All trips are subject to cancellation based on country requirements for quarantine and/or status of COVID-19 outbreak. A final decision will be made eight weeks prior to the trip departure.
Trip Description
Paraguay is a landlocked country in the central part of South America, but still connected to the Atlantic Ocean by large, navigable rivers. On this trip, we will be conducting mobile urgent care clinics (without procedures) in five different villages where a local church and national church planter has arranged with the nearby school for us to hold clinics.
In Paraguay this has worked well, as the churches are small, while the local school, only blocks from the church, opens up classrooms for us to use. A key component of each clinic is taking patient histories, which is done in partnership with bilingual nationals. After taking the histories, which are given to the doctors, the history takers then present the Gospel to those who give them permission. The Paraguayans are particularly open to this method of evangelizing.
Team Members Needed
- 4 - 5 team members total
- At least 2 doctors
- At least 1 nurse
- Other team members do not need to be medical professionals
Ministry Support Funds: $1,200/per participant
Each trip has its own “Ministry Support” account at ABWE, to which each participant contributes. The funds cover all local travel, accommodations, meals and supplies used during the trip. The first $100 must be submitted when a person completes application and is assigned to the team, which reserves that person’s placement on the team. The balance needs to be submitted by 45 days prior to departure. These funds may be submitted by the team participant or by others on their behalf.
Airfare: $1400-$1800
Participants are responsible for purchasing your own airfare. Information will be provided to each team member by the team leader to ensure that your ticket can be coordinated so the entire team arrives on the same flight or within a short time of each other. Comprehensive details to prepare for this trip will be communicated by the team leader once you are assigned to the team.
Miscellaneous Expenses
All first-time participants must complete specific online training ($75) and each participant must purchase team specific travel insurance ($25). Other miscellaneous expenses may include routine vaccines and/or specific vaccinations dependent on country requirements. Instructions to complete the training and secure team travel insurance will be given once trip assignment has been made. First time visitors to Paraguay will need to purchase a visa at the airport upon arrival for $160 (which is good for 10 years).
Apply
See if you meet our qualifications for short-term team service and are in agreement with ABWE's Doctrinal Statement. If so, and you would like to apply click "Start The Conversation" below. If you have previously applied and are interested in this trip please contact, IHM@abwe.org and place name of trip in the subject line.
