Turkana, Kenya - Medical Team
In the northern deserts of Kenya live the Turkana - a tribal people that live off their animals and sleep on the sand in huts made of palm branches. They are nomadic people living off their animals, sleeping on the sand in huts made of palm branches, and often walking miles just to get water. For those of you in the medical field, we are forming a team of professionals and students to serve by offering health screenings and medical care for those in need. You will see hundreds of children and adults as they wait in the shade of a nearby acacia tree, sometimes waiting all day to be seen. Please consider using your medical skill set to share the hope of Christ and join us for an incredibly unique experience as you serve the Turkana children and the neighboring Missions of Hope schools and villages. This is a level #4 trip (see below), however, your accommodations are clean, single AC rooms allowing you to escape the heat and rest well at the end of the day. Your African journey will end with an incredible two-day safari in the Masai Mara/Serengeti plains.
BEFORE YOU APPLY, check out this short information video for requirements and our team agreement.
Click "Apply Now" to create an account for this web platform that manages everything about this trip, and fill out your application! Please note, that the $100 application fee will be applied towards your total fundraising.
Prices are subject to change based on airfare rates.
This is a Level 4 Trip:
- Physically vigorous
- Mostly unpaved, very uneven/hilly terrain and lots of walking with some heavy lifting
- Rarely comfortable climate - sometimes hot or cold, probably no A/C.
- Most of the following conditions: uncertainty, odd schedules, emotional stress, long or difficult travel days, culture shock, language barrier, jet lag, changing or rough accommodations, or simple meals.
Financial
$3,500.00
$100.00
$300.00 | Milestone 1 Due 2/18/2024 | |
$600.00 | Milestone 2 Due 3/9/2024 | |
$1,000.00 | Milestone 3 - Flights Purchased Due 3/30/2024 | |
$2,000.00 | Milestone 4 Due 4/30/2024 | |
$3,500.00 | Milestone 5 Due 6/1/2024 |
Meetings
Mar 9 2024
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM PST
All Teams Kick Off *Required* Required
This is our first training for all 2024 global trip participants. It's an exciting time to get together with travelers from all teams going out this year and to meet your teammates for the first time! You'll receive critical information about managing your trip, fundraising; and begin to learn the specifics of your particular trip. If you live out of the area and plan to join by Zoom, you will receive the links you need by email the week prior.
Apr 6 2024
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Global Compassion Training Day *Required* Required
We will fully equip you for your trip with our valuable and practical global curriculum. You'll spend the morning learning and getting to know your teammates as well as getting up to speed on your specific trip details. Remember to bring your Trip Guide with you, you'll be taking notes! For those of you that will be joining by Zoom, look for an email at the end of the week for those links.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Background check required.
- Interview required.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in fundraising activity.
Restrictions
- Passport Required
- You must work in the medical field.
Preparation
- Once you are accepted, you'll need to complete the Global Compassion training with your team.
- You'll also need to take Eastside's "Next Steps" course. To sign up: https://eastside.com/next-steps/