Guatemala August 20 - 28/2016, SR1271
TRIP IS CLOSED
Guatemala is the most populous and largest economy in Central America, but its rural population still lives in great deprivation. Many are excluded socially, economically, and politically due to language and geographical barriers and to a lack of education and economic opportunities. As a result, Guatemala has among the worst "health outcomes" and "health indicators" in Latin America.
We will be serving the people of Cubulco. It is a small mountain town 5 hours, by bus, north of Guatemala City. At an elevation of 3200 feet, the weather is mild and pleasant. The people are warm, friendly and welcoming. Our missionary hosts are Julio and Veronica Cardenas. A majority of the citizens speak Spanish although some speak the native dialect of Achi. We will have interpreters available to assist us.
GHO has partnered with AMG (Advancing the Ministry of the Gospel) http://www.amginternational.org/www. for many years. We will provide a full complement of medical and surgical services at Senorita Elena Medical Center. Surgical cases will mostly include hernias, gallbladders, hysterectomies and adnexal surgery. We will also have a medical clinic outreach each day at the hospital. The hospital provides ongoing medical support but only offers surgery 1-2 times a year with visiting medical teams. Over 15,000 patients each year are given the gospel message as they receive medical and dental treatment.
We will travel August 20th to Guatemala City, and take a bus to Cubulco August 21st. We will see patients in the clinic and do surgery August 22-26, then head back toward Guatemala City for a final team excursion, returning home on August 28th.
Please contact the team leader Drea Olmstead MD at [email protected] with further questions & information.
Global Health Outreach
P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol TN 37621
Phone: 888-230-2637
Fax: 423-764-1417
Financial
$2,345.00
$150.00
| $150.00 | Application fee (due upon applying) | |
| $1,395.00 | Project fee (due two weeks prior to trip) | |
| $600.00 | International Airfare* (approximate) (due upon ticketing) | |
| $200.00 | Domestic Airfare* (varies with starting location) | |
| $0.00 | (*Administrative credit will be made when exact costs available) |
Forms
Frequently Asked Questions - Travel
Frequently Asked Questions - Trip Costs
Frequently Asked Questions - Applications
Frequently Asked Questions - Trips
Travel/Waiver Form Required
Please fill out this form and email ([email protected]) or fax (423-764-1417) after submitting your application.
Trip Participant Handbook
An in-depth manual to guide you start-to-finish on your GHO trip.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Important Note! The expiration date on your valid passport MUST be 6 months beyond the return date of your trip. It may take 3 to 6 months to receive a passport from your local passport office; therefore, you may consider obtaining your passport via g3visas at www.g3visas.com.
- Some foreign language skill is greatly appreciated
- Vaccinations
Responsibilities
- Attending morning and evening team meetings, including devotions
- Serving in the capacity of position on team and/or at direction of the team leader
Restrictions
- General and GYN Surgery Team
Preparation
- Complete passport if not already.
- Talk with family
- Start fundraising
- Please fax all required form to 423-764-1417 or email to [email protected]
Stories
Similar Opportunities
