Scholarship Program to Expand Access to Psilocybin retreats in Jamaica and the Netherlands by reducing the financial burden and creating dedicated spaces for historically marginalized and underserved communities
LONDON, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beckley Retreats, a psilocybin retreats and holistic wellbeing company, announced today the launch of the Beckley Retreats Scholarship Program beginning now and through 2024, which aims to foster diversity and expand access to psychedelic experiences for those who may not otherwise be able to participate. In 2024, Beckley Retreats will offer dedicated retreats in Jamaica and the Netherlands that will be exclusively for women, veterans, and the BIPOC community.
The Beckley Retreats Scholarship Program, in partnership with fiscal sponsor and psychedelic non-profit Reconsider, plans to award 100 fully-funded placements to Beckley Retreats’ week-long psychedelic retreat programs in Jamaica and the Netherlands. Together, these partners prioritize scholarship applicants who a) have demonstrated financial need and/or b) have been historically underserved, underrepresented, or oppressed. The 11-week program features four weeks of pre-retreat virtual preparation, a week-long retreat with psychedelic ceremonies and mindfulness activities, and six weeks of post-retreat virtual integration sessions, content, and activities.
“At Beckley Retreats, our work is rooted in ethics, safety, and community impact, stemming from the legacy created by Amanda Feilding, and as a Public Benefit Corporation(PBC), we have a dual mission to increase accessibility to these life-changing experiences,” said Neil Markey, co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats. “We believe that well led psychedelic programs have the potential to help individuals and communities enhance their well-being on numerous levels, and we are very proud to bring our mission to individuals and communities that stand to benefit profoundly.”
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