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GIVE HOPE GLOBAL
JUNE 7-14 TRIP PACKET
2015
To give hope and bring lifelong change to those we find suffering through
the power of The Good News, Good Health and Good Education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Welcome ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
About Give Hope, Inc. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 1
About ESMI (El Shaddai Ministries International) www.ESMIhome.org _____________________________ 3
Fundraising _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Travel Information _______________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Lodging, Transportation, Safety & Meals_________________________________________________________________ 8
Passport/Customs ________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Immunizations__________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Give Hope, Inc. Liability Waiver and Medical Release Form _________________________________________ 11
Emergency Contact and Health Information Form __________________________________________________ 12
Orphan Support Program ______________________________________________________________________________ 14
Contact Information ____________________________________________________________________________________ 16
WELCOME
Welcome
On behalf of Give Hope Global, welcome to the adventure of
joining us as we serve Christ in Haiti. We are so excited that you are
interested in serving the children at the Cambry and Darivarger
orphanages in Les Cayes, Haiti. Through your work you will bring
hope and ultimately change the lives of many, including your own.
This packet will help you to prepare for your trip and allow you to
know what to expect when you are with us. Please read through each
section carefully.
Your life-changing journey awaits you!
Roger Braswell, Chair
Angela Quinn, Director
Dane Kovach, Director
Will Caldwell, Medical Director
Give Hope Global
P.O. Box 2071
Fort Mill, SC 29716
803-802-1232
[email protected]
www.givehopeglobal.org
ABOUT GIVE HOPE GLOBAL
About Give Hope Global
Give Hope was born as a result of the desire of its founders; Roger Braswell, Angela Quinn and
Dr. Dane Kovach, to insure the support and welfare of the children at the Cambry Orphanage
located in Les Cayes, Haiti. The orphanage is owned and operated by El Shaddai Ministries
Int’l (ESMI), a Haitian ministry which has planted 81 churches and operates numerous schools
and orphanages.
The story began in January of 2012, when Roger and Angela led a team of doctors and other
volunteers from BlessBack Worldwide to Cambry and learned that the children there were
severely malnourished due to a shortfall in funding. They worked with BlessBack to develop
an orphan support program with donors providing $50 per month per child to augment the
existing funding. As a result, the orphanage administrator was able to purchase extra food for
the children and their health began to improve dramatically. Also, the Cambry School was able
to pay its teachers and it began to operate at full capacity. Subsequent trips that Roger, Angela
and Dane made to Cambry in March 2012, July 2012, August 2012 and January 2013 bore
witness to the amazing improvement of the health of the children and the overall operations of
the facility.
Upon completing a full year of administering the orphan support program, BlessBack
determined that it should focus on facilitating medical mission trips and allow another
organization to operate the orphan care program. To meet this need, Give Hope was founded.
A primary goal of Give Hope is to continue to provide a high touch orphan care program, with
the potential to grow it beyond the single orphanage at Cambry. As a part of the program,
Angela, Roger and Dane are leading teams to Cambry three times a year to check on the
children and make sure they are thriving. Dr. Dane is a dentist who has provided missionary
dental care on three continents and will insure that the dental care gains that have been made at
Cambry and other nearby orphanages will be maintained.
In 2013, Dr. Will Caldwell joined Give Hope’s Board of Directors and began working on
implementing a two-pronged medical ministry to address acute care issues of the children and
staff at the orphanages and to create a public health policy and program to help prevent diseases
and promote lasting improvements in overall community health. Give Hope currently supports
a full-time Haitian doctor, who provides ongoing support for the orphans and community.
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ABOUT GIVE HOPE GLOBAL
Additionally, Roger currently serves as a member of the board of ESMI, which is Give Hope’s
host while in Haiti. This allows him to work closely with ESMI’s Haitian leaders, Pastors
Dony and Louis St. Germaine to make the best use of the funds that Give Hope provides for the
children of Cambry and other ESMI villages. As the in-country host, ESMI provides ground
support, lodging, food etc. for Give Hope mission trips to Haiti.
To learn more about Give Hope’s sponsorship program, please see the section in this packet
entitled Orphan Support Program.
Our Mission:
To give hope and bring lifelong change to those we find suffering through the power of
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The Good News
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Good Health and
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Good Education
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ABOUT ESMI (EL SHADDAI MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL)
WWW.ESMIHOME.ORG
About ESMI (El Shaddai Ministries International)
www.ESMIhome.org
Give Hope’s host in Haiti is El Shaddai Ministries International (ESMI) who cares for
approximately 1,400 orphans in a dozen orphanages throughout Haiti. The ESMI Guest House
where you will stay is located in Cambry. While in Haiti, EMSI works to provide our teams
with housing, transportation, meals, security and translation services.
