Overview
Liberia is the perfect destination for Mission work and Study Tour. Liberia is the first and only African nation started by US free slaves in 1821. It’s the only country in the world where the Declaration of Independence was signed in a church, The Historic (1821) Providence Baptist Church on July 26, 1847. Lott Carey, a free slave, served as the first missionary and Pastor of Providence Baptist Church. Liberia’s first President, Joseph Jenkins Roberts, originated from Lynchburg, Virginia; 12 of 16 Liberia’s first Presidents were born in the US. Much work has been done to advance mission outreach, a safe-haven for people of Negro Descend, the liberation of Africa and community-building.
For 168 years (1821-1989), Mission Work played a pivotal role in the independence, pyscho-socio-economical-political and spiritual growth of Liberia and West Africa.
Since 1989, post-war/conflict Liberia has created gaps, disconnect, post traumatic stress, survival mode, Ebola epidemic, proliferation of churches, economic depression, brain drain, miseducation, strategic innovation stagnation, corruption, tribalism, unsustainable projects; yet an eager, youthful population (78% of 4.3 million) presents new opportunities for learning and self-reliance.
Trip Highlights
- Come experience the tropical rainforest Atlantic scenic setting of West Africa on an 10-day mission immersion.
- Join in a life-changing learning experience of West Africa: History, People and Contemporary Issues.
- Share the plan of salvation through one-on-one/group evangelism, teaching and preaching.
- Minister to both the spiritual and practical needs of people (teaching and feeding children, safe drinking water wells – sanitation).
- Equip and encourage Community Leaders through Leadership Center of Excellence.
- Envision 2019-22: Partner with a Village Academy, etc.
Activities
- Tourism: Historic sites, Cross cultural exchange, Engaging ethnic groups
- Evangelism: Personal/Group, Teaching, Preaching
- Community Development: Sarpawean Village (water wells, sanitation, school building project, children feeding, needs assessment, etc.)
- Special Projects: Teachers Training, Elders Dialogue (Governance and Sustainability)
Goals/Outcomes
- 12 Mission Volunteers will travel and have life-learning mission immersion experiences in evangelism, cross cultural lessons in ethnic groups language, history, village life;
- Rehabilitate 2 water wells; rehabilitate toilet and shower areas;
- Complete Academy’s needs assessment, land survey and registered deed; Contract and MOU, draft construction plans;
- Hold 2 Teacher Training Workshops (Urban and Rural) for 40 teachers in the areas of Early Childhood Education and an Intro to Teacher “C” Certificate Training;
- Hold 2 Leadership Workshops (Village Elders, Pastors
Accommodations
- 6 nights at Reeves Air B & B or Royal Hotel
- 1 night Catholic Mission Gbarnga City
Itinerary
Day 1: Travel
- Departure home city/ connecting into Brussels/Monrovia
Day 2: Welcome to Roberts International Airport (RIA), Monrovia, Liberia
- Arrival at RIA.
- We provide a group transfer to a comfortable Air B&B or local hotel in Monrovia.
- Welcome and dinner served.
- Three meals and bottle drinking water provided daily.
Driving: 1 hour
Day 3: Relax, Liberian coffee, orientation, brief tour of Monrovia and dinner
- Relaxing morning at home away from home and or on the ELWA Atlantic Beach.
- Liberian coffee orientation, lunch.
- Brief tour of the suburbs of Monrovia.
- Good Samaritan’s partnership of ELWA Hospital, Academy.
- Drive through the City of Monrovia.
- Visit Providence Island where early free slaves landed in 1821; early settlers dwelling points on Snapper Hill; historic Providence Baptist Church, City Square; US Embassy, Cape Mesurado, Capitol Hill,
Day 4: Sarpawean Village: Academy, Water Sanitation, Children Feeding
- Hike through the patchwork of villages: Duazohn, Schiefflin, Du and Sarpawean. Our guides will illuminate the history of this indigenous Bassa tribe and the rivalrous chiefdoms.
- A short walk through the Sarpawean Village, Du River and Academy Project Site.
- Engage villagers, teach the children, dialogue with the elders, feed the children.
Day 5: Overnight Rural Trip to Gbarnga, Bong County
- Visit Orphanage, University of Liberia Fendall Campus.
- Drive through part of the 1m acre Firestone Rubber Plantation, Booker Washington Institute, Kakata, Totota Farms, Gbondoi, Suakoko, Phoebe Hospital, Cuttington University, Kpatawee Water Falls.
- We overnight at the Leadership Center in Gbarnga.
Day 6: Rural Leadership Workshops: Teachers’ Training, Pastoral Institute in Gbarnga City
- Enjoy the splendor of rural village life.
- Cross cultural learning with local teachers, leaders and students from central Liberia at a local community center.
- Return to Monrovia, rest and prepare for ministering with three – four local churches.
