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Full Description:
The purpose of this mission is to conduct medical and dental clinics in small farming villages in the mountains north of Cusco. The work will also include evangelism activities, public health teaching, and installation of large volume water purification units. This mission will minister primarily to Quechuen Indians (descendants of the ancient Incas) and is in support of American missionaries working in the region.
Team members will fly from the USA to Lima and then on to Cusco. Team headquarters will be a hotel in Cusco. Breakfast and dinner will consist of restaurant meals. Lunch will be served on the field. Open to healthcare professionals, healthcare students, lay people, families and youth groups. Optional tours of Cusco, Machu Pichu, and the Inca Markets will be available on the last day in-country.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
Peru
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| Region(s): |
South America
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| Other: |
Andes Mountains north of the city of Cusco
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| Dates: |
| Date: |
July 6 - 21, 2012
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| Length: |
1 week to 2 weeks
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
Farmers and their families
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| People Group(s): |
Quechuen Indians
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Animism, Catholicism
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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 consists of a detailed mission manual, pre-trip devotional guide, and frequent communication with Team Leader. There will be an orientation and training meeting the first day in-country. Post-field debriefing consists of a 14 day devotional guide and written feedback from team members.
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
and/or Long-term Goals: |
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CERT has a long-term partnership with an American missionary and a national church in this area. We are also in our second year of a five year community development project in five villages in the region.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
Total : $1,400 (US)
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| Included in Cost: |
Lodging, Meals, and Travel to and from location
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| Other: |
Trip fee does not include airfare to Peru
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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 35], Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
No special education or training required. Healthcare experience is helpful.
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| Languages: |
Spanish helpful but not required.
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| Application Information: |
| How to apply: |
Call CERT International at 1-888-299-8502 or online at www.certinternational.org
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| Application: |
link to application form
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