KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
SISTER FRANCES DOMINICA
A Key Note speaker for the event will be Sister Frances Dominica.  Sister Frances founded the very first children's hospice, Helen House, back in November 1982.  She is also the founder of Douglas House, the first hospice to open for young adults. 

The opening of Helen House set in motion a movement that has  spread and taken root in a growing number of countries around the world, including South Africa where there are now more than 40 sites providing palliative care to children.  Congress delegates will be taken on a tour of one or two children's hospices situated nearby on the afternoon of Wednesday 16 September.

THE REV. DR. JOAN BROWN CAMPBELL
The Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell is an ordained minister with standing in two denominations: the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the American Baptist Church.

She was the first woman to be Associate Executive Director of the Greater Cleveland Council of Churches; the first woman to be Executive Director of the U.S. office of the World Council of Churches; the first ordained woman to be General Secretary of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; and the only woman in the clergy procession of over 200 for the enthronement of Desmond Tutu as Archbishop of South Africa. Tutu referred to her as "a woman of courage and compassion" and noted "her voice helped to bring an end to the evil of apartheid." Today, she is the first woman Director of Religion at the historic Chautauqua Institution, a center for religion, the arts, education and recreation.

As General Secretary of the National Council of Churches and as Executive Director of the U.S. office of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Campbell participated in some of the great historic events of the last century. She led a delegation to present the Catholic edition of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible to Pope John Paul II. She organized volunteers to work for the election of Carl B. Stokes as the first black mayor of a major American city. She worked with Martin Luther King and brought him to her own congregation, the first white church in Cleveland to receive Dr. King. Dr. Campbell served as an honorary election monitor with President Kaunda of Zambia in the election of Nelson Mandela as the first African president of South Africa, and she negotiated with Fidel Castro and President Clinton for the return of Elian Gonzales to his father in Cuba. Together with Paul Gorman, Carl Sagan, Dean James Morton, and Albert Gore she was a founder of what is today the National Religious Partnership on the Environment. In addition, she was the co-director with Rev. Jesse Jackson of the mission to Belgrade where, with the help of the Serbian Orthodox church, they successfully negotiated the release of American soldiers held captive. She led peace missions to the Middle East including meetings with the major leaders in the region.

She holds numerous national and local offices, most recently Dr. Campbell has become one of the founding members of the Council of Sages for Karen Armstrong's Charter of Compassion Initiative through TED.

"If we are to love our neighbor as ourselves, we must expand this idea to understand that our neighbor lives next door to us around the world. "

Joan Brown Campbell, Making the "Beloved Community" Real, Sacred Circles, Washington National Cathedral

THEME
Motivated by the beauty of its location, the theme “Nurturing the Spirit” which will run as a thread throughout the talks and presentations, is especially fitting. Through three broad tracks focusing on Care, Policy and Development, the congress will look at ways to nurture the spirit of compassion, and the quest for knowledge and understanding. It will do this by sharing insights and innovations to overcome challenges faced in providing quality palliative care to children around the globe, including those in Africa infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.   It also aims to spotlight the importance of providing adequate care and nurturing for the caregivers themselves as more than most, those who work in this field tend to give a great deal extra than just their time and their skills.

PRESENTERS
You can now download a list of presenters and the titles of their abstracts for presentation at the congress. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The CHI World Congress aims to enrich and inform those who care for children with terminal and life threatening illnesses and their families, about the latest international developments and innovations in the field of pain management, end of life and hospice and palliative care for children. It offers delegates the opportunity to network and learn from one another as they share valuable experiences and insights acquired from the day-to-day application of their chosen professions. Delegates will include physicians, nurses, clinical leaders, child life specialists, social workers, chaplains, counsellors, administrators, volunteers, coalition leaders, educators, researchers, advocates, parents and any individuals interested in hospice and palliative care for children.
 
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
CHI has a limited number of Joan & Kyle Kirby Scholarships available to those who wish to attend, but whose organization is unable to fund the costs to attend. Each scholarship contains full registration to the Congress, including the opening reception and awards luncheon as well as lodging for three (3) nights.  Due to limited funds there will be no reimbursement for travel.  The Scholarship application form can be downloaded from this web page and the deadline is June 30, 2009. 

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LOCATION
The congress will take place in the city of Cape Town, rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and close to many of South Africa's well known natural attractions such as the Cape Winelands, Clifton Beach, Boulders Bay, Hout Bay, Fish Hoek, Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens, Cape Point and countless others.

The congress venue and surrounding hotels are just a short walk from the famous Victoria and Albert (V&A) Waterfront where you can find a delightful selection of shops and restaurants, or sit and watch the ships glide gracefully in and out of the working harbour.  Ferry trips and guided  tours to and from the prison on Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela and numerous other political detainees were incarcerated run on a regular basis from here.

A trip to Cape Town would be incomplete without a ride to the top of Table Mountain on the fabulous rotating Table Mountain Aerial Cableway where you will be able to take in spectacular and panoramic views of the city, the seascape and surrounding countryside.  

