Journeys with LemonAid
JOIN US: RWANDA 2025
Embark on LemonAid Fund’s 14th empowering adventure designed exclusively for women. Whether you are sisters, spouses, mother-daughters, or friends, this journey promises to deepen your bonds and ignite your spirit. Join us for an unforgettable experience of self-discovery, service, and sisterhood that will leave you inspired and transformed.
Join us on an unparalleled journey, immersing yourself in the rich cultures, spirit, and beauty of Rwanda, the safest country in Africa. This 11-night experience is designed for adventurous and spiritually inclined women eager to engage in self-discovery and service. Discover the stunning scenery of the land of a thousand hills, challenge yourself in new ways, and return with the joy of serving others, a deeper sense of life’s meaning and purpose, and, we hope, a profound personal transformation.
A Luminous Experience to Reconnect with Our Authentic Selves
Scheduled for 2025 or 2026, this journey combines service, spirit, sport, soaring, and sisterhood, welcoming participants from teens to octogenarians. It promises an exhilarating experience that will inspire and transform.
Deposit and Reservation Details
To ensure the highest quality experience, unique access to local sites, and safety, a non-refundable $150 application fee and a $500 deposit are required per person. This, along with an interview, will determine if this trip is a good match for you. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis with a minimum of six participants. The trip is based on double occupancy (single occupancy is $150 extra per day, and roommate matching is free).
Journey Leaders
Nancy Peddle, PhD: CEO and Founder of LemonAid Fund, Faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and Well-Being Coach, with extensive experience in leading self-exploration trips globally.
Vicki Browne, RN, BSN, OCN- Registered oncology nurse and Liaison at LemonAid Fund, co-leader of 11 transformational trips.
We have organized a balanced service, self-care, spirit, and culture itinerary, working with LemonAid Fund’s in-country partner. Experience the warmth of the people, stunning sights, and vibrant culture of Rwanda.
Unforgettable Experiences
Your Investment Includes:
- In-country transportation
- Tours, cultural sites, safari, park entrance fees, and museum admissions
- LemonAid Fund FGA T-Shirt
- All accommodations (double occupancy) and all but two meals
- Receptions and special events
- Sponsoring and participating in the healing process with survivors and perpetrators of the genocide against the Tutsi
- Angel Sessions (group and individual half-hour sessions)
- Personal journal and reflective sessions
- Donations (memorials and churches) and tips
Trip Highlights May Include:
- Kigali and 3 Museums
- Cultural and Spiritual Immersion and Shopping
- Lake Kivu
- Nyungwe National Park Canopy Walk and Tea Picking Experience
- Optional Gorilla Trek in Volcano National Park ($1,500 permit)
- Two LemonAid Fund Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Appreciation (FGA) Life-Changing Experiences
- Two-Day Safari in Akagera National Park, home to the Big 5
Costs and Payment Schedule
The total cost of the journey, including most expenses, will be provided upon booking. A percentage of the cost is tax-deductible. Additional costs include airfare to Rwanda, visa fees ($50), and personal shopping.
- $150 Non-refundable Application Fee and $500 Deposit
- Remaining payment schedule will be discussed after the interview
Contact Information
Phone: (312) 714-9370 or (917) 440-6953
Email: info@lemonaidfund.org
Address: 490 Lincoln Ave W., Highland Park, IL 60035
Join us for an unparalleled journey to rediscover your inner power and passion, and experience profound personal and collective transformation.
Please Note: LemonAid Fund requires you to have insurance for any of our trips.
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Participating in one of LemonAid Fund's life-altering Journeys allows you to contribute to this noble cause. These experiences provide the chance to support essential workshops and offer participants a profound personal transformation.
Through these journeys, participants delve into the practical applications of Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Appreciation as personal and communal healing tools, fostering a deeper understanding and laying the foundations for a more harmonious world. Join us in this mission to spread hope, joy, and love across communities and individuals, embracing the holistic healing powers of the FGA process.
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