Author: Adventures

South Asia is, in a word, eclectic – in language, foods, and fashion. The opportunities you’ll find for ministry will be just as varied. Perhaps you already know about the poverty, the persecution of Christians, and the injustices (like forced prostitution and labor) that plague South Asia. On this trip, you’ll work with established Christian ministries in southeastern South Asia not only to do something about these issue but to share the gospel as you love and serve. You may focus on special needs orphans who have been neglected and abandoned by their community for most...

An adventure awaits you in Thailand!                   Behind Thailand’s beautiful beaches, the Thai people’s ever-smiling faces, and the lush tropical jungles lies a terrible secret: modern day slavery. As the Thai economy strengthens and the natural beauty draws visitors, tourism of a different sort also flourishes. Human trafficking and sexual tourism continue to grow. Buddhism teaches the Thai people that their futures are predetermined by karma. Traffickers ensnare hopeless women into prostitution. Impoverished...

An adventure awaits you in Peru!                  The ancient Incan civilization of Machu Picchu tells the history of the Peruvian people, but Peru’s future is poised for change. 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...

              Home to at least a dozen distinct people groups, Malawi captures the hearts of hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Wide varieties of cuisine and breathtaking views make Malawi a unique experience that you can’t get anywhere else. But the people of Malawi are dying. One in ten adults lives with HIV/AIDS, and 70 percent of all of Malawi’s hospital beds are occupied by people suffering from this disease and its complications. The epidemic causes overcrowded orphanages, a lack of workers to harvest food, and an attitude of...

God gave Sarah Rebbavarapu a vision. He filled her heart with compassion and love for the voiceless children of South Asia — orphans with special needs.   God created Sarah to care for these children. He ignited in her heart the passion to build a home for them, and he equipped her to provide them with medical care, education, physiotherapy, good nutrition, supplements, and most importantly love.  Sarah’s Covenant Homes is home to 119 orphans with special needs. Around the world, and especially in South Asia, people with disabilities are seen as less...