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Malaria, HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, malnutrition, poor water access and sanitation lack of maternal and reproductive healthcare, lack of healthcare coverage, and poor education on health related issues tell stories of the global disease burden that debilitates or kills people of all ages. Each day, 22,000 children die from preventable causes. Every 45 seconds, a child dies from malaria. 80 percent of maternal mortality cases could be prevented by low cost obstetrics care. Nearly 1.8 million die every year from HIV/AIDS. Equipping community medical clinics, training, treatment, education, encouragement, and empowerment are vital tools to build towards the physical healing that often goes hand in hand with spiritual healing. Caring for the sick is fundamental to building towards healthy and holistic lifestyles for self, family, and community. When health indicators and life expectancy rise, greater opportunities for a hopeful and better future also rise.
International
Where: Malawi
When: May, 2012
Cost: $3000
Contact: Paul Irwin paul.irwin@theaterchurch.com
What: We will assist the poor by partnering with the MOLIMA Family Home students to conduct VBS and age-appropriate health awareness sessions in Kaboola and SukaSuka villages. We aim to establish a sponsor program for the orphans of MOLIMA and raise funds for the secondary students’ housing to be built.
Where: Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo
When: June 2012
Cost: $2800
Contact: Chris Jarrell and Sarah Bayot chris.jarrell@theaterchurch.com
What: Most associate Congo with darkness, conflict, poverty, natural resources, beauty…great unknown. This trip will encourage and build the hope witnessed in June 2011 and will focus on orphan care and child advocacy for the 68+ orphans cared for by Congo for Christ Center. Working alongside Pastor Jeremiah Rukukuye of Congo for Christ Missionary Church, we will work with the orphans and local staff to assist and serve in developing the orphanage’s capacity to provide education, medical care, and sustainability for the children.
Where: Haiti
When: May 2012
Cost: $1100
Contact: Jeremy Steffens jeremy.steffens@theaterchurch.com
What: An epidemic of disease is occurring in Haiti as a result of unsanitary water conditions. Water Missions International is a Christian Ministry that does water and sanitation projects around the world. From the donations given in the 2011 Christmas Catalog, we will partner with a local Church in helping build a latrine in Port-au-Prince, where much of the city is still in desperate need of rebuilding and care. We will also continue our partnership with Convoy of Hope who provides emergency care/assistance to the sick.
Where: Cochabamba, Bolivia
When: December 27, 2011- January 5, 2012
Cost: $1600
Contact: Beki Gangi and David Cobb bgangi4@gmail.com
What: We will be working with fellow NCCer Brian McArthur, the Adventure Therapy Coordinator for the Bolivia Life center. The BLC is a home for boys between 6 and 18 who have a past of physical and sexual abuse and abandonment. Our role in Bolivia is to design a climbing tower and also lead the boys in challenging outdoor activities such as backpacking and climbing, which will aid them in developing life skills to help them overcome and control the debilitating symptoms of their trauma.
Local
Crisis Pregnancy Center
Capitol Hill Prenancy Center offers help and support to women, men and their families who are in a crisis pregnancy. Their goal is to provide compassionate care as well as complete, accurate information pertaining to pregnancy and pregnancy options.
Contact: Juanita Dudley nitarf@yahoo.com
Living in the Tension – HIV/AIDS
Inspired by a previous small group, the “Living in the Tension” team focuses on how we as Christ-followers and as a Church can respond to the overwhelming epidemic of HIV/AIDS in our own backyard. Past outreaches have included HIV/AIDS testing, outdoor film screenings, and visiting local organizations like Joseph’s House who provide housing/care for the terminally ill.
Contact: Jill Carmichael carmichaelj05@yahoo.com
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Contact: Amanda Giobbi
