Cape Town

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Cape Town, South Africa

June 8 - 19, 2012

In Africa, 12 million children have lost at least one parent to AIDS and that number is likely to rise to 20 million by the end of the decade. A baby born to an HIV infected mother has only a 30% chance of being infected. This means at least 70% of children born to infected mothers will be free of the virus. Unfortunately, most will see their mothers and fathers die before they reach their 5th birthday.

Orchard: Africa (formerly Helping Hands in Africa) has pioneered and developed programs that address issues that exist alongside extreme poverty: AIDS prevention and patient care, Orphan intervention, Foster Care, Poverty Alleviation, Social Grant Access, After School Learning Centers, Preschools and more. At grass roots level, these projects have been proven to be sustainable and easy to duplicate.

Sun Valley has partnered with Orchard: Africa to help restore hope to those who are hurting. Join us, as we conduct a Vacation Bible School with a group of children in an Orchard: Africa village in Cape Town, South Africa. If you have a passion for children, this trip is for you!

You must be at least 18 years of age to attend this missing trip, or at least 13 if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fundraising options are available to help with the cost. Trip cost covers airfare, in-country food, transportation, housing, health insurance, and leader cost.

Interest Meeting:

Sunday, February 12, 1:00-2:00 PM, Room 201A

Registration Deadline:

February 19, 2012

Leaders:

Shannon & Scott Carpenter

Contact:

shannoncarpenter1@cox.net

Cost:

$3,800 ($200 non-refundable deposit required, fundraising options available)

Trip Size:

11-14 people

Partnership:

www.orchardafrica.org

Mandatory Meeting Dates:

  • Pre-trip Meeting 1: Sunday, February 19, 2:00-4:00 PM
  • Pre-trip Meeting 2: Sunday, March 18, 2:00-4:00 PM
  • Pre-trip Meeting 3: Sunday, April 15, 2:00-4:00 PM
  • Pre-trip Meeting 4: Sunday, May 6, 2:00-4:00 PM
  • Packing/Prayer: Wednesday, June 8, 6:00-8:00 PM
  • Reunion/Debrief: Sunday, July 1, 6:00-8:00 PM