South Africa

October 9 - 19, 2010
Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa

In partnership with the Global AIDS Initiative Team, Living Hope Community Centre and Kerus Global

Trip Facts The estimated cost will be $3,000 per person, based on current airfares. The cost includes: Ministry supplies Airfare Lodging Meals Ground transportation Health/accident insurance Emergency evacuation insurance. The cost is subject to change should airfare increase. Fund raising training will be available. Team Size 8 - 12 including children 12 or older Registration Please print the South Africa Application Packet and complete the following forms: Application Statement of Faith DTW Liability Release Confidential Health Questionnaire Code of Best Practices South Africa Brochure South Africa Handbook There is a $100 non-refundable registration fee per person due with application.  Online registration is now closed. You may send in your application, drop it off at the church office or at the Outreach table in the main lobby. Passport is required. Trip Schedule Day 1 Depart Denver Day 2 Arrive Cape Town Day 3 On field Orientation Day 4-14 Working with adults and children impacted by the AIDS pandemic. Day 15 Depart Cape Town Day 16 Arrive Denver The itinerary is subject to change. What is covered by my fund raising? Fund raising covers your flights, ground transportation, accommodations, food, health and accident insurance and team supplies.  It also covers ministry supplies for the field.  The cost of your passport, shots and fund raising expenses is not included. What about transportation and lodging? The team will make their own flight arrangements once the team is formed.  In country accommodations will be done by the team.  The team will stay in hotels or guest houses.

Started in 1999, Living Hope Community Centre is a faith-based organization in the Southern Peninsula region of the Western Cape of South Africa. The ministry focus is on the prevention, care and treatment of HIV and AIDS. The foundation stone they have built on is in the Lord Jesus Christ who said, "As much as you do for one of the least of these, you do for Me."

South Africa’s children are dying from AIDS. More children are dying from HIV/AIDS each year. In Cape Town’s poorest neighbor-hoods, HIV/AIDS stands out as by far the most common cause of death.

This is true, not only for children, but for every category of people. Prevention is a huge part of Living Hope’s focus. Prevention is done mainly through a Life Skills program, Children’s and Holiday Clubs and work in Kalk Bay, Simon’s Town and Muizenberg’s public schools. Abstinence and faithfulness are emphasized for the youth and adults. In the Children’s Clubs, kids in high-risk families are provided a safe place in which to play, eat nourishing food and see positive role models for their lives. Every aspect of the prevention work includes HIV and AIDS lessons and words from the Bible to give hope and guidance to those who desire it.

Kerus House of Encouragement is located in the township of Soshanguve, has been caring for orphans in Soshanguve, South Africa, since June of 2008. After school each day, the children come to eat a nutritious meal and play in safety.  They receive medical care, tutoring for their schoolwork, and spiritual development training that will help them chart a positive course for their lives. 

All of the children attend school and live with a caring adult in the community. Kerus House assists these primary caregivers: it is not a residential orphanage where children spend the night. The center eases the financial burden of caring for each child, allowing caregivers to provide emotional support and instill cultural heritage in their homes. Currently, 50 children are receiving care As you consider going on this trip, we pray that you will understand the significance of reaching out to the victims of the HIV/AIDS pandemic with the love of Christ not only in South Africa but, upon your return, by serving locally to help the afflicted here in Denver. 

As you consider going on this trip, we pray that you will understand the significance of reaching out to the victims of the HIV/AIDS pandemic with the love of Christ not only in South Africa but, upon your return, by serving locally to help the afflicted here in Denver.

Ministry Possibilities

• Providing VBS activities for children in both locations
• Orphan care
• Community outreach
• Health care testing clinichs
  

Who is the team leader?

We are still looking for a team leader

What is the Global AIDS Initiative?

The Global AIDS Initiative team exists to mobilize the community at Cherry Hills to share the love and compassion of Christ with those infected and affected by AIDS locally, nationally and globally, through awareness, education and empowerment.

This team supports ministry at a local, national and global level. Supported ministries include HIV Care Link, a Denver ministry to those affected by HIV, Kerus Global Ministries, a Virginia-based ministry that develops HIV/AIDS awareness training curriculum, and missionaries in Kenya and Uganda. For more information contact Kathy Burr.

Contact

Kathy Burr
303.325.8427