Africa 2009 Mission Trip

Travel Dates:  Thursday, July 17 - Monday, July 27

Trip Cost:

The cost of the trip is approximately $2990.00 per person. Each participant will receive the following:

  • Airfare
  • Hotel
  • Ground Transportation
  • Meals
  • Supplies
  • Team T-Shirts

The deadline for signup is March 1, 2009. A down payment of $250 is due by March 1 to secure your trip spot. The down payment will be used towards your trip cost. Deposit is non-refundable.

Background:  Kenya is located in East Africa and is known for its lush countryside and Safari opportunities. Kenya is 362 thousand square miles (roughly double the size of Nevada). While it has over 37 million people, 42% of the population is under the age of 14. The average person in Kenya makes  $580 a year or $1.50 a day. Currently our 7 orphanages house 800 kids and feed another 500 on a daily basis. The purpose of this trip will be to work closely with our orphanages in order to endourage, train, and assist in any way possible.

Activities:

  • Visit partner orphanages and schools.
  • Meet with widows and Care-Takers
  • Spend time with the children - ready, crafts, play sports
  • Improve the children's living conditions through: Health Care, Training, VBS, Teaching times, Arts and Crafts.

Travel Arrangements:

   Leaving and returning to Midland will consist of two flights:

          Continental Arilines from Midland to Houston

          Continental/British Airlines from Houston to London

          Kenyan Airways form London to Nairobi

    Travel in Kenya will consist of:

           Rented 4x4 trucks or vans that seat 8 people

Accomodations:

The team will work for several days in Nairobi as well as several nights at Hotels in Kenya. Rooms will be reserved under a double occupancy rate.

Meals:

Three meals per day while on the ground in Kenya will be provided.