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2015 Spring Break Medical Mission Trip

International: Guatemala

Mission Statement


Our purposes in our mission trips are threefold:


  1. To glorify God with our hearts, minds, and lives.

  2. To share the love and Good News of Christ with people by helping to meet their physical and spiritual needs in partnership with the local church.

  3. To provide students and doctors a first-hand experience that encourages them to integrate their faith and medical training in future service, both locally and globally.


When is it?

Sunday, March 15-20, 2014 MS1/ MS2 trip to Guatemala City, Guatemala

Saturday, March 21-27, 2014 MS3/4 trip to Grand Guave, Haiti



Please set aside the Saturday before your trip to sort drugs, be introduced to your teams, and review the physical exam. We’ll leave Southwestern on Sunday bright and early and unpack and sort the medications on Sunday night after we arrive. We will leave on Friday once again bright and early! Our plan is to get everybody safely back by late Friday night.
What will we be doing: You will rotate as one medical team to see patients in the mountains near Guatemala City. You will also see the children at the orphanage that we work with in Guatemala City. You will have a team of 12 students, 1 PA, and 2 MD.
COST:

Guatemala/Haiti: $800 due Friday, December 12th by 5pm. After Dec. 12th the $800 paid will be non-refundable as plane tickets will be purchased. The second payment of $300 is due by Monday, Jan 5th by 5pm. The final payment of $300 will be due February 6th. The cost includes flight, in-country costs and meals, translators, equipment, insurance, and living.
What if I have to cancel?

Because there is limited space, we hope that everyone would make a serious commitment to the trip. If a family emergency arises a full refund will be given. However, if some other conflict forces a student to cancel their El Paso trip before Saturday, March 1st, they will be refunded the money paid less the $200 deposit. Cancellations after March 1st will be refunded based on the amount of money left after the week. Guatemala students will be unable to get their $800 refunded after Jan 5th due to plane ticket purchases.


Will I be safe?

Some amount of risk always exists when you decide to travel overseas. We are aware of potential warnings and take precautions as we travel in-country and make decisions so as not to risk our volunteers’ health or safety. We train our staff to follow all the safety procedures and make every effort to stay informed through a variety of sources and continue to pray for each of our volunteers and mission trip groups.


How much money should I take?

You should bring money for souvenirs and occasional snacks along the trip.

We recommend you bring small bills (1s,5s,10s and 20s) Bills need to be new (large-face bills) with no marks or tears. Credit and debit cards are accepted in most of the major stores and some little stores at the market. Traveler checks are not. The amount of money you bring depends in how much you want to spend and the type of shopper you are.
What if I get sick?

We recommend that you always have on your carry on your prescription medication, and a first aid kit with all the over-the-counter medicines. If there were a serious illness or accident, staff would be available to immediately transport you to a safe hospital or clinic for quality health care. If you get sick and feel like we need to call you a doctor we have a house calls doctor as well. Also we recommend that you visit your doctor before traveling to make sure you are in good conditions to travel. We will also carry a first aid kit with us all times.


Will I have language problems since I’m going to a non-English speaking

country?

We will have interpreters to help you communicate with the people but remember that there are many ways to communicate and express love with out words smiles and hugs for example have the same translation and they are for free!


Will I be able to communicate via phone or internet?

If your phone company has roaming you might be able to use your own phone but make sure of the cost and service before you leave. Some cell phone providers can be utilized in-country but can be very expensive (the bill can go up without even knowing it!!!).

You might be able to use the hotel or lodging place internet but with our busy schedule you may not have time for daily access.
Can I drink the Water?

We recommend that you don’t drink the water. Remember to have a few bottles with you for the plane ride overseas. Make sure to drink plenty water, bottled water will be provided for you to drink and brush your teeth. If you need additional water or soft drinks we will make stops at the grocery store for you to buy it.


What will I eat?

Depending on our schedule, budget and location you might eat at fast food restaurants, orphanage, or buy food at the grocery store to prepare your own meals. Make sure to bring some snacks to eat between meals like, peanut butter crackers, and granola bars, nuts, Chex-Mix etc.


What do I pack?

Refer to the packing checklist in the manual as guide. Also make sure to follow the guidelines of the airline you travel. You will be allowed to bring 1 checked bag of 50 pounds.


What’s the weather like?

Check out the Guatemala facts for more information about the weather in each area of Guatemala. Or go to www.weather.com.


Where will we stay: Los humitos (facility) is 22 miles away from Guatemala city, about 1 hour away with traffic. Located in a little village surrounding Lake Amatitlan.
From the airport is 45 minutes and from fundaniños 30 to 40 minutes depending the traffic as well.

Address: Km. 35.5 Carretera que bordea el Lago de Amatitlan


Aldea Los Humitos
Finca San Bernado
Travel to airport: We will meet at UTSW to park our vehicles and shuttle over to the airport together. Upon arrival, a van will shuttle us back from the airport to UTSW.

Do I need a sleeping bag: No, beds and linens will be provided. Men and women will room separately. Please refer to the “what to bring” list.
Vaccinations: We encourage you to check the CDC website to verify needed/recommended vaccinations. Hep A & B and tetanus are highly recommended. Malaria prophylaxis as also highly recommended. Please work early to obtain these.

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