An Adventure Awaits You In Washington DC! Millions visit our nation’s capital every year to learn about this country’s history. But just beyond the monuments, a city lies crumbling.   Every day we see images of Washington DC on TV. Leaders cast the vision for America’s future. Historians study and preserve her past. Landmarks and modern museums dot tourist maps, offering millions of citizens and foreign visitors alike a glimpse into what makes America unique.   If these sightseers looked just beyond the monuments, though, they would discover a desperate city...

An Adventures Awaits You In Appalachia! Hope eludes the people of Eastern Tennessee.   Despite vast natural resources, and a beauty beyond measure, Appalachia remains trapped in despair.   Unemployment tracks higher than the national average, and even more in this area of such natural beauty work in low-paying jobs below their skill level. Outsourcing and mechanization have left many residents jobless, poverty-stricken and lacking in educational resources.   Desperate people work multiple jobs or collect government aid. They sacrifice to make ends meet, yet...

An Adventure Awaits You In The Philippines! How do you reach a people from a melting pot of different cultures, landscapes, and religions? Known for its diverse terrain of mountains, volcanoes, and beaches, the Philippines is a popular haven for tourists. But what good can a missionary do there?   More than a getaway for Westerners, this seven-thousand island archipelago is home to many Filipinos who earn less than 15 cents per day. This classifies them as “ultra poor” on the poverty scale. A large Islam population and some 4.5 million others who have never heard the gospel...

An Adventure Awaits You In Kenya! Rolling grasslands and wildlife safaris offer the best side of Kenya, but they also hide the side of Kenya that no one wants to imagine.   Beautiful Massai tribes and breath-taking big game demand exploration. With a population of nearly 32 million people, Kenya is wrapped in a history of culture deeply enveloped in tradition and honor.   But poverty and corruption plague the people of Kenya. Kenyans have always struggled for independence with constant attacks and turmoil. Civil unrest following the 2007 elections tore the country apart,...

An Adventure Awaits You In Cambodia!      Nestled between Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia boasts one of Seven Wonders of the World, the temple Angkor Wat. However, the delicious food, beautiful scenery, and kind nature of the people mark the true wonders of this small country.   Cambodia is struggling to heal the scars from one of the worst genocides in modern history. In just a three-year period, one of every five people died, decimating the population and trapping the people in terror. With a predominantly Buddhist culture, Cambodians struggle with the concept of hope...

An Adventure Awaits You In The Dominican Republic! With blue waters and white sands, the Dominican Republic looks like paradise, but not everything is perfect.   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 DR’s largest city.   Although known for its vast sugar plantations, the economy of the DR now depends on tourism and the service...