SRT Guatemala 2018 - Invitation Package

IFMSA GUATEMALA

INVITATION PACKAGE SRT Guatemala 2018

Table of Contents Welcome Message..................................... 3 The Organizing Committee................... 5 About Guatemala......................................... 7 About Antigua.................................................. 8 Theme event..................................................... 10 Trainings .............................................................. 11 Venue .................................................................... 21 Accommodation............................................. 24 Social Program................................................ 27 Post-Pre SRT trips......................................... 29 Registration........................................................ 31 Travel Information......................................... 34 Partners................................................................. 37

Welcome Message Dear participants, With great pleasure and joy we welcome you to Guatemala, the land of the eternal Spring!

For IFMSA Guatemala and our national medical students, hosting this event is a dream come true. We are sure that creating new spaces in where our members can learn how to be health leaders in the 21th century is a great opportunity of growth, not only for our NMO, but also for our region.

As IFMSA Guatemala, we strongly believe that Universal Health Coverage can become a reality in our country, if the new generations of medical practitioners are taught in bringing a quality health care to the people. That’s the main reason we are motivated to host the SRT Guatemala 2018, under the slogan “Health for everyone, everywhere”.

We are really proud to share with you this invitation package that shall have all the information you need regarding the SRT Guatemala 2018. In case you have further questions or inquiries, feel free to contact us through srtguatemala2018@gmail.com.

We appreciate your trust, enthusiasm and support since we announce we were hosting this SRT, and we hope to see you soon and welcome you with a warm ¡Qué onda vos!

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the SRT Guatemala 2018,

Daniel Sierra Theme Event Coordinator

The Organizing Committee

Daniel Sierra Agenda & TNHRT Coordinator

Rodrigo Penados Treasurer and Trainers Coordinator

Maripaz Estrada Sponsorship Coordinator

Fátima Rodríguez Registration Coordinator & HEAT Coordinator

Isabel Hernández Transport Coordinator

Paula Morales Fundraising Coordinator

Sara Curiel Registration Assistant

Rodrigo Lainfiesta Transport Assistant

Kevin Vallejo Fundraising Assistant

The Organizing Committee

William Garrido Agenda Assistant

Oscar Velásquez Social Program

Denise Smith Accommodation Coordinator

Jimena Galicia Treasurer Assistant & Social Program Assistant

Rafael Morales Social Program Assistant

Daniela Moreno Accommodation Assistant

Natalie Sánchez Social Media Management

Álvaro Mazariegos Accommodation Assistant

Osvaldo Moreno Social Media Coordinator

About Guatemala Guatemala (from Náhuatl: Quauhtlemallan, “place of many trees”) is a country situated in the far northwest of Central America. Guatemala has an area of 108,889 km², with an approximate 17 million inhabitants. The official language is Spanish, although around half the population speaks other languages as their native language. These include 21 Maya dialects and the Xinca and Garifuna languages.

Known as the Land of the Eternal Spring, Guatemala nature provides the perfect weather conditions for many species. The flora and fauna are rich and extensive thanks to the varying altitudes of its land. Guatemala is a natural paradise and one of the biodiversity hotspots of the world. It counts with 37 volcanos, high concentration of mountains, rivers, tropical and dry forests, waterfalls, caves and beautiful beaches. Not to forget the over 20 big lakes and lagoons, including Lake Atitlan, guarded by three volcanoes and for many one of the greatest lakes in the world.

Guatemala is the Heart of the Mayan World. Its history goes back four thousand years, when the Maya civilization emerged. Living in the jungle, the Maya were surrounded by aqueducts, temples, pyramids, palaces. The remaining of these constructions can be found in Tikal National park in Petén, declared as UNESCO World Heritage, a place with natural and cultural importance.

Guatemala´s greatest charm is the people you will meet, who will welcome you with a big smile, kind and friendly and willing to help you in anything you need.

