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Full Description:
YOUR TRIP FEE of $5285.00 INCLUDES RT AIRFARE! You will help with a high school project in western Kenya, assist with a medical outreach, and debrief in the Black Forest of Germany. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve Jesus among some of the areas of greatest need in rural Kenyan communities where HIV/AIDS has orphaned nearly 70% of the children. You will take part with a team that is forming to help construct much-needed classrooms at a rural high school started as a result of the vision of area churches, parents, and the local authorities. Experience is not ever required even if you just wish to teach a class or two, play with the children, or hold babies! We also need those who know construction, brick work, block work, plumbing, solar, concrete workers, electricians, medicine, doctors, nurses, first aid, and other related fields. After all, we don't know everything and need your help! We do however, have very qualified team leaders to help you learn how to do much of the needed work. We will also partner with the local hospital for a one or two-day medical outreach and for many in these communities, it's the first time they've ever received primary care in a loving, caring atmosphere. This team will also visit an orphan home and take a game drive at a national game park for a safari to view wild animals in their natural habitat. Once we have completed the mission, the team will then fly to Zurich Switzerland and take a vehicle or train to Triberg, Germany which is in the heart of the Black Forest. We'll spend a portion of the day in debriefing in partnership with one of the local churches in order to process what God was teaching us while we were in the field. We'll spend two nights at one of the local hotels and one full day to allow you to journey by foot, car, or train with other team members to see the local villages such as Triberg, Schonach, or Schonwald. This is a wonderful time of reflection in one of the most scenic areas on Earth. There are lots of hiking opportunities too, Germany's tallest waterfall, and you can also visit other Black Forest towns by taking the train. It may be possible for you to arrange to stay longer in Europe once the team has left for home but this must be arranged in advance.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
Germany, Kenya, and Switzerland
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| Region(s): |
Eastern Africa and Western Europe
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| Other: |
The work site location for the school construction project is located among the Luhya Tribe in the mountains near Kakamega in Western Kenya, north of Lake Victoria and just east of the Uganda border.
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| Dates: |
| Date: |
June 4 - 21, 2013
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| Length: |
1 week to 2 weeks
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
Orphans, Widows, Single Parents, Families, Teens, Children
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| People Group(s): |
Luhya Tribe
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Christianity is the predominant religion in Kenya though there is a heavy Islamic influence. The neighboring countries are mostly Muslim.
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
Yes
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| Comments: |
Pre-field training is provided and the team will spend part of the day to debrief and reflect in Triberg Germany before returning home.
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
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The school was originally started by local churches and we are working with these churches, community leaders, and the parents in order to provide much-needed high schools.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
Total : $5,285 (US)
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| Included in Cost: |
Lodging, Meals, and Travel to and from location
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| Other: |
Trip fees also includes RT airfare from most major US and North American airports as well as most airports outside of North America, hotel and private lodging, medicines for the outreach, fees for the game park and resort, debriefing expense in Triberg Germany, most meals, some of the material cost related to the construction projects, lodging and ground transportation in Germany, and air travel in Europe. Additional team member costs include a passport, Kenya visa ($50), daily fluids (water, soda, etc), and spending money. We recommend bringing about $175 to $300 additional to cover these expenses.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
Elementary, Jr. High, Sr. High, College, Adult, and Seniors
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| Eligible to Go: |
Individuals, Groups [max size 21], Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
Young people under the age of 18 need to have parental or guardian approval or preferably, be accompanied by a parent. Prefield training is required for participation on any team and will be done by correspondence. Previous short term experience is helpful but like construction experience, it is not required.
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| Languages: |
English, but Ki-Swahili is always a plus but not necessary since most speak English quite well.
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| Other: |
If you have medical experience and/or are able to instruct in the areas of sanitation and HIV/AIDS awareness, please apply; we need you too! Teaching opportunties exist as well. Long-term opportunities are available to our pre-qualified short-termers at the schools we serve for up to one year in duration.
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| Application Information: |
| Deadline: |
April 4, 2013
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| How to apply: |
Use the link at this site to access our website or go directly to http://www.commitministries.com. Click on the Kenya link at the top of the page, scroll down and click on "register," fill out the registration form, submit it, then click on this trip from those listed and leave a minimum deposit of $500 using your VISA or MasterCard, and you're done. We DO NOT charge an "application fee" as some do. Your deposit will be credited to your trip balance and we'll send the full packet immediately along with other materials at various intervals to help you prepare to serve with this team. All fees and documents must be paid and returned to our office no later than 60 days prior to departure; no late registrations. Any questions? Call our office at 951-402-3453...glad to be of help!
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| Application: |
link to application form
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| Other Information: |
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The team will participate on a daytime safari at the Nakuru Game Park and spending the night there following the work portion of the trip. In addition, this group will travel to Germany and debrief in Triberg, Germany and spend a day or two there before returning home. This is a very rewarding, God-serving experience; this trip will change your life!
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