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Overview of 2011-2012 Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Kenya Mission Trips
Overview
Our mission trips are multifaceted ministries focused on building relationships with the Dominicans, Haitians, and/or Kenyans and their communities, by working hand in hand with the local church on construction projects, on the provision of free medical care and educational programs, regardless of race, religion, gender or socioeconomic status.
Foundation for Peace (FFP) Leadership
Individual mission teams are organized in the US by experienced men and women from a variety of churches and universities. Trips are coordinated in the Dominican Republic and Anse-a-pitre,Haiti by Kristin Hamner, Ana Hernandez, Fernelis Inoa and Cici Lugo who live in Santo Domingo. Our Haiti staff is led by Michel Valentin who lives in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti along with Hernery Valentin and Dessalines Enselme. Wendy Patchin, Frank Spernza, and Ken Culver provide leadership in the US. Our trips to Kenya are conducted in partnership with Pastors Stephen and Rosemary Mbogo and AfricAmani.
Who Should Participate and What Skills Are Needed?
For those joining church-organized mission trips, people who want to participate in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and serving those in need are welcome, regardless of denomination.
For non-church led trips, all people who have a desire to serve those in need with love have a place on one of our mission teams.
No particular physical or language skills are required. There are no age limitations, but "developing world" conditions may preclude participation by those with certain health conditions. Please consult your physician if you are concerned (a physician's approval is required for those over 65 years and those with chronic diseases). Single and married adults, families, teenagers, and children accompanied by their parents are welcome. During 2010, more than 800 volunteers ranging in age form 5 - 82 years of age worked in the DR, Haiti and Kenya.
Pre-trip Preparation for Mission Trips
Most teams have one meeting or teleconference per month to prepare for these exciting, life-changing mission trips. Now is the time to begin praying about your involvement with this trip. Letters to friends and relatives requesting prayer support and fundraising assistance should begin as soon as possible after completion of the online application and submission of the non-refundable deposit ($250 for DR, and Haiti trips and $500 for Kenya).
Application Process and Costs
Interested persons should apply online at www.foundationforpeace.org. Once a completed on-line application has been received, you will receive an email with additional instructions. For questions, please contact Ken Culver at ken@foundationforpeace.org or by calling 973-813-6122.
The in-country cost of trips to the Dominican Republic is $1,150 plus airfare and $1,250 per person plus airfare for those traveling to Haiti. For Kenya, the in-country cost is $1,750 plus airfare. The in-country fee for all trips covers transportation, lodging and meals, construction supplies, medicines and educational materials. Please sign-up up soon and send in your deposit; space is limited for many of the trips.
Trip dates, in-country work locations (lodging locations) and Leadership Group (Preparation Location) Group Leader(s)
| 2011-2012 Mission Trips to the Dominican Republic and Haiti | |||
| Trip Dates | Number | Work Location (Lodging Location) | Leadership Group (Preparation Location) Group Leader(s) |
| February 6 - February 14 | 1YACS | Santo Domingo and surrounding areas (Santo Domingo, DR) | Young Americans Christian School (Conyers, GA) Leaders: Jan Taylor |
| February 17 - February 21 | 1LT | Tour and Review of FFP DR and Haiti Projects | FFP trip (Mendham, NJ) Leaders: Ken Culver, Kristin Hamer. Michel Valentin and Wendy Patchin |
| February 23 - March 3 | 1CC | Ganthier (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Cornerstone Church (San Francisco, CA) Leaders: Pastor Paul Conti and Anne Shibley |
| March 4 - March 9 | 1CSE | Villa Mella and surrounding communities (Villa Mella, DR) | College of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing (Morristown, NJ) Leaders: Drs. Eileen Specchio and Thomas Barrett |
| March 4 - March 9 | 1UM | San Pedro and surrounding communities (San Pedro de Macoris, DR) | University of Memphis School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Memphis, TN) Leader: Marilyn Wark |
