| Ministry
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| (+/-) Can I take things to give out to the Children?
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You can take things but know that we must go through our pastor contacts to distribute anything. We give the items to the pastor, and he is responsible for fair distribution. It is safer for us and helps us support and affirm his leadership in the community.
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| (+/-) Will we be working with children and/or an orphanage?
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Most of the work we are doing is in tent communities at the moment rather than orphanages, but there are many children around to play with and love on.
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| (+/-) Will we be doing rebuilding or construction projects?
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We adjust our ministry based on the current needs on the field. Right now we are working with churches and helping in tent communities to distribute supplies, and build temporary shelters. Rebuilding will certainly take place in the future, but it is not the most pressing need now.
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| (+/-) Can we send clothing or donated items prior to our trip and if so, where to?
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We do not currently have a way for you to send donated items before your trip. You can take supplies with you.
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| (+/-) Who is my project leader?
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You will receive an email the week before your trip that will have your project leader’s name.
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| Travel
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| (+/-) Why do I need to wait to purchase my tickets?
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Our policy is to have 8 people or more per trip in order for the trip to leave. We ask you to wait until your trip has reached the minimum participant number to buy your ticket so you don’t have to pay the extra cost to change your ticket.
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| (+/-) Where do I fly into?
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You will be flying into Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The airport code is PA
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| (+/-) How much money should I take?
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Our staff pays for your food, lodging and transportation. Because you are traveling internationally you will want to take emergency money. That amount is up to you. Please do not take bills bigger than 20’s and we recommend taking 1’s and 5’s.
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| (+/-) What type of luggage do I need to bring?
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You can bring a rolling suitcase or a duffle bag. If you want to bring a backpackers pack you may but it is not required.
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| (+/-) Which vaccines are necessary?
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| Housing Location
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| (+/-) What is safety like in Haiti?
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We have multiple housing locations near our ministry sites. All are in safe and secure areas. We will do everything we can to create a safe environment, but you still have to be aware of what it going on around you. When you leave the housing locations for ministry you will always be in groups. Stay alert and stay in your groups.
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| (+/-) Is there electricity?
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There is sporadic electricity at our housing locations in Haiti.
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| (+/-) Is there internet service?
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No, there is currently no internet service available to participants at our housing location.
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| (+/-) Do I need adaptors or converters?
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You do not need adaptors or converters.
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| (+/-) Are there toilets?
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At the housing location there are toilets.
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| (+/-) Is there clean water to drink?
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Yes, we provide clean, bottled water for you.
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| (+/-) Do I need a mosquito net?
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You will be tenting so you will not need to bring a mosquito net, but do bring mosquito repellant.
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Haiti Field Guide