Author: Adventures

An adventure awaits you in Montenegro! Known as “Black Mountain”, Eastern Europe’s Montenegro shares borders with Croatia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Albania. Formerly part of the Communist Yugoslavia, the nation is still recovering from the impact of Yugoslav wars of the 1990s. With so many people groups living within this tiny nation; they are most united in their religion: over 70% practice Serbian Orthodoxy, while the Albanian citizens (19%) are Sunni Muslim. Ethnic tension runs generations deep. This is a country of deep wounds and even greater dreams; they are...

An adventure awaits you in New York City! Can dreams really come true in the city that never sleeps? New York is the ultimate destination for people to chase their greatest hopes and dreams. Whether for Broadway or business, visitors stream in from all corners of the globe. The largest city in the United States, more than 8 million people call New York City home. As the major port of entry for immigration, New York is one of the most culturally diverse areas of the US—as many as 800 languages can be heard in New York City. With this many people and this many cultures, ministry...

An adventure awaits you in Nicaragua!           Nicaragua has been called the land of lakes and volcanoes. Thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills define the country’s beautiful landscape. Its rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores.  As the poorest nation in Central America, almost 80% of Nicaraguans live on less than $2 a day. More than half the population lives beneath the poverty line. One in four Nicaraguans is starving or suffering from malnutrition. Nicaragua needs your encouragement....

An adventure awaits you in Peru! Filled with jaw-dropping terrain, Peru is one of the most bio-diverse countries on Earth. Peru’s landscape includes the lofty peaks of the Andes, vast coastal deserts and the lush, tropical rain forests of the Amazon Basin. The birthplace of several proud, ancient civilizations, present-day Peru is home to an incredible assortment of indigenous groups that blend into a unique and beautiful culture. Sadly, the people of Peru struggle with high levels of poverty and class inequality. Government corruption hinders Peru’s economic development and...

An adventure awaits you in Philadelphia! Help the City of Brotherly Love live up to its name.  Where history and modern architecture meet, Philadelphia’s reputation for art and culture is unmatched. The city offers more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other American city, and life is returning to some gentrified neighborhoods. But many areas of Philadelphia continue to struggle. Close to half the city’s population lives below poverty level. Vast stretches of industrial areas remain abandoned as the area’s economy shifts to focus on financial and information...

An adventure awaits you in Puerto Rico!     Smiling tourists never imagine the truth of life in Puerto Rico. A commonwealth of the United States, Puerto Rico offers wealthy residents and tourists the comforts of America as well as exotic beaches and a relaxed Caribbean culture. Sadly, almost half of the population lives below the poverty line, and unemployment always remains high. Most of the Puerto Rican people do not have access to services such as police protection and emergency medical care. Many families have been torn apart by emigration—almost half of the...