Day 7: Sunday Worship: Historic Providence Baptist Church (1821), Gracie A. Reeves Memorial Baptist Church & Clinic, Restoration Baptist Church
- Early birds are welcome to join in the worship at historic Providence Baptist Church.
- Three other services at three locations of the city provide opportunity to worship at the Grace Church, Restoration Church, First Baptist Church, Congo Town.
Day 8: Sarpawean Village Projects,
- Continue the projects with the Sarpawean Village: Academy, Water Sanitation, Construction Project on Academy, Agriculture.
- Relax at the LiBassa Ecolodge Marshall Pool next to the Atlantic Ocean, Marshall Area.
Day 9: Courtesy Calls: Vice President of Liberia, Associate Justice, USAid, JFK Medical Center/ Hospital
- Courtesy calls on the VP of Liberia, one of the Associate Justices/Former Chief Justice.
- Dialogue with the USAID Director, visit the JFK Hospital; Shopping time.
Day 10: Free morning, Departure from Monrovia/Brussels/ US connection/ Home City
- Free relaxing morning.
- Debrief, depart for the airport.
- Check-in and departure from Monrovia/Brussels to the US/connecting home city.
What’s Included
Call 404-915-6613 to reserve the trip.
Price Includes
- Trip – Travel Cost: $3500.00
- International ticket, Double occupancy accommodations, 3 meals & drinks; local transportation when arriving and departing with the group, charges, tips, others];
- Sightseeing, study, meeting local leaders, villagers, engaging in a community project on itinerary;
- $500 ticket deposit by 1st April (partial refund on 21st April); balance due on 1st May;
- 6 nights at Reeves Air B & B or Royal Hotel
- 1 night Catholic Mission Gbarnga City
Not Included:
- Passport/Visa/ Immunization.
- Travel and Health Insurances, all types of Insurances.
- Personal Expenses (laundry, phone calls, all insurances, etc.)
Consider as You sign up
- Airline tickets – Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed with the4 minimum number of participants required to operate.
- Travel insurance – To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.
Additional Information
- A deposit of $500 per person is required at time of booking to secure space. Full payment is required 60 days before departure date.
- If you decide to transfer or cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice:
- 91+ days prior to departure = $0
- 61 to 90 days = $500 per person
- 31 to 60 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost in non-refundable/non-transferable
- 0-30 days prior to departure = 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable/non-transferable
Single Accommodations
- There is no single supplement fee for those willing to share accommodations with a same-gender roommate. If you are willing to share but we are unable to pair you with a same-gender roommate, you will not be charged the single supplement fee.
- If you do not wish to share and request single accommodations, you will be required to pay the single supplement fee.
- Please be advised that there are a limited number of single accommodations available.
- For more details about traveling solo, contact us.
- Single supplement 2019 – $799
Weather
- Travelers must prepare for tropical rainforest, 80’s hot/dry/rainy weather.
- Our trips are built around the early or ending rainy season.
General Information
- Additional trip information will be provided upon sign up and or calls with questions.
Departure Dates
- 23rd July – 2nd August 2019
Gear List
The key to staying comfortable is think tropical rainy season. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, your need versatile layers that mix and match to humidity. This gear list is provided to help you in choosing your equipment and clothing for this trip. Try to bring only what is necessary.
Provided by Go Ye
- Accommodations, meals and hospitality
- Transportation, local gratuity
- Daily activities of community/special projects
- Mission and or Study Tours
- Consultation
Required Items to be provided by Traveler
- Base Layer Tops and Bottoms
- Day Pack
- Duffel Bag or Sof-sided suitcase (51L – 100L)
- Walking shoes, pants, socks,
- Long sleeve shirts
- Sun block and lip balm
- Water Bottles
Recommended Items to be provided Traveler
- Casual clothing for travel and town wear (Lightweight, Easily Washable)
- Duffel Bag (Small, for Overnight Trip)
- Ear Plugs
- Electrical Adapter Plug and Converter
- Fleece/Wood Glooves
- Hat
- Insect Repellant (DEET)
- Luggage tags and Locks
- Passport/Money Belt or Pouch
- Personal First Aid Kit/Medications (Lightweight)
- Personal Wipes and Hand Sanitizer Gel
- Plastic Bags for Dust Protection of Sensitive Gear
- Sandals
- Socks
- Sunglasses and accessories
- Swimwear
- Tee Shirts (Cotton)
- Toiletries
Optional Items to be provided Traveler
- Camera and Accessories
- Eye Mask
- Motion Sickness Remedies
- Travel Alarm Clock
Travel Documents
- Airline Tickets (Confirmation and Itinerary)
- Final Bulletin (Emailed Prior to Departure Date)
- Valid Passport
Contact Us
- Feel free to give us a call at 001 404-915-6613 should you have any questions regarding the travel plans.
- Email: lincoln.gymliberia@gmail.com