ESMI’s mission is “To be a Christ centered ministry filling Haiti with passionate church leaders
and to establish a network of Haitian churches that are spiritually healthy, evangelical and self
sustaining”. Their philosophy is based around a holistic approach to ministering to the people
of Haiti. It is based on the 4 “E’s”:
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Evangelism – meeting spiritual needs through focus on Christ
Empathy – meeting physical needs
Economics – empowerment to be self-sustaining
Education – equipping for church and civic leadership.
ESMI’s work consists of:
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80+ churches planted in Haiti
29 schools with over 6,000 students
9 children homes with 900 children
5 medical clinics
Vocational training for older children
Computer labs for IT training
Seminary in Les Cayes and a new seminary under construction in Jeremie
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising
More than 75% of all people who go on mission trips do not personally have the funding to go. These
individuals seek funding through family, friends and acquaintances. Individuals are willing to donate
funds to play a part in what you are doing, as well as indirectly impacting the lives you will touch.
Listed below are some great tips to get you started, as well as a sample fundraising letter. Please start
sending your donation letters as soon as possible, as donations take time to collect.
Create a strategy for fundraising:
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Make a list of the people you know: friends, relatives, neighbors, associates, schoolmates,
church family, clubs and groups to which you belong.
Send each person on the list a letter or e-mail, or talk to them in person explaining your
outreach and asking for their financial and prayer support. (See sample letter)
Send a thank you note to all who choose to support you and a letter after you return.
Ways for people to donate to your trip (All donations are tax-deductible, to the full extent allowable by
law): Please note: Due to IRS tax laws for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Give Hope cannot
refund any donations made by a trip participant or donor. All trip costs are considered donations
and are tax deductible.
Donate Online:
1. If you are interested in making a one-time donation to support someone’s mission trip, please use
the Donate button on the Give Hope Global Website (http://www.givehopeglobal.org/donate). Please
make sure to notate in the comments section who the donation is for so that the funds get applied to the
correct account. If you are unable to locate the comments section, please send an e-mail to
[email protected] and notify Allison Norris of the donation.
Donate By Mail:
Please make all checks payable to Give Hope. Please note in the memo section who the donation/
payment is for so that it can be applied to the correct account.
Our mailing address is:
P.O. Box 2071
Fort Mill, SC 29716
** Should you wish to pay via credit card and do not wish to go through PayPal, please call Allison
Norris at 803-802-1232 to pay over the phone with a credit card or stop by at 3326 Highway 51, Fort
Mill, SC 29715.
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FUNDRAISING
SAMPLE FUNDRAISING LETTER:
Dear <name of friend>,
I hope that God is doing as many wonderful things in your life as He is in mine. I wanted to share with
you a ministry opportunity that God has presented me with. From June 7, 2015 through June 14, 2015,
God has offered me the chance to go to Haiti with a group called Give Hope. This 7 day mission trip
will be reaching out to the children at the Cambry and Darivarger orphanages in Les Cayes, Haiti. Our
mission team consists of a small group of individuals looking to serve God with our various gifts and
talents.
While God has opened up a door for me to develop a greater heart of compassion for His people around
the world, the exciting part is that you will be able to share in this compassion in several ways. First,
you can help pray for me and my fellow team members. We will need prayers that God will prepare us
for our visit and bless our efforts as we minister to the people of Haiti. We will also need prayers that
our financial needs will be met. At this time, we need to raise $2,000 each to attend this trip, and that is
quite a challenge!
Another way you can be involved is to help provide that financial support. Would you consider
supporting me with a small donation? I have included a postage-paid envelope for you to use if you feel
led to contribute. I will need to raise all my funds by ___________ in order to pay for airline tickets and
other items. Please make checks payable to Give Hope. Whether you feel led to contribute financially,
through prayer, or both, all of your support is appreciated.
I look forward to doing God’s work in Haiti and letting you know all about how God has worked
through this team when I return. Please pray for us. Know that God’s love knows no borders. To each
individual, He has graciously bestowed unique gifts. It is our desire to use those gifts to further His
Kingdom.
Sincerely,
<Your name>
P.S. Please note: Due to IRS tax laws for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Give Hope cannot
refund any donations made by a trip participant or donor. All trip costs are considered donations
and are tax deductible.
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Travel Information
COST OF TRIP
The total cost of the June 7, 2015 – June 14, 2015 Give Hope trip is $2,000 per person (departing from
Charlotte, NC). In order to guarantee a spot on the roster, a $250.00 deposit is required by March
4th. Spaces are first come, first serve. The remaining amount of the trip, $1750, is due according to
the payment deadlines below.
Payment deadlines:
$250.00 Deposit due to ensure a spot on the Give Hope June 7-14 Roster by March 4th.
