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Matt and Vicki Bruening's fundraiser for Zimbabwe Advocacy Trip

Matt and Vicki Bruening's fundraiser for Zimbabwe Advocacy Trip

Marondera, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
$3,750
Amount Raised

About this Fundraiser

Goals for the trip: (super simple)
1. Love on the kids and leaders in Zimbabwe.
2. Listen, learn, dream and plan with our leaders on the ground.
3. Determine, as a team, how we can go home and advocate for Help One Now and the people of Zimbabwe!

Tentative Itinerary {of course, not set in stone}:

January 4-6: TRAVEL. Some of us will arrive in Harare, Zimbabwe on the night of the 5th and some will arrive around noon on the 6th.

January 6: Arrive, get acclimated. We will be staying at the home of Pastor John Chinyowa and his wife, Orpah - they are 2 of the most remarkable people on the planet. We will likely meet the kids on this day and get a feel for the area...and rest after a few days of travel.

**Local Leader** -- Pastor John Chinyowa is the Pastor of Family Praise Fellowship Church in Marondera, Zimbabwe, and the leader who inspired Chris Marlow to start Help One Now years ago. Pastor John, his wife Orpah, and his church oversee Musha Wevana Children’s Home caring for nearly 100 orphaned and abandoned children. John is an incredible team-builder and he has the best laugh you have ever heard. We are currently partnering with Pastor John in Marondera to provide quality care and education for the children of Musha Wevana, and community development projects such as micro loans, water wells, and more.

January 7: Spend the day with the children of Musha Wevana. We will also do some child sponsorship activities such as pictures, videos, letters, etc.

**Founded by John Chinyowa and Family Praise Fellowship Church, Musha Wevana Village is home to over 100 orphaned and abandoned children in Marondera, Zimbabwe. The kids are loved and cared for by the Musha Wevana staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are well fed, clothed and counseled. They are part of a vibrant church community, and they’re going to school to get an education. They have a safe home, a good bed, and the comfort of family. And our commitment to these kids is for the long haul—university, trade school, and employment. We will work to see these children become responsible and productive members of Zimbabwean society. In the words of Pastor John, “We continue to serve these children knowing that they will one day be the leaders of our nation.” The Village also serves as a hub for community development work including healthcare, micro lending, leadership development, clean water wells and more.

January 8: Attend service at Pastor John's church, lunch that afternoon with the Musha Wevana leadership team at the home of Pastor John. This will be an opportunity to meet and get to know the leaders from throughout the community who have poured into this work.

January 9: Spend some time at Kukura Neshungu, a special needs life training facility in Marondera. We will also likely spend time with some families in the community, listening and learning.

January 10: FUN DAY! Game drive - woot woot! http://www.imire.co.zw

January 11: Travel to Mutare to meet with another organization to discuss potential partnership opportunities.

{More info about Zimbabwe + Help One NOW: http://helponenow.org/musha-wevana/}

Packing List

-VALID PASSPORT to be carried with you at all times. -Shot Record (just in case)

-Snacks- There may be times in the schedule where it makes more sense to eat snacks (protein bars, trail mix, beef jerky, etc) for lunch, so please plan accordingly.

-Power adapters (Type G is most common...also type M)- Electricity is 220 volts.

-Mosquito Repellent
-Water bottle to refill
-Jacket in case of cool, rainy weather. -Closed toe, sturdy shoes
Other items you may want to consider- -Hand sanitizer

-Medicines/Personal First Aid: pain/fever reducer, Imoduim, sleeping aide, band aids, etc

Expected Weather

Come prepared for cooler fall-like temperatures (50's). Jacket and pants with layers to remove as the day warms up to the 70's.

Shots

It is recommended that you be up to date on routine vaccinations, especially tetanus. Other shots to consider- Hep A & B, Yellow Fever, and Typhoid. There are also pills available for Malaria prevention. Please see your local travel clinic for more details on what would be best for you.

Lodging

We will be staying at our friend and leader’s home, Pastor John Chinyowa. Wi-Fi is available, however, it is very limited and inconsistent. Please be aware that the Zimbabwean culture is very laid back and centered on relationship. Pastor John will want to ensure that the team gets plenty of rest and enjoys conversation and time simply being together.

Address for Customs Forms - Please make sure you have this information available so that you can fill out the forms during the flight.

7 Hawk Close
Lendy Park Marondera
Phone: +263 772 358 385
-You will be asked why you’re going: please check Personal or Vacation (NOT business).

Visa

You will need to bring $30 in cash to purchase your Visa at the airport in Zimbabwe

STEP

You will be registered with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). This is a free service provided by the US Government for citizens traveling abroad that will allow the US Embassy in Zimbabwe to better assist you in the event of an emergency.

Insurance

Trip cancellation and medical evacuation insurance will be purchased for you (included in your cost). An insurance card will be emailed to you to print and keep with your passport while traveling a week before you leave.


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Trip Information

Zimbabwe Advocacy Trip
Trip ID# Zim2017

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Help One Now 3M
Raleigh, NC, US
Help One Now empowers families in developing countries through high-capacity local lead...
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Fundraiser Organizer

Matt and Vicki Bruening
Charles City, IA, US

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Marondera, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe

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