About Antigua Capital of the former captaincy general, Antigua Guatemala was once the most important seat of Spanish colonial government between Mexico City and Lima, Peru. Founded as Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala in 1527. It survived natural disasters of floods, volcanic eruptions and other serious tremors until 1773 when the Santa Marta earthquakes destroyed much of the town. At this point, authorities ordered the relocation of the capital to a safer location region, which became Guatemala City, the county’s modern capital. Some residents stayed behind in the original town, however, which became referred to as “La Antigua Guatemala”.

Antigua Guatemala is noted for the ruins of colonial buildings that make it a museum of Spanish colonial history. Near the central plaza, several of the principal buildings of the colonial capital still serve public functions. Other numerous ruins of churches, convents, monasteries and other religious and public structures were rebuilt and now serve charming places for tourists to visit. As well, one of the first universities in Central America, was established in Antigua, the building now houses the Museum of Colonial Art. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.

Antigua Guatemala is one of the main touristic sites that everyone should visit in Guatemala.

It has several modern and colonial styled hotels, restaurants, museums and nightlife. It is one of the safest cities in Guatemala, safe and small enough to walk around the city and be enchanted by its cultural and architectural treasures.

Theme Event In a world that is growing each day in population, health services are needed to improve in order to cover the needs of that population. In the 21st century, at least half of the world’s population still does not have full coverage of essential health services. Universal Health Coverage –UHC– means that all individuals and communities can receive the health services they need, with the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care. UHC enables everyone to access the services that address the most important causes of disease and death, and ensures that the quality of those services is good enough to improve the health of the people who receive them. Achieving UHC is one of the targets the nations of the world set when adopting the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. Improving health services coverage and health outcomes depends on the availability; accessibility and capacity of health workers to deliver quality people-centered integrated care.

We as IFMSA Guatemala, strongly believe that UHC can become a reality in our country if the new generations of medical practitioners are taught in bringing a quality health care to the people. That’s the main reason we are motivated to create the SRT Guatemala 2018, under the slogan “Health for everyone, everywhere”.

Trainings TNT/Training New Trainers A training focused in project management. From the idea to the impact, Get to know about conflict management, Public Speaking, presentation skills. This training will help you to become a professional and capacitated leader.

Meet our Trainers Frida Vizcaíno - IFMSA México “Everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. If you want a different result, make a different choice.”

If you have ever heard this phrase and wondered how to be able to do this, let me tell you getting out of your comfort zone is the first step, and getting out of your comfort zone is exactly what we’re all about.

A Training New Trainers is a workshop that doesn’t only provides the participants with the soft skills and methodology to become trainers and know the “how” of a process, but it also aims at the personal growth and development of each of its participants.

I always like to say a TNT helps the participants become the best version of themselves, so if you wanna know what I’m talking about, I dare you to take on this challenge and join us in this wonderful adventure.

Duanie Moran - IFMSA Honduras In this TNT you will not only master how to train others but also learn life-long lessons that will help you be a better IFMSA member, medical student, and person.

Come prepared to have a fun, rewarding experience acquiring knowledge on skills that range all the way from leadership and financial management to handling a large group of people and making yourself heard.

Basically, come prepared to become a better version of yourself‌

Trainings

TNHRT/Training New Human Rights Trainers: The TNHRT is the international training on human rights created by the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace (SCORP). The biggest goal in this training is creating ambassadors for human rights and humanitarian value within healthcare and broad community, in all regions of IFMSA. During the training, the facilitators should ensure that the participants acquire a broad understanding of human rights and related topics. If you want to promote the education of medical students on human rights and peace related topics, this is your opportunity to enable us to advocate for humanitarian acts in healthcare and broad communities.Remember, as medical practitioner you are treating humans, not only pathologies and the ethical decisions are the hardest things in medicine, so do not miss this chance to be humanitarian Doctor in your country.

Meet Our Trainers Guillermo Yong - AMMEF MĂŠxico Here we are, on our way to give you the best training ever.