$450.00 second payment due by April 1, 2015
$450.00 third payment due by April 15, 2015
$450.00 fourth payment due by May 1, 2015
$400.00 final payment due by May 15, 2015
You will receive financial updates showing the status of your account, as the trip date gets close or upon
request to [email protected].
TRAVEL ITINERARY (Delta) - Give Hope will make the following travel arrangements on your
behalf. These flight depart from Charlotte, NC. Team members are allowed two carry-on bags for
personal items. Please note that the flight times are subject to change. In the event of any time changes,
we will notify the team.
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Depart Charlotte at 5:40am  Arrive in Atlanta at 6:50am
Depart Atlanta at 11:15am  Arrive in Port au Prince at 2:21pm
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Depart Port au Prince at 3:25pm  Arrive in Atlanta at 6:49pm
Depart Atlanta at 8:30pm  Arrive in Charlotte at 9:50pm
TEAM MEETINGS
Two team meetings will be held at the offices of Compact Power, 3326 Highway 51, Fort Mill, SC
29715 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on the following dates:
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Monday, March 16, 2015 (Only required for 1st time team members)
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 (Required for all team members)
TRAVEL INFORMATION
If you are unable to attend any of the meetings in person, please call into our conference line call
in number: 803-802-1296.
Team Packing Day – 8:00am, Saturday, May 30, 2015 - This date is absolutely mandatory as the
team will be packing all of the supply bags. You will leave this meeting with 2 supply bags which
will be assigned to you to bring to the airport on June 7, 2015.
ROSTER INFORMATION/ DOCUMENTS NEEDED
The following information must be submitted to Allison Norris prior to departure:
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Copy of Current Passport (Please ensure passport is valid for 6 months from date of departure)
Emergency Contact and Health Information Form
Signed Give Hope, Inc. Release Form
Signed ESMI Release Form
Signed Photo Consent/Social Media Policy
LODGING, TRANSPORTATION, SAFETY & MEALS
Lodging, Transportation, Safety & Meals
LODGING:
ESMI provides accommodations at its guesthouse at the Cambry facility, which is just a few
miles outside of the city Les Cayes. You can see Les Cayes in the lower left section of the map
below. Each guestroom contains 3 bunk beds with sheets and pillows, sleeping 6 people per
room. Shared bathrooms are equipped with a shower, toilet and sink. Power and air
conditioning are intermittent and power sources are compatible with US devices.
TRANSPORTATION
ESMI will arrange for transportation to/from the airport, as well as to any sites away from the
Cambry facility.
SAFETY
Safety is a primary concern for teams. ESMI has armed security personnel who monitor the
teams. Safe locations and evacuation plans are in place in the event of an emergency. Give
Hope insures each traveler so that a team member can be quickly evacuated if needed.
MEALS
Meals are prepared by the ESMI staff and served at the guesthouse twice daily. Team members
will need to furnish their own lunchtime snacks. Purified water is available at all times at the
guesthouse.
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PASSPORT/CUSTOMS
Passport/Customs
If you do not yet have a passport, please apply immediately. Applications can be found and
sent at the main branches of most post offices (It can take up to 12 weeks or longer for the
government to process an application). This requires a fee, two passport photos and an
expired passport or birth certificate. For more information, visit:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
Passports need to be at least 6 months from the date of expiration.
Morning view from Cambry guesthouse
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IMMUNIZATIONS
Immunizations
Preparing for your trip to Haiti: (For the most up to date information, please visit the CDC
website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/haiti.htm)
Before visiting Haiti, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for
vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination.
(Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on
factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting,
and planned activities.)
To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow
time for your vaccines to take effect. Additionally, You will need to obtain a prescription
from your healthcare provider for a malaria prophylaxis.
Vaccination or
Disease
Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Routine
Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots, such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine,
diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc.
Hepatitis A or
immune globulin
(IG)
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high
level of hepatitis A virus infection where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related
hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries,
accommodations, and food consumption behaviors.
Hepatitis B
Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high
levels of endemic HBV transmission (see map), especially those who might be exposed to blood or body fluids,
have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment (e.g., for an accident).
Typhoid
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in the Caribbean, especially if staying with
friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food
or water.
