So this was mainly supposed to be for Gabon, but we have since then decided we are going to Haiti during spring break, which is March 13th-21st, but we will only be going from March 13th-18th. As of right now we need about 500 more dollars total for the both of us.
Here is a little more information
SCORE International Rapid Response Mission Teams
Help meet the physical and spiritual need of those in Haiti
Trip Cost: $1,200 per person
Cost includes: Airfare, meals, lodging, ground transportation, insurance, and supplies.
Trip Dates:
Jan 30 – Feb 4
Feb 6 – 11
Feb 13 – 18
Feb 20- 25
Feb 27 – Mar 4
March 6 – 11
March 13 – 18
Tentative Trip Schedule:
Saturday: fly from USA to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. SCORE will pick you up at the airport and take you to a hotel in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic.
Sunday: Purchase food, water, and medical supplies. Drive 7 hours to border of DR / Haiti.
Monday: Drive 1 hour to Port au Prince. Set up distribution center / medical clinic. Stay in Haiti until early evening then drive back to border to stay in Dominican Republic overnight.
Tuesday: Same as Monday.
Wednesday: Drive 7 hours back to Santo Domingo. Stay in town of Juan Dolio that night.
Thursday: Fly home to USA from Santo Domingo airport (SDQ).
What to Bring:
Pack light! Bring two to three changes of clothing. $100 or less of spending money will be plenty unless you are bringing extra cash to buy donation supplies with. Sleeping conditions may vary at the border, so be prepared to sleep on the ground or in rough environments.
How to Sign Up:
Go to our website (www.scoreinternational.org) and click on “Resources” and then “Forms and Documents.” Download the Traveler Application and fill it out. Send in the Application via email or fax as soon as possible. SCORE needs full payment for your trip when you sign up so that we can purchase your airfare and reserved your space. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
Safety Concerns:
As of right now our people on the ground do not foresee and safety concerns in the Dominican Republic. This is why we feel it is best to bring teams in through the DR and stage the trips from there. As the groups go into Haiti, we will have a security envoy that will travel with them.
Health Concerns:
There are no required immunizations at this time. You can refer to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for up to date information about shots and immunizations. (www.cdc.gov)
Passports:
Yes, passports are required to fly into and out of the Dominican Republic as well as travel between the DR and Haiti.
Ultimate Goal:
The ultimate goal of our Rapid Response Mission Teams in twofold. We want to go and provide physical and medical relief to those in need, but more importantly we want to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and meet their spiritual needs.
That's the load down of our trip, and we also know many of the missionaries and people in leadership down there and its safe and reliable.
We love you guys and will be updating this more regularly now as this gets closer to Haiti and then we will continue with our steps to get to Gabon.
Love from the deepest parts of our soul,
Meg and Mariah
