ADRA CONNECTIONS

TRIP CATALOG 2017 1st Edition

ARMENIA Kindergarten Restoration

ARE YOU READY TO SERVE? ADRA Connections is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in people’s lives while seeing the world like you’ve never seen it before. We have short-term volunteer opportunities in every corner of the globe ready for We you to join! Whether you’re building schools, assisting in medical clinics, installing water systems, working alongside rural farmers, or creating compelling stories to advocate for justice at home, with ADRA Connections you can use your energy and skills in a truly life-changing way.

know you’re busy, so we’ve got everything organized. All you need to do is sign up, raise the funds, and prepare for an amazing adventure!

Plus, when you join an ADRA Connections trip you’ll get a taste of what motivates us every day, and a deeper understanding of what ADRA’s work is all about.

SEE THE WORLD. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THIS IS ADRA CONNECTIONS.

Explore the history and culture of Armenia while being a vital part of ADRA’s work repairing kindergarten buildings in desperate need of refurbishment and giving disadvantaged children the opportunities they need to thrive. Project: Repaint buildings, install water systems, and help run hygiene and nutrition workshops. You’ll also get to meet the school children and community as you provide the kindergarten with games and toys, and give the children winter clothes and health packs.

ARMENIA Playground Construction Take in Armenia’s ancient culture while helping to create a brighter future by empowering and supporting Armenian children through constructing a safe, fun playground! Project: Build a playground, construct a fence, and plant trees to give Armenian families a place to learn and grow in a safe environment. You will also have the opportunity to give sports equipment, hygiene packs, and winter clothes to disadvantaged children.

ARMENIA Planting Gardens Help provide children and their families with a safe place to meet and a way to learn how to produce nutritious food by building a community garden in an Armenian village. Project: Build an irrigation system, construct a fence, and plant trees to create a beautiful and productive garden for a community in need.

PROJECT

COST

Kindergarten Restoration

$1,470

Playground Construction

$1,550

Planting Gardens

$1,000

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare.

1.800.424.ADRA (2372) ADRA.org/connections

Sightseeing: Take in the spectacular mountain ranges of Armenia, visit Dilijan National Park, or explore the ancient Naravank Monastery.

To receive a $100 per person discount, email us at [email protected].

3

BRAZIL Medical Clinics and Building Latrines

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Community Health Clinic

Thousands of families in the Amazon rain forest are cut off from access to basic health care and other essential needs. Live, eat, and sleep on the Luzeiro boats while you bring health and hope to some of the most remote communities on earth.

You will aid in bringing life-saving health care by helping us construct a community medical facility near the campus of the local Adventist University. Once completed, the center will be able to offer community health services such as well-child checks, blood pressure screenings, diabetes prevention, and health education.

Project: Choose your own adventure—join a medical team to bring a mobile clinic to the Amazon or get your hands dirty building latrines and providing hygiene and sanitation training. Can’t decide? Do both!

Project: We’ll keep you busy putting in walls, assisting with wiring, painting, and landscaping for the completion of this much needed facility.

PROJECT

COST

Medical Clinics

$850

PROJECT

COST

Building Latrines

$850

Community Health Clinic

$1,200

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare.

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare.

Sightseeing: Journey up the Amazon River in a unique exploration of the region’s flora and fauna in the largest rain forest on earth.

Sightseeing: Brush up on your Spanish, and pack your swimsuit! Visit the breath-taking white sand beaches the Dominican Republic is known for, tropical vegetation, and ancient ruins.

CAMBODIA Promoting Hygiene to Prevent Disease

HAITI School and Shelter Rebuild You don’t need to travel to the other side of the world to make a difference—Haiti is just an hour south of Florida! This island nation has been ravaged by natural disasters and thousands of children have been left without a home or place to go to school. Join ADRA on a building trip to construct shelters and schools for communities devastated by Hurricane Matthew and bring hope and security to those most in need.

