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:: Genesis Diez A.C.
Full Description:
Join Genesis Diez, A.C. (Genesis) as we invite the children (niños) of indigenous migrant families to participate in church camps. The niños, ages 4 through 14, participate in enriching educational activities alongside amigos (you and your group). Many of the niños lack one-on-one attention. Genesis recognizes the importance of giving the niños time and pouring unconditional love into them. The Amigo-Niño program, pairs the niños up with an amigo, allowing the individuals to develop a relationship as they participate in arts and crafts, sports, hikes, going to the beach and many other activities. It is a life changing program for both. At camp, there are a variety of activities to build good values, leadership skills, Christian spiritual growth, all while having fun. The niños are also given the opportunity to understand and appreciate the beauty of God’s world and learn how to care for the environment, plants, and animals He created. Construction projects are also a part of the week!
Please join us in being the "Arms of Love for Christ" to these children in need!
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
Mexico
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| Region(s): |
Central America
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| Other: |
Maneadero Valley, about 80 miles south of San Diego in Baja California, Mexico
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| Dates: |
| Start date: |
Customizable: Jan-May or Oct-Dec 2012
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| Length: |
Up to 2 weeks
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
Indigenous migrant children
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| People Group(s): |
Indigenous people from Southern Mexico, including many of Mayan decent
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Most believe in some form of Catholicism and/or a mixture of ancient native religions and mysticisms
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
No
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| Comments: |
We offer Pre-field training by offering initiatives for the group leader to facilitate. These initiatives are designed to build community, sharpen perception of noticing peoples needs, raise awareness of the situations of the indigenous, stress giving and selflessness, and better understand non-verbal language skills.
We send a 17 page trip manual that contains: Rancho Genesis - Site Information, Group Conduct, Question and Answers, Financial Information, Sample daily itinerary, Documents for entry into Mexico, Leaders Check off list, Participant Packing List, Travel in Baja, and Required Forms.
When we meet you in San Diego we have a Pre-trip Briefing along with questions & answers prior to departing to Rancho Genesis.
Upon arrival we have an orientation and you will receive some English / Spanish phrases to help with the language barrier :-)
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
and/or Long-term Goals: |
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To be ambassadors of Christ's unconditional love to the poor and forgotten children of Mexico. This church camp ties into other programs that Genesis Diez A. C. provides year round.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
Total : $75 - $350 (US)
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| Included in Cost: |
Lodging and Meals
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| Other: |
We don't provide transportation, but we do escort our groups across the border and to and from our ministry location in Mexico.
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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: |
Groups [max size 70] and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
No required training. Come with a heart to serve and to touch lives.
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| Languages: |
Basic Spanish is a plus, but by no means required. Children speak a universal language :-)
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| Other: |
Passports required. Children traveling in a group are exempt from having a passport - Genesis will help you meet the requirements for children in a group.
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| Application Information: |
| How to apply: |
Email us at RanchoGenesis@GenesisDiez.org to start the registration process.
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| Other Information: |
THE TRIP DATES CAN BE CUSTOMIZED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THEY CAN BE AS SHORT AS 2 DAYS OR AS LONG AS A FULL WEEK AND ARE MAINLY DESIGNED FOR GROUPS OF 8 OR MORE PEOPLE.
Please help us in our mission to touch the lives of the poorest children of Baja. The work is plenty, but the workers are few. We need you!
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