Hi Lactnetters, I have been invited to take part in a special People to People mission to Russia and Romania this September, in cooperation with the Russian and Romanian Ministries of Public health. This deligation of Breastfeeding and Human Lactation Professional. I am estatic about it, but to have $10,000 by September and to pay the deposit in 2 weeks is impossible. I do not earn that kind of money unfortunately. Do you think I should approach ILCA, for a form of scholarship, or just graciously decline the offer. If they had given me a year to collect it I could probably have obtained a scholarship here in Australia. Any Ideas? Regards, Hannah Mary Herod Midwife and Trainee Lactation Consultant Sydney Australia [log in to unmask]