CONGRESS VENUE
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is a world class events venue which offers delegates spacious and comfortable meeting rooms, modern amenities and the use of the most up-to-date technology.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in Cape Town is plentiful and diverse and ranges in price from very affordable B&B accomodation outside of the city to more expensive but convenient hotel accommodation within walking distance of the CTICC. 

Nearby hotels offering special rates for CTICC delgates include:

Guide to Hotel Rates - rates are subject to change without notice

	Single	Double	Distance from CTICC
The Westin Grand Hotel (Arabella Quays)	R1722	R1956	On site Hotel
The Cullinan Hotel	R1495	R1695	2 minute walk to CITCC
The Waterfront Hotel	R1495	R1695	3 minute walk to CTICC
Cape Sun	R1020	R1220	20 minute walk to CTICC
Hollow on the Square	R850	R1094	4 minute walk to CTICC
Fountains Hotel	R890	R1130	4 minute walk to CTICC

All hotel costs include a full Breakfast.

For rates and accommodation bookings at any of these 6 hotels, please contact Wendy Wenn, Hotel Services Assisstant for the CTICC.  Wendy's services are free for all CTICC delgates.
Her contact details are:
Email: wendy@cticc.co.za
Phone: +27 (0)21 410 5093

For those who like the idea of staying in a hotel that was once a prison, then The Breakwater Lodge may be just the place for you!  This hotel is close to the CTICC as well as the V&A Waterfront.  Please note, bookings for this hotel must be made directly with the hotel as they do not have an arrangement with the CTICC.

Another option for accommodation is the St George's Hotel, within 10 mintues walk of the CTICC. A shuttle service is also available to the CTICC and the Waterfront for a reasonable price.  Rates vary depending on occupancy and availability and reservations should be made directly with the hotel and not through the CTICC agent.

A group of B&B establishments in Pinelands, a suburb 15 minutes drive from the CTICC, is offering various accommodation options to delegates at special rates.  Transport to and from the CTICC for the duration of the congress will be available at a reasonable rate.
To book your Pinelands B&B accommodation go to: http://pinevine.co.za/index.htm  Personalised tours can also be booked from this website. 

TRANSFER FROM CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INTO CAPE TOWN
It is the responsibility of the delegates to organise their own transfer from the airport to your hotel or B&B establishments.  Taxi fares for this service range between R200 and R300.  Most hotels offer a shuttle service at a cost of approx R280 for 1 or 2 people.  Please organise this with your hotel on booking.

Alternatively you can contact Leon Breytenbach who offers a transport service at around R200 for the journey into Cape Town.
His details are as follows:  Cell: +27 (0)83 781 6567   Email: eggxutiv@netactive.co.za
Leon also offers tours in and around Cape Town, which you can discuss with him.

Shane from Sisonke Tours offers an Airport Shuttle service at a cost of R260 for the first person and R20 per additional person.  His contact details are: Tel: +27 (0)21 4262273Cell:+27 (0)800 991351  Email: tourism@sisonketours.co.za

Dean from Caravelle Shuttle & Tours offers a transfer from Cape Town International into Cape Town central for R200 for 1 person and R30 for each additional person.
You can contact Dean on the following numbers:
+27 (0)72 579 3386
+27 (0)82 222 2706

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHUTTLE SERVICES NEED TO BE BOOKED BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
There are shuttle services available on landing at the airport but you will have to negotiate a price with them on arrival.  Not all of these are registered services so please excercise caution.

CURRENCY
The South African Currency is the Rand (R), and travellers from developed economies will find a very favourable exchange rate fluctuating between R8 - R11 to the US Dollar and R13 - R15 to the British Pound.  Click here for an up to date SA Rand exchange rate Table and currency calculator. 

A substantial meal at a restaurant will cost the delegate between R80 - R120 per person.

WEATHER
Nestled between the Indian and Atlantic oceans, Cape Town has a temperate, Mediterranean climate. The Congress will take place early in the Spring when the weather can be notoriously variable.  It would be advisable to bring layers, as the mornings can be cool.  Average daily temperature in Cape Town around that time of year is 20°C.
 
JOIN A PRE-CONGRESS 4 DAY MINI-PILGRIMAGE FROM 10 - 13 SEPTEMBER LEAD BY THE REV MPHO TUTU FROM THE TUTU INSTITUTE FOR PRAYER AND PILGRIMAGE
This 4 day pilgrimage includes a stay at the Historic Breakwater Lodge, a hotel which was once a prison, a visit to Robben Island, an overnight Safari experience including an early morning game drive, a visit to Distric Six museum, Sunday worship in one of the black townships and lunch and a closing ceremony on the top of Table Mountain.  Download the flyer.

For more information please visit their website at www.tutuinstitute.org or contact them at 703-677-5642 or email  at info@tutuinstitute.org

BEACONS OF HOPE TOURISM SERVICES
Beacons of Hope Tourism Services is dedicated to bringing compassion driven tourists, volunteers and special interest groups into contact with faith-based charities who are engaged in the daily socio-economic and environmental challenges in the Southern African region.