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Ecuador – Ambassador

October 31, 2012
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Ambassadors

An Adventure Awaits You In Ecuador! From tropical coastline to high, snowy mountains, Ecuador appears to have it all. But poverty is hiding in its very capital. Although prosperous on the whole, certain regions of Ecuador continue to struggle. Impoverished people live with 12-15 people in a 2 bedroom home and fight to provide for their families. In the face of hardship and hunger, religion is dead to the people of Ecuador, and very few have a personal and real relationship with Jesus Christ. The people of Ecuador need hope. Your team may partner with the Salvation Army to...

Sandy Relief

October 31, 2012
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Disaster Relief

Adventures is sending relief trips to the Northeast in response to Hurricane Sandy, but we need YOUR help. Sign up to join in our efforts and serve where needed to a very worthy cause. Adventures is currently preparing trips for relief and aid to the victims of Hurricane Sandy in the Tri-State region. You can be among the first to respond to the damage that Sandy left. Subways are swamped, businesses shut down, many people stuck in flooding, and still more people stuck without power in homes. How can you help? Skilled and unskilled workers are needed in order to meet the most immediate...

Guatemala – Ambassadors

October 30, 2012
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An Adventure Awaits You In Guatemala! In one of the poorest countries in Latin America, active volcanoes and lush green forests hide suffering people. Families squeeze out a living combing through garbage dumps. Children risk disease or injury as they reclaim and sell items to feed their families. With over half of the population living below the poverty line, the needs here seem overwhelming. But despite this extreme poverty, the Guatemalan people take pride in their hospitality and warmly welcome visitors as long-lost friends. You may connect with people and learn...

Puerto Rico – Ambassadors

October 30, 2012
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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 mediacal care. Many families have been torn apart by emigration—almost half of the...

Nicaragua – Ambassadors

October 30, 2012
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An Adventure Awaits You In Nicaragua! While Nicaragua is known as the "land of lakes and volcanos," the people of this contuntry are even more beautiful than it's scenery. Nicaragua’s rich history dates back to the Spanish conquistadores. It has thick rainforests, rugged highlands, long beaches, and fertile hills. Yet the country’s beautiful landscape masks a harsh reality: Nicaragua is 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...

Chicago-Ambassador

October 29, 2012
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An Adventure Awaits You In Chicago Just beyond the glamour of the Magnificent Mile, hearts lie in ruin. Millions of guests visit the Windy City each year to experience the shopping, restaurants, and world famous landmarks. Chicago’s warm, friendly atmosphere makes it a popular destination for tourists and businesses alike. The most diverse region in the Midwest, Chicago boasts over 200 ethnic and language groups. From the famous deep-dish pizza to Ukrainian borsch to dim sum in Chinatown; it’s all authentic. However, Chicago also remains one of the most segregated...

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