| March 12 - March 16 | 1WC | Fond Parisien (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Wagner College (Staten Island, NY) Leader: Paula Tropello |
| March 17 - March 23 | 1WR | Fond Parisien (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Westerly Road Church (Princeton, NJ) Leaders: Carine Toussaint |
| March 21 - March 28 | 1WPC | Ganthier (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Woodside Presbyterian Church (Yardley, PA) Leaders: Bob Broeze and Kelli Regan |
| April 3 - April 10 | 1PHS | La Javilla de la Cruz (Villa Mella, DR) | Palisades High School and Notre Dame High School (Riegelsville, PA) Leader: Elizabeth Cruickshank |
| May 3 - May 10 | 1UP | Fond Parisien (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | University of Pennsylvania College of Nursing (Yardley, PA) Leader: Carrie Steele |
| May 17 - May 26 | 1PCCT | Ganthier (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (Chatham, NJ) Leader: Hank Belusa |
| May 30 - June 8 | 1A | AVAILABLE (Dominican Republic) | AVAILABLE - Email ken@foundationforpeace.org if interested in bring a group on these dates |
| May 30 - June 8 | 1H | AVAILABLE (Haiti)* | AVAILABLE - Email ken@foundationforpeace.org if interested in bring a group on these dates |
| June 13 - June 22 | 2A | AVAILABLE (Dominican Republic) | AVAILABLE - Email ken@foundationforpeace.org if interested in bring a group on these dates |
| June 13 - June 22 | 2CC | Ganthier (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Cornerstone Church (San Francisco, CA) Leaders: Pastor Paul Conti and Anne Shibley |
| June 27 - July 6 | 1EC | Ganthier (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Eben-Ezer Church (Newark, NJ) Leader: Anide Jean, Betty Jean and Emmanuela Audige |
| June 27 - July 6 | 1FPC | Batey Algodon (Barahona, DR) | First Presbyterian Church (Bradenton, FL) Leaders: Pastor Mark and Stacey Jernigan |
| June 27 - July 6 | 1HOPE | El Brisal (San Pedro de Macoris, DR) | Hope Presbyterian Church (Randolph, NJ) Leader: Pastor Mark Wellman |
| June 27 - July 6 | 2WPC | Haina (Santo Domingo, DR) | Woodside Presbyterian Church (Yardley, PA) Leaders: Bruce and Judy Jones |
| June 29 - July 7 | 1LVPC | Brisas de los Palmares (Villa Mella, DR) | Long Valley Presbyterian Church (Long Valley, NJ) Leaders: Pastor Aaron Nagel and Frank Speranza |
| July 11 - July 20 | 1CHPC | La Javilla de la Cruz (Villa Mella, DR) | College Hill Presbyterian Church (Easton, PA) Leader: Dan Molnar |
| July 11 - July 20 | 1PR | Ganthier (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Princeton Team (Princeton, NJ) Leader: Anne Hoppenot |
| July 11 - July 24 | 1SPU | Ganthier (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Seattle Pacific University (Seattle, WA) Leader: Owen Sallee |
| July 11 - July 20 | 4C | AVAILABLE (Dominican Republic) | AVAILABLE - Email ken@foundationforpeace.org if interested in bring a group on these dates |
| July 13 - July 21 | 1FPHP | Pantoja (Santo Domingo, DR) | First Presbyterian Church (High Point, NC) Leader: Jeanette Quick |
| July 25 - August 3 | 1PPC | TBD (San Pedro de macoris, DR) | Praise Presbyterian Church (Somerset, NJ) Leader: Mina Chang |
| July 25 - August 3 | 1WHS | La Javilla de la Cruz (Villa Mella, DR) | Westfield High School Project '79 (Westfield, NJ) Leader: Peter Horn |
| July 25 - August 3 | 3NPC | Zumbon (Santo Domingo, DR) | Noroton Presbyterian Church (Darien, CT) Leaders: Pastor Stuart Smith, Abby Young and Ben Valentine |
| July 25 - August 3 | 5H | AVAILABLE (Haiti)* | AVAILABLE - Email ken@foundationforpeace.org if interested in bring a group on these dates |
| August 8 - August 17 | 1PCM | Anse-a-pitre, Haiti (Pedernales, DR) | Presbyterian Church in Morristown (Morristown, NJ) Leader: Ken Culver |
| August 8 - August 17 | 3WPC | Ganthier (Fond Parisien, Haiti)* | Woodside Presbyterian Church (Yardley, PA) Leader: Bob Broeze |
| August 8 - August 17 | 6B | AVAILABLE (Dominican Republic) | AVAILABLE - Email ken@foundationforpeace.org if interested in bring a group on these dates |
| November 8 - November 13 | 1REV | Tour and Review of FFP DR and Haiti Projects | Mendham, NJ (Leaders: Ken Culver and Wendy Patchin |
| 2012 Mission Trips to Kenya | |||
| Trip Dates | Number | Work Location (Lodging Location) | Leadership Group (Preparation Location) Group Leader(s) |
| June 27 - July 10 | 2K | Mathare North-Nairobi (Karen, Nairobi) | Africamani (Mendham, NJ) Leaders: Ken Culver, Stephen Mbogo, Rosemary Mbogo and Wendy Patchin |
| June 28 - July 14 | 3K | ByGrace Children's Home (Ngong Hills) | ByGrace Trust (La Mirada, CA) Leaders: Pastors Stephen Mbogo and Rosemary Mbogo and Dee Hamilton |