This will depend on which country you go to. In Peru, there is an apartment above The Pucusana Project Office. In South Africa there are families that are willing to host.

Each partner may have a more specific packing list. When you check in with contacts, be sure to ask. In the meantime, here are some basic ideas of what to bring:

Must Haves:

• Travel Purse or Travel Wallet – nothing fancy to prevent theft.
• Cell Phone: with protected case, password protected & E-SIM.
• PASSPORT
• Driver’s License
• Cash (Bring US dollars in brand new bills to exchange. NOTE: Exchange rate changes often and will be different for each country)
• Backpack
• Bible & Journal
• Reusable water Bottle
• Clothing for the climate and season

Toiletry Items:

*Reminder – travel sizes if items are in carry on

*You can buy toiletry items when you get there if you want to save on space.

• Glasses
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent (Mosquitoes)
• Lip balm
• Lotions, Acne Creams
• Perfume
• Shaver
• Deodorant
• Soap or Body Wash
• Aloe
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Make-up
• Hairbrush
• Hair bands and/or bobby pins
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Contacts & Eye Drops
• Feminine Products
• Jewelry (Nothing valuable)

Other: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

• Wax earplugs – for sleeping because you WILL hear everything outside your window.
• FirstAid Items
• Common Cold Meds
• Aspirin, Tylenol, or Pain Meds
• Anti-Diarrhea Meds
• Pepto-Bismol & TUMS
• Sunburn relief – Aloe and Bug Spray
• Urinary Tract Infection Meds (just in case, you never know)

Electronics:

*** Outlets will be different for each country, you may need a converter before you go.

• Phone
• iPad/tablet
• Laptop
• Chargers
• Headphones

Each trip is unique, and therefore, the cost will change, but your goal should be to raise about $3,000 USD. 

Breakdown of cost:

The Global Partners will cover rent for the duration of your trip but you are responsible for fundraising for the rest of your trip.

This will vary from country to country and for any delays you may have. You should expect to travel at least 18 hours.

Like most things in life, the risk is part of living; however, our intern partners are in relatively safe areas. To reduce risk, be aware of your surroundings, never carry all your money in one place (only carry what you need), and a cross-body travel bag is a good choice. Be sure to research to learn more about preventing theft before you go.

Again, this will be specific to each partner. You can expect to work closely with the ministry going on in your host country, working five to seven days a week and working with children.

All of our partners have at least one person who speaks English. In Peru, Spanish is the most spoken language. In South Africa, a few languages, such as Africaans, English, Xhosa, and Zulu, are the most common in the area. In the Philippines, Tagalog and Cebuano are most common. It is not necessary that you learn the language(s), but it would be helpful for you to learn a few basics of the language BEFORE you go.

You can expect to work and eat alongside your coworkers. This is exciting and can be intimidating sometimes. You should go with an open mind; people all over the world are culinary experts of their region. You will need to go outside your comfort zone to try new foods. It is rude to turn down food offered to you, please respect your hosts! If you have a dietary restriction, be sure to let your team leader know BEFORE you go. Most of the time, you will make breakfast for yourself.

Again, this will change for each partner. In Peru, when you go with the team, they have a vehicle, you can also get around most of Pucusana by walking or moto-taxi (moto-taxis are very cheap, usually $1 -$2 a ride). In South Africa the church has several vehicles and any time you need to go places you will be driven.