Burundi, Central Africa Mission Trip
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| Who: |
Adults or Families with Young Adults (no small children please) |
| Cost: |
A detailed budget will be provided shortly! An estimated shared expense for each volunteer is currently $800 plus airfare. (This includes each volunteers food, lodging, our local transportation fees and a portion of our local support fees) |
| When: |
Leave August 26th and return September 12, 2010 |
| Length: |
Mission Project is 15 days in length. Remaining days are for travel and training. |
| Location: |
Central region around the capital city of Bujumbura, Burundi and in central city of Gitega. |
| Project Plan: |
Evangelism and Outreach! We will establish three to four regional crusade centers around the city of Bujumbura or Gitega and hold 14 day public evangelistic campaigns. While this activity is under way, we will also endeavor to provide humanitarian relief to those in need by providing roofs to 2 churches to allow construction of two water collection and purification systems that will act as community centers in the region.
If you desire to go deeper in your Christian walk and are ready to experience a life of total dependence on the Lord, then this Burundi mission project may be for you! This mission opportunity will expose you to personal ministry and discipleship challenges that may cause you to depend on God greater than you ever have. |
| Overview: |
Step out of your comfort zone…This is a great opportunity to serve, grow, plant spiritual fruit, and minister side-by-side with others. Build a water collection and purification system, feed the homeless, minister to street people, visit an orphanage, prayer walk, and do personal and public evangelism. If this sounds exciting, then the Bujumbura, Burundi Mission project may be for you! |
Travel Information
Airport & Transportation:
You must arrange your own flight into Bujumbura Airport, Burundi (BJM). Please contact our travel coordinator to insure lowest fares and to allow us to coordinate arrival times. We are happy to coordinate all flights and purchase after funds are transferred or using provided credit information. Our goal is to insure all volunteers arrive together!
Note:
Departing passengers from Bujumbura are subject to an airport tax of $30 USD (about $35,000 BIF) at the international terminal
We are happy to coordinate all flights and purchase after funds are transferred or using provided credit information. Our goal is to insure all volunteers arrive together! |
Visa & Passport:
A valid passport and visa are required. Visa can be purchased at the Bujumbura airport for $80 US (Cash) and will be coordinated by the Grow Missions staff. |
Shots & Vaccinations:
Please check your local Travel Clinic and with your personal physician for vaccination recommendations well in advance of ALL projects.
Please provide your Grow Missions coordinator with a copy of your up-to-date vaccinations record.
There are essentially only two things the visitor to Burundi will need to watch out: Malaria and diarrhea. We would strongly recommend that you consider vaccinations for this trip including: Malaria medication; Yellow fever; Hepatitis A or IG vaccine; Hepatitis B; Tetanus, (This is based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Recommendations and our own experience in specific mission locations). Contact your mission coordinator for more information.
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Suggested Travel Agency:
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Nancy Thomson
Verge Global
www.vergeglobal.com
1-888-886-4332
nancy.thomson@vergeglobal.com
Suggested Travel Insurance:
As required for your trip, all mission volunteers must have health insurance coverage for all international trips. It is important to know that most regular health insurance plans do not cover you overseas. As part of your shared mission expenses, Grow Missions will provide additional emergency medical trip coverage. We use the following carriers and you are free to take additional travel medical insurance if desired. We use and suggest: AIG Travel Guard or Adventist Risk Management. Please click on the links for further information. |
Specific Mission Location Information
Location Description:
So where is Bujumbura, Burundi? It is in Central Africa above Lake Tanganyika and between Rwanda and Tanzania. The elevation is about 5600 feet and the country is beautiful and full of life!
If you want to know detailed Burundi facts, such as temperatures throughout the year, population numbers, size of the country and what type of animals live there, than this page will be for you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundi#Demographics
We will add further details of interest in the next few months. Stay tuned! This will be an amazing trip with many blessings!
If you would like to read more personal accounts and journals, which may be a very good way of getting the REAL facts about Burundi there are several great books that detail the past history. One is written by our ministry partner in Burundi and can be reviewed at their web page: http://www.gazellefoundation.com/
If you are interested in current population figures or wish to know the image of the national flag of Burundi, than World-Gazetteer will be the place to find this all out.
Weather:
Daytime temperatures in Bujumbura will range from 60 to 80ºF, and night temperatures will drop slightly. Rain is likely during the days for a short period, and roads will get a bit muddy! Bring mud boots and be prepared.
Area Attractions:
It's a great place for safaris and visits to natural wonders of the world! Please visit the following web site for further information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibira_National_Park
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Mission Details
Burundi , Central Africa Mission Trip
August 26 to September 12, 2010
Volunteer Age Group: Adult
Program: Evangelistic Missions (About)
Application Deadline: July 10, 2010
Status: On Hold
Cost (US$): $800 plus airfare
Contact Grow Missions coordinator for this trip.
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What are the People Like?
The People:
Kirundi, French, and Swahili are spoken throughout Burundi
Burundi's culture is based on local tradition and the influence of neighboring countries, though cultural prominence has been hindered by civil unrest. Since farming is the main industry in Burundi, a typical Burundian meal consists of sweet potatoes, corn, and peas. In general the people are intelligent, loving, and full of life! While they may have little, they often enjoy much. Your life will be touched as you make new friends here!
The main industries are tea, agriculture, and tourism.
Area Religions:
The largest religion is Roman Catholicism (62%), followed by indigenous beliefs (23%) and a minority of Protestants (5%) and Muslims (10%). The Anglican Church of Burundi claims over 10% of the population as members. Recent reports indicate the Christian population may be as high as 90% with most of the remainder being Muslim.
Statistics
Population: 8,691,005 (estimated for all of Burundi in 2006)
Literacy Rate: definition: age 15 and over can read & write
total population: 26%
Burundi's literacy rate is low, due to low school attendance.
Average Daily Income: $1 USD or less! Approximately 80% of Burundi's population lives below the poverty line.
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Sign Up Now
Join us for this wonderful trip to the city of Bujumbura, Burundi. This is a mountainous country with much beauty and this amazing place will bring you into a much closer walk with our Lord. Please sign up now to join us on this trip.
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