Wanderlust

Announcing the launch of Wanderlust 2008

February 15, 2008 at 9:47 pm elinordye Leave a comment

In the Summer of 2007, I set off on “Wanderlust with Rhonda”, a bicycle journey across the country to explore the politics of sexuality and reproductive health care in America. 3 months, 4,600 miles, 23 states, 2 dog bites, and many adventures later, I had learned far more than I ever imagined about the amazing organizing, education, and health care happening from Princeton to Portland. My account of the trip is over to the right under “Wanderlust Summer 2007″.

I had such a good time last summer that I’m doing it again, and this time YOU’RE invited! We’ll be riding from New Orleans to New York City from May 26th to July 1st. Along the way, we’ll be sharing the results of the Pro-Choice Public Education Project’s recent research on the concerns of young women of color as well as the experiences and interests of the riders. By traveling the country and listening to those organizations and people who are fighting for reproductive, sexual, and political autonomy, we will gather knowledge and information, forge connections between people who could mutually benefit from knowing each other, and get inspired and excited by the amazing communities, ideas, and projects that are being manifested every day.

This trip promises to be an unforgettable experience, and I hope you’ll join me to explore the politics of sexuality from the big easy to the big city.

PARTICIPATE – Applications to participate are now available. If you’re interested, check out the Participant Information section and then fill out the application request form. The application deadline is April 1st, so apply now!

MEET WITH THE TOUR - We are looking for people along the route to join our discussions, share experiences, and build connections. We are also looking for hosts along the way. If you’re interested, check out the Route Map to see if we’re coming through your area, and then fill out the Involvement Questionnaire. For more information on who we’re looking to meet with, check out the Meet With Us page.

SUPPORT THE TOUR - This trip would not be possible without your financial support. Check out the ways you can support the trip here. You or your organization can become a Sponsor, you can make a donation of any amount, or you can help with our wish list!

SPREAD THE WORD – Help us make the trip a success by telling people you know about the trip.

WHAT IS WANDERLUST? Wanderlust is usually described as “desire to see the world”, or “having an itch to travel”. Some people call it itchy feet. I chose the name Wanderlust to represent the spirit of this trip, which is dedicated to talking to people about the convoluted and endlessly fascinating ways we deal with sexuality in our culture. Rhonda, of course, is the name of my bicycle.

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