The TNHRT will be the opportunity to learn, share and get involved; you will be able to get the main tools to start your advocacy in human rights.

Our passion and work are needing us, and I invite you to come and join us. Become the next generation of Human Rights Trainer. I am more than excited to see you all soon.

Valentina Latorre Londoño - ASEMCOL Hi Everyone! My name is Valentina Latorre, I am a 5th year medical student from Colombia and one of the TNHRT trainers!

I'm tremendously happy to be part of this SRT in the beautiful country of Guatemala, I hope that this experience helps you grow not just in an academic way but also in a personal one.

This TNHRT will be the perfect environment to improve ourselves just not learning more about human rights but also combining it with skills to make you an excellent trainer in every way possible and I'm glad that we will be in this path of SCORP together that I'm sure we all are passionate about!

José Espino - IFMSA Panamá I am Jose Espino, I am intern from IFMSA-Panama and I am the SCORP RA for The Americas Region.

As medical students, future physicians and active members of our communities we follow this desire to achieve human rights and freedom for all. Tolerance, diversity and a strong belief in human rights education are three pillars of SCORP that together enable us to pursue this desire.

The TNHRT is the most important part of the capacity building in SCORP, creating ambassadors for human rights and humanitarian value within healthcare and broad community, in all regions of IFMSA; and now there is this incredible opportunity in Central America and Caribbean.

I have been lucky to serve as trainer, and I hope as you take your first step toward SCORP with a global approach; I am sure that the TNHRT will create unforgettable experience that you will never forget; and always remember, you all belong to the SCORP family.

After this SRT, you will be a leader in your country, you will be a SCORPion with the capacity to inspire others, so I am trusting in you.

See you in Guate!

Daniel Sierra - IFMSA Guatemala TNHRT Coordinator Hello there green hearts! Welcome to the first TNHRT in Central America and Caribbean.

We have created an amazing training for you to learn, enjoy and remember forever. We cannot imagine a better, prosperous and just society for all its members, if we do not think beforehand about the respect and fulfillment of human rights.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins with what may be the most humble and beautiful words of any international agreement: "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights".

We cannot think about achieving Universal Health Coverage without considering that all humans, regardless of any individual characteristic, are equal in the right to access a dignified health care. This is our motivation for this TNHRT, to understand the importance of Right to Health as a basis for achieving prosperity and Universal Health Coverage, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Hope this experience mark your life forever, and define your work in SCORP. See you soon!

Trainings HEAT/HIV Education and Advocacy Training: This training will discuss the basics of HIV as a virus and its manifestations, target groups, the different ways that we can address the growing epidemic and most importantly how to do advocacy to reduce stigma and discrimination in healthcare services.

Meet Our Trainers Carlos Chรกvez - IFMSA Honduras HIV/AIDS has been a controversial topic since its first appearance and continues to be. Stigma still persists. During this training I hope we learn together that this, has no reason to be.

Gabriela Cipriano - IFMSA Peru Dear ScorAngels, my name is Gabriela Cipriano from IFMSA - Peru, former SCORA Regional Assistant for the Americas and current Regional Director.

It is no secret that my passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights still shines brightly and it is always going to be a part of me. I am more than excited and honoured to invite you to the HEAT happening in the SRT of Guatemala.

Advocacy for HIV in the Americas is critical for us to make a change within our communities to end stigma and discrimination and to ensure access to healthcare services for all. We, as medical students, have the responsibility into achieving the 90 - 90 - 90 goal and by raising awareness, working together and striving for a quality access to care, we are setting the foundations for change. See you in Guatemala!

Karla Aguirre - IFMSA Peru Hi Scorangels! My name is Karla and I’m from the wonderful country of Peru.

