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| Monday, July 2, 2012 to Monday, July 23, 2012 |
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| Mission Code: RU12-07INT |
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About Russia
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, its shaky orphan-care system also fell. Alcohol consumption increased to 10 times the U.S. level. The instances of divorce also climbed, along with the HIV-infection rate, which is now one of the highest in the world. And, according to a 2007 UNICEF report, the annual number of children without parental care in Russia "has more than doubled over the last 10 years, despite falling birth rates." Currently, there are more than750,000 children in the orphanage system and hundreds of thousands more living in the streets. The goal of Orphan Outreach in Russia is to involve and empower local churches to do the work of orphan care. The ministry focus is on orphan graduates-those orphans who are leaving the orphanage system. Without essential living skills, education, or employment possibilities, many of these young people resort to addictions, prostitution, or suicide. To help prevent such outcomes, Orphan Outreach has begun to support local orphanages and ministries to bridge a child's transition from orphan-care to independent living. |
Worried about finances?
Most people raise their support for international mission trips, don’t let finances stand in the way of doing God’s work. Learn more about raising support at http://www.orphanoutreach.org/missions/travelresources/raisingsupport.asp.
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| TRIP ITINERARY |
Interns will serve at Nikolsky orphanage, Crisis Center/Hospital #15 and with our orphan graduates in St. Petersburg.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Depart Hometown, USA.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Arrive in St. Petersburg, Russia in the evening.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Full day of rest and preparation for the upcoming weeks of ministry.
Thursday, July 5, 2012 through Friday, July 20, 2012
Ministry with sightseeing and rest in between
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Team Debrief
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Shop and Tour
Monday, July 23, 2012
Early Morning Departure from St. Petersburg
This is a general tentative itinerary that is subject to change. |
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| TRIP COST |
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Total trip cost includes an estimated land cost of $2,500* plus approximately $2,000 for international and domestic airfare between the USA and Russia.
Land cost of $2,500 is all-inclusive: all meals, lodging, in-country transportation, insurance, interpreters, bottled water, sightseeing, etc.
* The estimated land cost is subject to change based on changes in the total number of trip participants, trip itinerary or length of trip.
**Orphan Outreach arranges all air travel. Costs confirmed at time of booking. |
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When traveling internationally, most airlines allow passengers to carry two checked bags at 50 pounds maximum. Typically, your 1st checked bag is free and your 2nd bag costs approximately $30- $75, one way, depending on where you are traveling. Your mission trip cost includes the cost of a 2nd bag on the way to your country of service. However, on the return flight home we ask that you not check a 2nd bag and either stuff a bag inside another, leave or throw away the bag, or pay for your 2nd bag on your own. Utilizing your 1st checked bag for personal use and your 2nd bag for humanitarian aid and supplies, will ensure an empty bag that can be left behind or stowed inside your 1st bag for the return flight.
You can purchase an expandable duffle bag at Walmart for $15. If you are taking an Orphan Outreach bag, the Orphan Outreach trip leader will help coordinate getting the bag back.
For more information, view baggage policies on the airline’s website:
• American Airlines http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/baggageAllowance.jsp
• Continental Airlines https://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/default.aspx
• Delta Airlines http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/index.jsp
• Lufthansa Airlines http://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/Baggage-overview
• British Airways http://www.britishairways.com/travel/baggag/public/en_us
If you have any questions regarding baggage, please email missions@orphanoutreach.org. |
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TRIP APPLICATIONS DUE (Apply Online)
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TEAM INTERVIEWS COMPLETED (Team Finalized)
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INTERN TEAM ANNOUNCED |
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$250 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE |
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