Belize January 2025 (FULL)
We are pleased to invite you to our next sterilization campaign in Belize, which will take place from January 18 to February 1, 2025. In the first week, we’ll be returning to the small village of Sarteneja, followed by an intervention in Corozal. The second week, we’ll be back in San Ignacio.
We are looking for veterinarians, animal health technicians and animal lovers to join us in this adventure. You can sign up for the week of your choice, or take part in the entire two-week project.
Please note that as of September 26, 2024, only option two is still available, i.e. 1 week from January 25 to February 1, 2025 in San Ignacio.
This campaign is organized in collaboration with our wonderful local partners: Sarteneja Animal Program, Corozal Animal Welfare Advocates (CAWA) and Cayo Animal Welfare Society (CAWS).
Hurry, places are limited!
Belize, on the east coast of Central America, is a small tropical paradise rich in biodiversity and spectacular scenery. Bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the east and dense jungle to the west, Belize is home to pristine beaches, lush forests and the famous Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This multicultural country offers a unique experience, combining wilderness, abundant wildlife and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. By taking part in this mission, you’ll have the opportunity not only to contribute to an important cause, but also to discover this jewel of nature.
Participation costs
$895 for 1 week
$1350 for 2 weeks
Includes :
- Round-trip transfer from Belize City airport (BZE) to accommodation site
- Local transportation from Sarteneja to Corozal for the first week
- Accommodation for 7 or 14 nights, depending on option chosen
- Lunches on clinic days
- ** FAVI cannot provide meals for participants with special dietary restrictions: allergies, gluten-free diet, vegans and others.
- A scrub top
- In Sarteneja, subject to availability, visit to Wildtracks, a world-renowned rehabilitation center for monkeys and manatees
- Accompanying French and English speaking veterinarian
- All clinic equipment, so that all veterinary care is provided free of charge.
** FAVI uses only absorbable monofilament sutures (Monocryl® or PDS® type); veterinarians with other preferences must provide their own sutures.
** Gloves provided to participants are all latex. People allergic to latex are responsible for bringing their own gloves.
** Participating veterinarians must use FAVI anesthesia protocols exclusively.
Not included :
- Air transport from Montreal (YUL) to Belize City (BZE)
- Dinners
- Free activities
- Travel and medical insurance
- Passport
- Vaccines
**And everything not included in the above-mentioned section
Practical information
Local currency is the Belizean dollar
$1.50 belizien = $1.00 CAN as of September 17, 2024
U.S. dollars are accepted everywhere. $2.00 belizien= $1.00 US
There is no ATM in Sarteneja. We withdraw money at Belize City airport on arrival.
Itinerary
Week 1 ***FULL***
Day 1 (January 18): Departure from Montreal (YUL) to Belize City (BZE)
Day 2 and 3 (January 19 and 20): Clinic in Sarteneja
Day 4 (January 21): Free activities
Day 5 (January 22): Visit to Wildtracks, a rehabilitation center for monkeys and manatees. Departure for Corozal
Day 6 and 7 (January 23 and 24): Clinic in a village around Corozal
Day 8 (January 25): Departure from Belize City to Montreal for those who chose the first week
Arrival of the Montreal volunteers who have chosen the second week.
The group continues its journey to San Ignacio.
Week 2
Day 9 and 10 (January 26 and 27): Clinic in San Ignacio
Day 11 (January 28): Free activities
Days 12 and 13 (January 29 and 30): Clinic in San Ignacio
Day 14 (January 31): Free activities
Day 15 (February 1): Departure from Belize City to Montreal
** This itinerary is subject to change.