Genocide brought Cambodia to its knees and destroyed thousands of families’ futures. You can help change that by providing for some essential community needs, while also building relationships with the families you’ve come to serve. Project: Work with a community to build latrines, water systems, and child shelters, while also running a fun kids club focused on improving hygiene.

Project: Rebuilding schools so children can continue their education, or constructing shelters for those who lost everything during Hurricane Matthew.

PROJECT

COST

PROJECT

COST

Promoting Hygiene to Prevent Disease

$1,453 (based on 10 people)

School and Shelter Rebuild

$1,050

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare.

SIGHTSEEING: Witness a stunning sunrise over world-famous Angkor Wat, explore the jungles, and see incredible floating villages. 4

To receive a $100 per person discount, email us at [email protected].

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare. Sightseeing: Beautiful beaches, breath-taking waterfalls, and world-renowned arts and crafts make Jacmel the perfect place to glimpse a bit of Haiti’s culture and heritage.

To receive a $100 per person discount, email us at [email protected].

5

MADAGASCAR Classroom Construction

NEPAL Earthquake Recovery

One of the most unique places in the world faces challenges that prevent many children from getting an education. Overcrowding in classrooms is common, and some communities have no schools at all. ADRA has been working with this school and community for years, providing nutrition, desks, shoes, and other necessities that make it possible for these children to learn.

Nepal is a stunning country of postcard beauty, but it is still recovering from a devastating series of earthquakes in 2015. ADRA’s earthquake response has helped many people rebuild their lives, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

Project: Help us build classrooms and desks for a local elementary school that has outgrown their facilities and give more children a chance to study.

Project: You will work with ADRA to rebuild earthquake-damaged schools, bathroom facilities, and water systems, meaning children will be able to learn in a safer environment.

PROJECT

COST

Classroom Construction

$2,200

PROJECT

COST

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Earthquake Recovery

$1,865

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare. Sightseeing: We couldn’t let you go home without exploring the rain forest and seeing some of the most unique wildlife and vegetation in the world, like chameleons, lemurs, and baobab trees. You will also get to visit other ADRA projects and learn how ADRA works through lifesaving development initiatives.

MOZAMBIQUE Munguluni Mission

Munguluni Mission is one of the few places in the world where you will have a chance to see nearly every aspect of ADRA’s work all in one place. Water projects, a medical and dental clinic, nutrition program, agriculture, livelihoods, and best of all: education with a school full of kids that will steal your heart. Project: Construct teacher housing or join in the agriculture development that supports this school and the community surrounding it. PROJECT

COST

Munguluni Mission

$2,100

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare. Sightseeing: The area boasts an abundance of wildlife, and you can choose to visit the coast and have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with whale sharks, or cross the border to South Africa to try and spot the Big 5 on safari in world-famous Kruger National Park.

6

To receive a $100 per person discount, email us at [email protected].

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare. Sightseeing: Home of the famed Himalayas, you will get to trek the famous Annapurna range, visit ancient temples, explore bustling Thamel, or see a sunrise over Poon Hill.

THAILAND Aquaponics and Greenhouse Travel to beautiful northern Thailand and join ADRA’s efforts in protecting young girls from exploitation through our Keep Girls Safe project. With your help, we can protect more vulnerable young girls and help give them a bright and secure future. Project: You will work with our local ADRA team to build an aquaponics system and a greenhouse which will provide one Keep Girls Safe shelter with produce and an income opportunity—meaning more girls can be kept safe.

PROJECT

COST

Aquaponics

$1,675

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare. Sightseeing: Thailand is rich in culture and natural beauty. You’ll have the opportunity to adventure to Chiang Rai’s ancient temples, bustling night markets, and see beautiful waterfalls.

To receive a $100 per person discount, email us at [email protected].

7

VANUATU Installing Water Systems Though an island paradise, Vanuatu is not free from challenges. Many local communities face daily struggles with things we take for granted. You’ll work closely with one of these communities to bring change that will be enjoyed for years to come.

HOW DO THESE TRIPS WORK?

