Kenya, 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 $600 plus airfare. (This includes each volunteers food, lodging, our local transportation fees and a portion of our local support fees) |
| When: |
Leave November 24th and Return December 13, 2010 |
| Length: |
Mission Project is 15 days in length. Remaining days are for travel and training. |
| Location: |
Small villages outside of Gesusu in Kenya (Nyanza and Masaba districts) |
| Project Plan: |
Evangelism and Outreach! We will establish ten to fifteen remote crusade centers around the outskirts of Keroka city near Gesusu and hold 15 day public evangelistic campaigns. While this activity is under way, we will also provide humanitarian relief to those in need by building six water collection and purification systems at six local primary schools 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 Kenya 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 Keroka, Kenya Mission project may be for you! |
Travel Information
Airport & Transportation:
You must arrange your own flight into Nairobi International Airport, Kenya (NBO). 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 are subject to an airport tax of $24 USD 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 Nairobi airport for $25 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 Kenya 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 Keroka, Kenya? It is on the East side of the Rift Valley, only 50KM from Lake Victoria. The elevation is about 7000 feet and the country is beautiful and full of life!
If you want to know detailed Kenya 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://www.kenyatravelideas.com/kenyafacts.html
Two websites that offer a great deal of information in that regard are Out of Africa - Too - One Man's Journey and the other one is Kenyalogy.
If you would like to read more personal accounts and journals, which may be a very good way of getting the REAL facts about Kenya, then African Safari Journals is the place for you.
If you are looking for maps on Kenya, you can click here and for more detailed city maps or bigger maps of the country, you can go to MAPS!
If you are interested in current population figures or wishes to know the image of the national flag of Kenya, than World-Gazetteer will be the place to find this all out.
Weather:
Daytime temperatures in Keroka 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://www.kenyatravelideas.com/
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Mission Details
Kenya , Central Africa Mission Trip
November 24 to December 13, 2010
Volunteer Age Group: Adult
Program: Evangelistic Missions (About)
Application Deadline: September 1, 2010
Status: OPEN
Cost (US$): $600 plus airfare
Contact Grow Missions coordinator for this trip.
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What are the People Like?
The People:
Swahili being the most popular language besides English and all the different tribal dialects, one might like to get more details about this language.
The Kamusi Project is the place to visit for this information. In general the people of Kenya 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, soapstone, and tourism.
Area Religions:
The population of the Kenya is largely Catholic or Christian with the largest Christian group being Seventh Day Adventist.
Statistics
Population: 58,500 (estimated in region between Keroka and Gesusu)
Literacy Rate: definition: age 15 and over can read & write
total population: 65%
Average Daily Income: $1 to $3 USD (Kenya Tourism Board)
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Sign Up Now
Join us for this wonderful trip to the city of Keroka, Kenya. In the western hills of Kenya, near Lake Victoria, 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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