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2016 WR Reunion- Dominican Republic- I Squad

January 27, 2016
Adventures
WR Alumni

WR Reunion Trip for I squad The Dominican Republic is soaked in history. One of the first landing points for Christopher Columbus during his 1492 encounter with the Americas, it later became the site of the first European colony. Europe’s influence on the island can still be seen in Santo Domingo, the oldest colonial city in the Western Hemisphere. These Spanish-speaking Caribbeans’ favorite pastime is baseball, and the kids will play it all day long! They fully embrace the “island life” and the people are extremely friendly and laid back. Although known...

2016- WR Reunion Cuba J and L Squads

January 27, 2016
Adventures
WR Alumni

World Race Reunion Trip to Cuba for J and L Squads! Less than 90 miles from the United States lies the largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba. It has the second largest population in the region, and before the US Embargo of 1960, was one of the most advanced and prosperous nations in Latin America. From quality education, high life expectancy, and technological advances like telephones and automobiles, life in Cuba in the 1950’s was good. Enter the Communist Revolution in 1959. Economic depression followed the Soviet Union’s collapse. The Embargo limited...

Kingdom Journeys Pioneers

January 25, 2016
Adventures
Kingdom Journeys

Kingdom Journeys: PioneersBeijing to Istanbul This trip will pioneer a route overland from Beijing to Istanbul, through Central Asia, the Caucasus, and across the Caspian sea. The purpose of this trip is to do reconnaissance on route logistics and transportation options, gather country information, and find and develop potential men of peace. This trip is time-sensitive. We have an urgent need for this information to prepare the way for upcoming Expedition squads. Participants should be adaptable, be okay with long, arduous overland travel, and be passionate about unreached...

KJW Sept 2016

January 22, 2016
Adventures
Kingdom Journeys

Beauty for Ashes Women’s Trip Is God calling you to minister to the hearts of women? In Fall of 2016, join other World Race Alumni women in leading Beauty for Ashes Retreats across the world. Through this ministry by women and for women, you will share the beauty and power of the Gospel in some of the most hurting areas of the world. Your team will: Train for 2 weeks in Gainesville, GA before launch Minister in 3 countries in 6 months. Focus on inner healing through story sharing. By creating safe places Beauty for Ashes retreats, connections are...

CtoC 2016: Peru

December 23, 2015
Adventures
CtoC

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 the people face many...

PP Fall 2016: Honduras

December 7, 2015
Adventures
Passport

Honduras is full of history and beauty. From its mountains to ancient Mayan ruins to the sea, the country offers the diverse environment you expect in Central America. Masked by its beauty, the Honduran people are struggling. Honduras is home to over eight million people, with 36 percent of the population under the age of 14. It’s also the third poorest country in the region, with 50 to 60 percent of the labor force either unemployed or underemployed. Many families struggle daily to meet their basic needs, so they send their kids to the...

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