Not long time ago, as my HEAT training was ending, I promised myself to give others everything I received during it in behalf of people living with HIV. Now, I feel more than excited to share this amazing experience with you. Through this training, we will share many anecdotes in order to learn together about different topics related to HIV and how to advocate for people living with it. So, don’t hesitate and apply! Hope to meet you all in December. We will definitely have a great time. Big hugs from Lima :)

Trainings PRET/Professional and Research Exchange Training: The perfect opportunity to improve your exchanges. You will be available to capacitate and build a better exchange platform, get to know a little bit more of how the IFMSA Exchanges Works, the importance of Global health and Academic Quality and some tools of team building.

Meet Our Trainers Demi Jael Donker - IFMSA NL Borders are collapsing and cultures are growing closer and closer day by day. For us as future medical professionals, it is really important to learn about and experience other cultures and healthcare systems. What is a better way to accomplish that than our own exchanges?

Are you an exchanges enthusiast who would like to learn more about the organization of exchanges? Or would you like to improve the exchange program in your country? Apply for this ‘Professional and Research Exchange Training ‘(PRET) in one of the most beautiful countries in Central America and become an exchanges expert! :D

Andrea Falconí- AEMPPI Ecuador Hello everyone! I am Andrea Falconí from AEMPPI Ecuador and I can’t stop smiling knowing that I would be facilitating another PRET in our region!

I love exchanges and I believe that there is no better way to get to love them than by doing the PRET. I believe that the PRET is a life changing experience, that’s why I invite you to join us, for a training with A LOT of information rewarding Exchanges, tips for handling better your time, laughs and lots of FUN! I can’t wait to meet all of you, Lots of love from the middle of the world, Andrea

Rodrigo José Penados - IFMSA Guatemala Dear Exchange People, it's a pleasure to welcome you to the Professional and Research Exchange Training. If you are passionate about traveling, global health and academic quality this is the training for you! The main idea of this workshop is to improve the quality of our exchanges, giving you soft skills to manage a team and promote exchanges within a Local or National Level. After this training you will be ready to promote and create more international opportunities for you and your friends, so what are you waiting? Nos vemos en Antigua!

Venue

Cooperación Española - Antigua Guatemala The Spanish Cooperation Training Center in la Antigua Guatemala is one of the four units abroad of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), responsible for coordinating and implementing cooperation activities in the specific field of training.

This Center is located in the old College of the Society of Jesus, founded in 1582. This Jesuit block comprised three cloisters and a temple, in which around twelve Jesuits lived. The main function of the school was training, in large rooms, libraries, classrooms and rooms. It acquired great importance as a cultural and educational center during the years it remained open.

From 1767 - the year in which all the Jesuits were expelled from the lands of Spain - the College was disabled and over time several earthquakes destroyed its structure. For years, what little remained was used as a textile factory, school, cantonal market, etc.

In August of 1996 the spaces that were previously abandoned came back to life again, boosting the social and cultural activity of the city and expanding its scope of action to the entire Latin American region. The Center was opened in 1997, and since then has hosted hundreds of training opportunities.

This Center is the perfect venue for our SRT. You will be transported to the Colonial time, within colorful walls, resplendent gardens, cobbled streets, patios and fountains.

Accommodation

Casa Santa Lucía Hotel

Participants will be hosted in Casa Santa Lucía Hotel less than 10 minutes walking from the Venue. Rooms will be from double to quadruple occupancy with shared and private washrooms. If you want to chill for a bit, get some fresh air or just enjoy the beautiful landscape the hotel also offers a terrace that can be used. The hotel is ubicated in the heart Antigua there are plenty convenience shops, restaurants, pharmacies and anything you need neerby.

This will be the home for 80 participants.

Amenities

Linens and towels

24 hours security

Housekeeping

Wifi

Terrace

Social Programs After those long hours of training, we have prepared for you some amazing nights. Antigua is not only known by their beautiful buildings and atmosphere but also by their nightlife. From night walks to rave parties we have it all.

