Earthquake Devastates Haiti on January 12, 2010 at approximatly 5 p.m. local time Haiti was struck by an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude. The epicenter of this quake was 10 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince Haiti's capital and largest city. It is estimated that half of the 2million inhabitants of Port-au-Prince may be dead. The majestic presidential palace is now in ruins. A hospital in petionville has collapsed, as well as many schools and churches. Whole homes have fallen into ravines. The entire community of Carrefour is said to have vanished. As of the time of this writing we have been unable to contact our family and staff in Haiti due to the phone lines being knocked down... We are left to hope and pray that they are safe. We have heard reports that the tsunami watch is over, but aftershocks are still being felt
Emergency Mission Trip: We are in the planning stages of putting together an emergency mission trip to go help with the damage. We are in desperate need for medical professionals, people skilled in construction, as well as anyone who is physically able to help. We are tentatively planning for this team to leave on February 1, 2010. Please email us for more information: david@gcomintl.org
Dates:
May 31-June 6, July 16-23, August 1-9
Length of Trip:
1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks
Country:
Haiti
Region:
Caribbean
Team Logistics:
Team Description: (how many people can come)
up to 100 people, doctors, nurses, non-medical people, students
Individuals:
Married Couples:
Families:
Groups:
Requirements: (age, abilities, qualifications)
This is a family-friendly mission trip, also accepting people from 18-75, & children ages 12-17 accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please email us for more details and application at david@gcomintl.org or give us a call at (424)205-4551
Cost: (travel expenses,
room & board...)
$950 USD
(Includes room & board, local ministry travel, materials, and everything in country. Does not included travel to and from Haiti,and spending money for personal items.) Total cost usually ends up being between $1500 - $1600 . Fees are tax deductible,and we do offer for free a Support Raising Package to raise all the money needed for the trips. Please visit us at http://www.gcomrebirth.org for any further info,and Welcome to Haiti.