this is an extraordinary opportunity to bring the word to ethiopia—and you are invited to be part of it! you know, there's one thing you can always do that makes you feel really good. that's helping people. ethiopia is a country that desperately needs our help! this is a place where 1 in 6 children die before age 5. won't you join me and give a piece of yourself to some of the most deserving people on the planet?
—sarah
where you'll go
gonder
Once the second most populous city in the world and the former capital of Ethiopia, its home to some of Ethiopia's most impressive historical sites. This city of 200,000 is also the setting for much of our ministry outreach activity. Partnering with Teen Mania, we'll hold healing meetings, work with kids and college students, and help in medical clinics, train leaders, and even plant trees.
addis ababaWith a growing population of two million people, Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city in Ethiopia. While there, we'll hold kids outreaches, participate in healing meetings, and experience the sites and customs of this interesting city.
*see ethiopia fact sheet for more on ethiopia
what you'll do
get ready to get dirty...during 14 days of intense, hands-on ministry• help out at local orphanages and medical clinics—where we'll love on kids, teach them english, and do whatever needs to be done
• hand out fliers and tracts door-to-door and pray for people
• distribute food, personal hygiene items, and school supplies
• participate in healing meetings in the city of gonder
*see travel schedule for itinerary and activities
what you need to know
because this trek will be physically demanding, we will only accept travelers that are 13 years old and older. anyone who is 13-15 years old must be accompanied by a guardian on the trek and have a signed release form. anyone who is 16-17 years old must have a signed release form.
trek priceA nonrefundable deposit of $500 per person is required upon registration.
Early Registration: $3,500 Balance Due May, 5, 2008.
Regular Registration: $3,995 Balance Due June 16, 2008.
includes:• round-trip airfare originating from washington-dulles airport
• lodging accommodations in dormitory setting
• two meals per day
• all transfer fees, departure taxes, and gratuities
• free travelers' medical insurance for american citizens if paid in full by may 5, 2008
• prices are per person, no single supplement available
cancellation policy: traveler may cancel without penalty any amount paid over and above the nonrefundable deposit, provided that the cancellation is before may 5, 2008. thereafter, the cancellation penalty is as follows: after may 6, 2008 initial deposit plus 35% of the tour price; after june 2, 2008: initial deposit plus 55% of the tour price (plus applicable late fees).
round-trip airfare to washington-dulles, va is not included in the package price.
tudor travel offers competitive airfares to washington-dulles. for information, call tudor travel at 1-303-638-7614 or email
marilyn@tudortravel.com.*see trek manual for complete details
partners
For this ethiopia trek 2008 we are partnering with Global Expositions:
http://www.globalexpeditions.com/
legal disclaimerIt is clearly understood that worldchild will provide the opportunity for spiritual enrichment and is in no way responsible for the operations of the local agents and other transportation companies. WCD acts only as an agent for the passenger with respect to transportation, hotels, and all other related travel services, and assumes no responsibility, however caused, for personal injury, damage, loss, accident, expense, delay, act of God, or military action beyond their control. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the passenger and the carrier. WCD is not responsible for unexpected transportation delays and changes, nor liable for additional expenses or loss of time which may be incurred. The airline/transportation companies concerned are not responsible for any acts, omissions, or events which may occur during the time passengers are not on board their vehicles. WCD reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participants to withdraw from the tour at their own expense when such an action is determined appropriate by WCD staff to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, and that of the tour/trek group in general. WCD shall not be responsible for any inadvertent errors in the trek brochure or other descriptive materials. The itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice and for any reason without allowance of refund. On advancement of deposit to WCD, the depositor agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions here mentioned.
where you'll go
