom. It has been and remains a labor of love, a planting of seeds and harvesting of hope and solidarity born of love and compassion. As our beloved Oscar Romero declared, “This is what we are about: We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.”
2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Oscar Romero and in that spirit, we invite you to join the SHARE Foundation to celebrate his life and continue his living legacy.
Please let us know if you are interested in going to the delegation to El Salvador, and/or organizing an activity in your community; contact us with your ideas, suggestions, questions to jose@share-elsalvador, telephone +1 510 848 8487
Please share this invitation with the friends of SHARE and Oscar Romero.
And again, thank you for your abiding love and support. You are evidence of hope in the world.
En Solidaridad,
Jose Artiga
As we approach the end of 2019 we renew our profound thanks to you for your enduring support of the SHARE Foundation. Your solidarity has been a light in the darkness for so many, from the women and children of El Salvador building cooperatives, studying, and becoming active political leaders to the human rights defenders and indigenous communities of Guapinol, Honduras fighting for their lives, the sacred rivers and the Pachamama.
Through war, natural disaster, and the current economic, political, ecological crisis engulfing our world you have accompanied the people of El Salvador and the region in their struggle for dignity and freedom. It has been and remains a labor of love, a planting of seeds and harvesting of hope and solidarity born of love and compassion. As our beloved Oscar Romero declared, “This is what we are about: We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise.”
2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Oscar Romero and in that spirit, we invite you to join the SHARE Foundation to celebrate his life and continue his living legacy.
- Join the SHARE delegation to El Salvador from March 21-27, 2020 to celebrate the life and legacy of Oscar Romero with the communities we have supported over four decades and to identify ways we can continue to support them. We will participate in the inauguration of the Water Project in Chalatenango, lay the first stone in the University Residence of CRIPDES that will house 20 students, meet with organizations and families working on the issue of migration and listen to the testimony of deported people and the impact on their lives.
- Organize a beautiful and solemn celebration in your community on the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Monsignor Romero. A liturgy, a community event, a gathering in your home, a watching of the film “Romero” Invite your local Board of Supervisors to pass a resolution, declare March 24 Oscar Romero Day! Our staff is happy to work with you to develop ideas.
- Raise funds and/or make a personal donation to support the SHARE Foundation’s Projects of Hope, which include building a University Residence for scholarship recipients; a Clean Water Project in Chalatenango, Defense of the Guapinol River in Honduras and the human rights defenders, and support for the immigrant community.
Please let us know if you are interested in going to the delegation to El Salvador, and/or organizing an activity in your community; contact us with your ideas, suggestions, questions to jose@share-elsalvador, telephone +1 510 848 8487
Please share this invitation with the friends of SHARE and Oscar Romero.
And again, thank you for your abiding love and support. You are evidence of hope in the world.
En Solidaridad,
Jose Artiga
In his words: Oscar Romero quotes
“Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is right and it is duty.” Monseñor Romero, January 7, 1978.
We must not seek the child Jesus in the pretty figures of our Christmas cribs. We must seek him among the undernourished children who have gone to bed at night with nothing to eat, among the poor newsboys who will sleep covered with newspapers in doorways. Monseñor Romero, December 24, 1979
“Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is right and it is duty.” Monseñor Romero, January 7, 1978.
We must not seek the child Jesus in the pretty figures of our Christmas cribs. We must seek him among the undernourished children who have gone to bed at night with nothing to eat, among the poor newsboys who will sleep covered with newspapers in doorways. Monseñor Romero, December 24, 1979
FAQs
How do I register for the delegation?
Complete the online application form and pay a non-refundable deposit of $100 in check form, to SHARE at 2425 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704. You may also pay the deposit online HERE.
When is the deadline for registration?
The deadline for applications is on March 10th, 2020, including the non-refundable deposit of $100. You may also pay this online [here]. You have until March 15th, 2020 to submit your full payment and flight confirmation, which you can forward by email to Graciela Lovo: [email protected] or David Mckinley at [email protected]
What is the delegation fee?
The fee for the delegation is $750. Please send in a non-refundable deposit of $100 as soon as you apply. The full balance is due by March 15th, 2020. (Please note that due to fixed costs, such as hiring translators and reserving rooms, SHARE will only be able to refund 50% of the $750 delegation fee after March 15th, 2020.)
WHAT DOES THE DELEGATION FEE COVER?
The fee covers food, lodging, translation, set-up and facilitation of meetings, reading and preparation materials, orientation, and on-the-ground transportation in El Salvador. Airfare is not included in the delegation price.
WHAT ARE THE ACCOMMODATIONS IN EL SALVADOR LIKE?
Delegates stay in safe, clean guesthouses or hotels. SHARE has been using many of the same accommodations for years without problem. A majority of the meals are made in-house/served at the hotel.
DO I NEED TO SPEAK SPANISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DELEGATION?
Although Spanish language skills are helpful, they are not necessary for participation. Interpretation will be provided by SHARE.
HOW DOES SHARE PREPARE DELEGATES FOR THE EXPERIENCE?
SHARE will send a general information packet on history, politics, itinerary and travel tips. Leading up to departure, we will have 3 conference calls where all participants can have a chance to meet one another. SHARE also encourages delegates to read publications listed in a suggested reading list.
WHO PARTICIPATES IN SHARE DELEGATIONS?
Individuals and groups with a sincere interest in learning from Salvadorans about the struggles of El Salvador and a desire to accompany them in that process. Delegates should possess a willingness to learn and be challenged by circumstances of poverty and should share a sensitivity towards cultures other than their own. SHARE encourages people of diverse backgrounds to participate in delegations.
WHO SETS UP AND ACCOMPANIES THE DELEGATION?
SHARE staff and volunteers facilitate the delegations. Many have extensive in-country experience and can serve as a resource for answering questions regarding logistics, politics and culture.
IS IT DANGEROUS TO TRAVEL IN EL SALVADOR?
Share recognizes that El Salvador has high levels of violence and that is why safety is a high priority for SHARE's staff and volunteers. SHARE has been facilitating delegations for over 38 years and has extensive in-country experience and contacts. This network of information and support has allowed SHARE to coordinate delegations safely. Delegates will receive reading materials and orientation in El Salvador on common sense safety precautions while traveling in El Salvador.
WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR TRAVEL TO EL SALVADOR?
Please go to the Center for Disease Control website for complete information: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
DO I NEED A PASSPORT OR VISA TO TRAVEL TO EL SALVADOR?
A valid passport with an expiration date no less than 6 months from departure date to El Salvador is necessary for travel to El Salvador. U.S. citizens do not need a visa, but you will pay a $10 fee for visiting. For those holding passports from other countries, the visa requirements vary depending from what country the passport is issued. Please go to www.elsalvador.org for complete information.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SHARE FOUNDATION?
Our website has many resources to learn both about our organization and the history of El Salvador. Search around to discover more! For further information on SHARE’s programming, mission and history, email [email protected]