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Afghanistan and Pakistan, Middle East Mission Trip
May 26, 2006 to July 28, 2006
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| Ministry Detail |
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Project Overview:
Adventures in Missions is a non-profit ministry and, as such, has no political affiliation. Our only concern is ministering to needy people -- wherever they live.
Afghanistan is a country at war and in anguish. U.S. military forces went into Afghanistan in October 2001, in response to the 9-11-2001 attacks on the World Trade Centers in New York. Warfare continues today.
Pakistan is a country where the Islamic faith is predominant. You will witness the oppression of a non-Christian government and meet people who have been inflicted by poverty their entire lives. You will be able to bring a cool drink of Living water to those who are thirsty for a truth that will quench their soul.
These embattled people face overwhelming obstacles. They know there must be more to life than one conflict after another. That’s why we’re going there. To tell them that life -- even one lived in a war zone -- can have God’s peace that passes all understanding.
We invite you to join us on this intense Adventure.
Ministry Description:
Your team will partner with a well-known local Non-governmental relief organization to further their influence in the community. Your main mission will be as an undercover prayer warrior. Daily you will walk the streets of Afghanistan and Pakistan’s cities and villages, praying silently and with your team for every person you encounter and breaking down spiritual strongholds that have existed for hundreds of years. This trip is sure to be an intense one, as you intercede for the nations with our partners for three hours of prayer every morning! On this trip, there will no street ministry, no door-to-door evangelism, and no open-air meetings. Your ministry will strictly consist of listening to the voice of God, and following the direction that He gives your team.
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| Trip Requirements |
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Qualifications - You may qualify for an Real Life Missions Team if you:
1. Are a single young adult between the ages of 18 - 22.
2. Have been a committed Christian for at least 1 year with evidence of consistent growth. If you do not meet this qualification but would like to explain your situation, please send an email to suewilson@adventures.org prior to applying.
3. Active involvement in church, ministry fellowship (YFC, Campus Crusade), or small group.
4. Have had previous ministry experience.
As this trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan is considered one of our “Special Teams”, you will need to go through an intensive interview and training process before you are accepted to this team. An alternative location may be substituted as needed to assure the team members' safety.
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| Food & Lodging |
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Your team will most likely be staying at a local relief organization and sleeping on the floor. Bring a sleeping mat if you need one!
Eating the local cuisine is always a fun part of the mission trip. Your team will be shopping and preparing food in the same way that Afghan and Pakistan families do. Safe drinking water will be provided.
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| Dress Code & What to Bring
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Dress Code:
Girls will be wearing the traditional dress for these countries. You will wear a Shalwar Kameez with a chador that will cover your head. Men will wear shirts with a collar and slacks. No jeans for the guys and no pants at all for the girls.
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| Travel Information |
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Airport & Transportation:
You will be required to get a flight to Atlanta, GA for training camp. All transportation after that will be taken care of by AIM. Your team will use public transportation when necessary, but walking will be your main form of transportation. Bring good walking shoes!
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Visa & Passport:
You will need a valid passport to enter the country. If VISAS are also needed, please await further instruction from AIM about how to do this.
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Shots & Vaccinations:
An updated Tetanus shot is Strongly Recommended for ALL projects. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Typhoid are recommended but not required. Please see www.cdc.gov for aditional recommendations.
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Suggested Travel Agency:
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Angie Lepley, CTC
Tangerine Travel, Ltd.
16017 Juanita Woodinville Way NE, #201
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone (800) 678-8202
Direct (425) 354-6910
Email Angie@tangerinetravel.com
www.tangerinetravel.com
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Suggested Travel Insurance:
We highly recommend all program participants have health insurance coverage for international trips. It is important to know that most regular health insurance plans do not cover you overseas. Health coverage is not a requirement for domestic trips, but still recommended.
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| Location Information
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Location Description:
Most of your time on this trip will be spent in Peshawar, Pakistan. A road and rail center near the famed Khyber Pass, Peshawar is an important military and communications center and the major depot for trade with Afghanistan. Local handicrafts and farm produce from the surrounding fertile agricultural valley are sold in the many bazaars of the city.
Weather:
Temperatures are very hot in Peshawar Pakistan. Highs are between 95 and 100 degrees with the lows in the low 80's.
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| People, Culture and Religion
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The ethnic background of Pakistan’s population is extremely varied, largely because the country lies in an area that has been repeatedly invaded since earliest times. The people come from such ethnic stocks as Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, Greek, Scythian, Hun, Arab, Mongol, Persian, Turkish, and Afghan. Islam is the faith of about 97 per cent of the people. Some 77 per cent of Muslims are Sunni; 20 per cent are Shiite. Hinduism and Christianity form the leading minority religions; other religious groups include Sikhs, Parsees, and a small number of Buddhists. The constitution defines Pakistan as an Islamic nation and, as amended in 1986 and 1991, makes Islamic Shari’ah law the supreme law of Pakistan. Freedom of religion is guaranteed, however, by the constitution.
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| Government and Economy
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Industries include food processing, and the manufacture of steel, cigarettes, firearms, textiles, pharmaceuticals, furniture, and paper and board.
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| Statistics
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Population:
Pakistan, a highly populated country, has a population of 153,705,280 (2004 estimate) (not including the disputed territories of Jammu and Kashmir), yielding an average population density of about 197 people per sq km (511 per sq mi). The birth rate in Pakistan in 2004 was 28.80 births for every 1,000 people. Average life expectancy is 62 years for men and 63.6 years for women. About 34 per cent of the people live in urban areas. There were an estimated 1.5 million refugees from Afghanistan in the country in 1994. |
Literacy Rate:
About 47 per cent of adult Pakistanis are literate. The constitution prescribes free and compulsory primary education, and 75 per cent of eligible children are enrolled in school. Five years has been established as the period of primary school attendance. Adult literacy programmes play an important role in boosting literacy levels. In 2000–2001 Pakistan spent an estimated 1.8 per cent of its gross national product (GNP) on education.
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Average Annual Income:
$420 |
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