Mid-Cities

South Africa 2010

Dates:

May 13, 2010 – May 25, 2010

Open To:

Anyone 18 years old and up. (Specifically promoted with college and career)

This trip is limited to 18 people

Purpose:

To serve and support the Thembalitsha Foundation through caring for those affected by extreme poverty and those who are suffering with or have been affected by AIDS. Please visit their website at www.thembalitsha.org.za to learn more about this truly amazing organization.

Mission:

PHASE 1: Crossroads, Cape Town

1. Welcome dinner and orientation.

2. We will be at Mfesane (Place of Mercy). This is a center for training and the site where over 200 young people gave their lives to Christ last year.

3. We will serve and be involved with the Global Day of Prayer. They are anticipating thousands of people to be at Mfesane, both local and international, poor HIV moms, and the influential.

4. Visits to School of Hope - A school for rehabilitated street children, orphans, and youth at risk.

PHASE 2: Village of Hope, Grabouw Apple district Note: In Grabouw, the population of the informal settlement is estimated at 50,000. 34% are HIV positive! The existing clinic services an enormous area (they treat between 6 000 and 8 000 patients a month).

1. We will be at the Village of Hope farm. The farm is home to a volunteer base and a 6-bedded AIDS orphanage

2. Our volunteer work will be designed to suit various skills. Options can include:
• Running soccer clinics for poor youths in the township nearby
• Caring for young babies alongside qualified nurses in the clinic
• Renovating houses of HIV positive patients living in the local slums
• Food parcel handouts to outpatients.

3. An early morning or late afternoon hike into the nature reserve behind Village of Hope, with a picnic lunch at the top of a viewpoint. Eagles and antelope are regularly spotted on this trail, as well as some unique rock formations and amazing views!

4. A wonderful farewell dinner hosted on the farm with local staff from the clinic and the children

Price: $3050.00

Price includes:

• Domestic and International Airfare
• Lodging (3 star self catering)
• All Ground Transportation
• All Meals
• Driver and host to orientate in the first days of each phase
• Supervisor at Village of Hope farm to facilitate all volunteer activities
• Entrance fees for arranged tourist outings and transport to/from focus points

Price Excludes:
• Items of personal nature (laundry, telephone bills, snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
• Any donations you would like to give to the charity
• Special activities such as shark cage diving or safari

Support

Writing support letters is the most effective way to raise funds. All support will be raised as a TEAM. Money that comes in will be credited to the price of your trip. However, any amount over the price of the trip will be applied to the team as a whole. Excess funds will be used to bless Thembalitsha or for outreach during the mission trip as decided by the Missions Pastor.