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Dominican Republic, Caribbean Mission Trip
June 14, 2008 to July 14, 2008
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| Ministry Detail |
Project Overview:
Though the islands are often known for white beaches, tropical tunes, and fancy resorts, the spiritual climate in the Dominican Republic stands in stark contrast to your typical view of “island life”. The people of the Dominican Republic suffer from the effects of poverty, and are desperate for a taste of the good news that you will bring to them on your trip. Picture lots of dark-skinned, Spanish-speaking kids clinging to your arms as you walk down the streets, mother’s calling to you as they bend over wash buckets, and the sound of worship flooding out the open windows of a Carribean church. In the DR, you will have the chance to be Jesus’ hands and feet extended as you take His love to this sweet, welcoming island.
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| Trip Requirements |
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- Young adult between the ages of 14 – 18.
- Have been a Christian for at least six months.
- Have a vibrant faith and a desire to share your Christian testimony.
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| Food & Lodging |
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The teams in the past have stayed in a small hotel or at a church. Electricity is uncertain at times and variable in power. Sheets and a light blanket or sleeping bag will be needed plus a towel.
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| Travel Information |
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Airport & Transportation:
After training camp in Atlanta, GA, the team will fly to Santo Domingo. The main mode of transportation, while in the Dominican Republic, will be vans.
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Visa & Passport:
A valid passport is required.
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Tolls & Exit Tax:
There is a $10 fee to enter, and a $10 fee to exit the country. Each group member is responsible for these fees.
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Shots & Vaccinations:
An updated Tetanus shot is Strongly Recommended for ALL projects. Hepatitis A is recommended.
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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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| People, Culture and Religion
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The Dominican Republic comprises the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with
Haiti. Long known for its dominance in sugar production, the Dominican Republic has one of the largest
economies in the region. But despite living in one of the Caribbean’s leading tourist destinations, the
Dominican people are suppressed by unemployment, government corruption, and inconsistent electric
service. The power sector in the Dominican has traditionally been, and still is, a bottleneck to the country’s
economic growth. A prolonged electricity crisis and ineffective remedies have led to a vicious cycle of regular
blackouts, high operating costs, electricity theft, and a considerable fiscal burden on the government.
The country is also faced with the migration of an overwhelming number of Haitian refugees, for which they
are not financially nor logistically capable of dealing with effectively. Faced with a limited number of jobs and
a large influx of Haitian immigrants searching for work, many Dominicans are forced into unemployment or
relocation. Also with this large flow of migrants, comes a significant clash in cultures. Often times, Haitians
living in the Dominican are subject to human trafficking, slavery, and racial violence.
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