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Donate to the Youth Participation Fund:
(Names/Title/Institution will be listed in our conference program if entered here)
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Travel and Accommodations
Washington, DC's cultural attractions and beautiful setting make it a great place to visit. Whether you are interested in art museums, monuments, historic buildings, or gourmet cuisine, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Unfortunately, we cannot make bookings for travel or accommodation on your behalf, but we're happy to provide information to help you plan your trip.
What if I'm traveling from outside the U.S.? If you're traveling from outside the U.S., you may need a visitor's visa. The application process can be lengthy, so we recommend beginning as soon as possible. For more information on obtaining a U.S. visitor's visa, visit the following State Department webpage: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html. Once you obtain a visa appointment with the U.S. consulate in your country, we are happy to provide personalized letters of invitation to support your application. To request a letter, please email us at conference@makingcents.com with the following details:
- Your appointment date prior to August 24;
- Name as it appears on your passport;
- Date of birth;
- Address;
- Passport Number; and
- A brief overview of your work in youth enterprise, employment, and livelihoods development
Where can I stay in Washington, DC? We recommend searching for a hotel on discount sites such as priceline.com, kayak.com, or hotels.com in order to find the best rates. For a less expensive option, you might also consider staying in a hostel. More information on hostels in DC can be found at: http://www.hostels.com/washington-dc/usa.
If you're a student or faculty member at a tertiary institution, you can receive a 10% discount through Hotels Combined. For more information, visit: http://www.hotelscombined.com/Education_Support.
What should I see and do while I'm in town? The following sites are great resources for more information on what to see, do, and eat in Washington, DC:
How do I get to the venue? The Inter-American Development Bank's conference center is conveniently located in downtown Washington, D.C. and is easily accessible by public transportation.
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