CCV will travel to Uganda to serve alongside a ministry that is transforming the local community by rising up and mentoring local orphan's, including holistic farming and enterprise. Our team will visit, work alongside them, and catch the vision for more development that's underway.
Basic Information:
Trip Dates: June 5 - 15, 2024
Trip Leader: Tyler Martz and Raquel Martz, founders of The Malachi Project
Team Size: 15
Deadline: April 1, 2024 at midnight or when the trip fills up.
What will be doing? This trip is designed to allow us the privilege of witnessing the work and serving alongside the Malachi Project. We'll spend days with the local men and women who are working hard to transform their community with orphan care using a holistic approach. Afternoons the team will hold a VBS for local children that attend the Malachi Project school. Specific itinerary will be determined in the few weeks before the trip. Flexibility is key!
Who can go? Age limit is 13+ with a parent. Participants should be in good physical condition and an experienced traveler.
Where do we stay? We will stay in local hotel near Kampala, Uganda.
Requirements
- Passport must be valid and in hand by March 5, 2024 and cannot expire prior to January 1, 2025.19
- Visa to Uganda- help will be provided to submit correctly
- Attend all pre-trip meetings- TBD
- Complete background check for anyone 18 yrs and older
- Attend CCV Starting Point class (if you haven't been already)
FLIGHTS/Travel info: We will require a color photo copy of your valid passport. According to Federal Government regulations your passport must not expire within 6 months of your return date. Your passport must be valid through January 1, 2025. If you need to apply for a passport for the first time or to renew your current passport, please visit travel.state.gov for applications and processing. You must have your passport to us 60 days prior to departure to allow you enough time to file for your Visa.
Do I need to get any shots? Where can I get shots?
Please visit cdc.gov/travel for up to date vaccination requirements for your destination. Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry to Uganda and proof of vaccination must be presented for your visa and upon arrival into Uganda. Zika virus is also present in Uganda. Currently Passport Health is the only clinic in Phoenix that offers the Yellow Fever vaccine. Please inquire soon as there has been a shortage of Yellow Fever Vaccines in the USA.
Do I need a Visa? How do I get it?
A visa is required. You will need to apply for a Ugandan Visa 2 weeks prior to travel. Visa requires payment of $50. We have taken $50 off the cost of the trip so that you can pay it directly.
What’s the cost? The cost for the trip is $3200.00
This includes: International airfare, lodging, transportation in country, and meals while in country. This also covers emergency medical insurance for trip participants while in country.
Does not include: Passport fees, visa application fee, and vaccinations. Meals on travel days and any other personal spending money you'll want.
Deposit: $320 is non-refundable and due at the time of registration. If a cancellation is made after airline tickets have been purchased you will be responsible for the cost of the ticket.
Full payment is due 2 weeks prior to departure.
FUNDRAISING, Donations, and Payment INFORMATION:
We absolutely encourage fundraising. Very few people pay for the trip on their own. Number 1 way is to send support letters. Tell your friends and family about the trip, share with them the ministry, and ask them to donate. Number 2 way is to put in some hard work and do garage sales and car washes, get together with other team members to make a bigger impact. You will talk about this when you get together as a team. Any donations made to CCV for your trip will be tax deductible. Payments for your own trip are considered payments and are not tax deductible. Fundraising Guide that can give you ideas and get you started. FundraisingGuide.pdf