Tentative Schedule November 28th

Open Ceremony and Guatemala´s Fair

November 29th

Party at Las Vibras de La Cashba

November 30th

Night Walk and Party at Lava

December 1st

Cultural Night

Post-Pre SRT trips We all know that you want to take this opportunity to get to know a little bit more about our beautiful country. ExpeditionersGT are going to be our partners for organizing this pre and post trips.

Once you are approved as a participant you will be available to download the app and start looking all the options that we have prepared for you from hiking a volcano, exploring the mayan ruins in Tikal, or just enjoying one of the most beautiful lakes in the world in Atitlan.

You can look for them on social media as @ExpeditionersGT or just click this links and get to know what Guatemala has to offer.

@ExpeditionersGT

ExpeditionersGT

Registration The registration will be done by a Google Form created for the participants. Invitation letters will be available ones the participants are approved and they will be sent through our official email.

Selection of participants will be done by the Organizing Committee and Selected Trainers. Applicants will be informed by October 15th (for early applicants) and November 5th (for late applicants) their acceptance.

Dates Early Call: September 20th to October 5th 2018 Late Call: October 6th to November 2nd 2018

Fees Early Fee (October 5th)

Late Fee (November 2nd)

IFMSA Guatemala Members

$120 USD

$150 USD

International Participants

$150 USD

$180 USD

Substitutions Acceptable until November 9th, 2018

Cancellations After November 9th, 2018 50% refund After November 16th, 2018 no refund CANCELLATIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS MUST BE DONE BY OUR OFFICIAL EMAIL srtguatemala2018@gmail.com ANY OTHER TYPE OF COMMUNICATION WON´T BE ACCEPTED.

Important Information Plugs look like this Its prohibited to drink on the streets Clubs usually close at 1am in Antigua (yes parties finish really early here) Smoking is prohibited in closed areas If you want to buy souvenirs don’t go with the first price, we love to bargain.

Guatemalan´s are known by our charm, if you need anything just ask, we would love to help you.

Travel Information How to get to Antigua?

By plane You will need to book your flight ticket to our International Airport in Guatemala City (Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora).

Transportation will be provided by the Organizing Committee to the accommodation on the arrival day.

By bus If you are coming from one our neighbor countries (El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, México) You will need to get to the International Airport where buses will be departing to the accommodation on the arrival day.

We recommend you to take an Uber or Yellow Taxi

By car Go directly to Antigua Guatemala You will need to buy a parking ticket. Police Officers dress in green sell this tickets in all the big streets of Antigua (It cost Q10 per day, you will need to buy one each day) You will need to park your car near the Hotel Casa Santa Lucia (you can check the address in Google Maps or Waze)

Requirements to visit Guatemala Valid passport or ID if you are from Central America Visa if needed check this link Health insurance is mandatory for all international participants

Currency exchange Our currency is called Quetzal as our national bird.

Quetzales 7.50 GTQ

US Dollar $ 1 USD

Quetzales 1 GTQ

Guaraníes 760 PYG

Quetzales 1 GTQ

Peso Mexicano $ 2 MX

Quetzales 1 GTQ

Peso Argentino 5 ARP

Quetzales 2 GTQ

Brazilian Real 1 BRL

Quetzales 1 GTQ

Peso Chileno 90 CLP

Quetzales 1 GTQ

Lempiras 3 HNL

Quetzales 1 GTQ

Peso Colombiano 395 COP

Quetzales 6 GTQ

Canadian Dollar $ 1 CAD

Quetzales 1 GTQ

Colón Costarricense 75 CRC

Quetzales 2 GTQ

Sol 1 PEN

Quetzales 9 GTQ

Euro € 1 EU

Quetzales 1 GTQ Córdoba Nicaragüense 4 NIO

Average Prices Big Mc Combo

GTQ 43.00

Hotdog (Shuko)

GTQ 5.00

Coca Cola (350ml)

GTQ 6.00

Tuc tuc (from the hotel to the venue)

GTQ 10.00

Bottle of Water (350ml)

GTQ 4.00

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