Project: Build life-changing water tanks and toilets in remote communities. You’ll also run a kids club, ensuring that future generations understand good hygiene practices, protecting them from water-borne disease. PROJECT

COST

Installing Water Systems

$2,100

Media Trip, see pg. 8

$300+/-

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare. Sightseeing: Don’t be afraid to dive into the unique island culture as you live like a local, eat traditional food, visit stunning secluded beaches, enjoy amazing snorkeling, and more!

MEDIA TRIPS Storytelling Are you a photographer, videographer, journalist, or have an interest in storytelling? We are offering media trips to every location where we run ADRA Connections, and we’d love to have you along! These are tailored trips that will be kept small and come at a reduced cost because of the gift you are giving in sharing your talents through media and storytelling. Sharing stories is vital in helping people learn about the work of ADRA and bringing support to projects all around the world. You will see a variety of ADRA projects in action, talk to locals to learn their story, and get a taste of the culture. PROJECT

COST

Storytelling

$300+/- (actual cost will vary with location and time of year)

An ADRA Connections experience typically ranges from 10 to 15 days. The majority of your time will be spent at the project site implementing the project and making meaningful connections with the community. Sightseeing activities at the end of the trip will help you relax and celebrate the impact you’ve made. We want you to be free to focus on the experience, so your project, lodging, in-country transport, food, and all other logistics are organized by ADRA. Before departure, ADRA will work with your group as you raise funds and to ensure you are well prepared for a successful and safe trip. All project costs and flights are tax-deductible, which makes fundraising a breeze.

Trip costs include: project costs, lodging, food, in-country transport, logistics, and sightseeing. Does NOT include airfare. Sightseeing: All the sightseeing locations listed on the previous trips could be an option you can choose.

Please note all trip costs are an estimation and do not include airfare. 8

To receive a $100 per person discount, email us at [email protected].

To receive a $100 per person discount, email us at [email protected].

9

HOW DO I ORGANIZE A TRIP? 1. Go to ADRA.org/Connections and pick a project 2. Fill out the registration form 3. Recruit 10-25 friends, family members, classmates, or acquaintances who also want a life-changing experience 4. Pick the available dates that work for your group 5. Have your team members complete the online application 6. Contact ADRA when you are ready to plan your trip 7. Begin fundraising! These projects are possible because volunteers raise the project funds as part of the trip costs.

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU: From start to finish, we have you covered: ▶

Project-specific country and trip guides

▶

Planning and orientation

▶ Budgeting ▶

Fundraising ideas

▶

Flight and travel recommendations

▶

In-country transportation

▶ Lodging

▶ Food ▶ Translation ▶

Project materials

YOUR TO-DO LIST: ▶

Form a group

▶

Select a project, register, and confirm dates with ADRA

Travel and volunteering have a way of transforming lives, both yours and those you meet. Entering into another culture broadens perspectives, deepens commitments, and develops compassion. It is a privilege for us to offer an opportunity for you to enter into the work of

ADRA.

▶ Fundraise ▶

Book flights

▶

Arrange for passports and visas

▶

Embark on an adventure!

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST? ▶ Airfare ▶ Passports ▶ Visas ▶

Vaccinations and medication

▶

Extended stay in country

It is recommended that your group sign up at least 6 months prior to departure to ensure enough time for planning, preparation, and fundraising. Once signed up, ADRA will assist with finalizing details, providing in-country transportation and lodging, organizing insurance and helping you prepare for an unforgettable experience.

D E T

N

N

ET

CO

EC

G

To receive a $100 per person discount, email us at [email protected].

11

WHERE WILL YOU SERVE? Armenia Brazil Cambodia Dominican Republic Haiti Madagascar Mozambique Nepal Thailand Vanuatu

SEE THE WORLD. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THIS IS ADRA CONNECTIONS.

12501 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904

1.800.424.ADRA (2372) [email protected] 16-051.06 | 11-16 | 400 | © 2016 ADRA Intl.