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GIVE HOPE, INC. LIABILITY WAIVER AND MEDICAL
RELEASE FORM
Give Hope, Inc. Liability Waiver and Medical Release Form
In consideration of being permitted to participate in a mission trip facilitated by Give Hope, Inc., a North Carolina
non-profit corporation (“Give Hope”), on behalf of myself and my personal representatives, heirs and assigns:
I hereby assume the risk of any and all accidents or injuries of any kind which may be sustained by me, by reason
of, or in connection with my participation in the mission trip. In consideration of the access to participate in the
mission trip, I hereby fully and forever release, discharge and hold harmless, Give Hope and its predecessors,
successors, assigns and affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, trustees, agents, shareholders and
employees from any and all claims of whatever nature whatsoever arising out of or in connection with my
participation in the mission trip. In furtherance of the foregoing, I hereby release, discharge and absolve Give Hope,
its predecessors, successors, assigns and affiliates or any officer, director, trustee, agent, shareholder or employee
thereof for damages (personal injury, death, property loss or any other loss) sustained as a result of my participating
in the mission trip, whether or not such accident or injury may result from the negligence of Give Hope, its
predecessors, successors, assigns and affiliates, or any officer, director, trustee, agent, shareholder or employee. I
also agree to indemnify and hold harmless Give Hope from any and all such claims, judgments and costs, including
attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with any legal action brought by me, my heirs, or assigns arising out of my
participation in the mission trip.
I hereby grant Give Hope and its representative(s) a healthcare power of attorney, which power of attorney will be
in effect from the date I leave on any such mission trip and until I have returned to the United States. This power of
attorney authorizes Give Hope and its representative(s) to make medical decisions on my behalf if I sustain any
injury or illness at any time during the duration of the mission trip and I am unable to do so on my own behalf. I
agree to pay for any and all treatments or procedures and to reimburse Give Hope for any and all costs and expenses
incurred by it with respect to such treatment or procedures.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING AND I UNDERSTAND THAT MY SIGNATURE HEREIN
HOLDS GIVE HOPE, INC., ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR OTHER AGENTS HARMLESS FOR ANY
LIABILITY FOR INJURY, CLAIM, DAMAGE, LOSS, ACCIDENT, DELAY OR IRREGULARITY IN
SCHEDULE. The beginning and ending dates of the trip to ___________________ which this document applies
are: ____/_____/_____ through ____/_____/_____.
I am (i) the parent, or (ii) the legal guardian, or (iii) eighteen (18) years of age or older and this RELEASE
is binding on me and my executor, administrators and heirs.
Signature of Adult (Or if a minor, Legal Guardian) _______________________ Date:_________
Printed Name of Adult (Or if a minor, Legal Guardian) _________________________________
Student Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________________
Student Printed Name: ___________________________________________________________
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EMERGENCY CONTACT AND HEALTH INFORMATION
FORM
Emergency Contact and Health Information Form
Emergency Information for (please print name):____________________________________
Cell Phone Number: ____________________ E-mail address: ________________________
Emergency Contact Information:
Name:
Phone-am (
Relationship:_____________
)
Phone-pm (
)_________________________
Email address:
Health Information:
Health Insurance Co: __________________________________________________________
Policy #: _____________________________________________________________________
Physicians Name:
Phone (
)_____________________
Do you have any physical problems that we should know about?
 Yes
 No
If Yes, please describe: ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Please list ALL medications that you are taking (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE
TEAM LEADERS TO KNOW):
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Please list any and all allergies (food, medication, etc.):
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Your Mailing Address:
____________________________________________________________________________
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ESMI RELEASE FORM
ESMI Release Form
EL SHADDAI MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIP
LIABILITY RELEASE FORM
Liability
I, the undersigned, desiring to visit foreign countries or stateside with El Shaddai Ministries
International (ESMI) and participating in a mission campaign organized by ESMI, do hereby
release and forever discharge El Shaddai Ministries International and their respective members,
employees, officers, participating missionaries and their agencies and representatives from any
and all claims for any and all injuries, loss and damages I might incur in any way relating to
such campaign, without limitation, including my stay. The parties of the RELEASE are
Christians and believe that the Bible commands them to make every effort to live at peace and
to resolve disputes with each other in private or within the Christian Church (Matt. 18:15-20, 1
Cor. 6:1-8). Therefore the parties agree that any claim or dispute arising from or relating to this
RELEASE shall be settled by biblically based mediation and, if necessary, legally binding
arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for Christian Conciliation of the Institute
for Christian Conciliation. Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in any court
otherwise having jurisdiction. The parties understand that these methods shall be the sole
remedy for any controversy or claim arising out of the RELEASE and expressly waive their
right to file a lawsuit in any civil court against one another for such disputes except to enforce
an arbitration decision.
I have fully read the above Liability Releases, understand them, and I expressly agree to
them. The beginning and ending dates of the trip to El Shaddai Ministry International
which this document applies are: ____/____/____ through ____/____/____
I am the parent or legal guardian or eighteen (18) years of age or older, or and this RELEASE
is binding on me and my executor, administrators and heirs.
Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult team member Print Name: _____________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult team member Signature: ________________Date: ___/___/___
Student Name: ______________________________________________________________
Student Signature: __________________________________________Date: ____/____/____
Mailing Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
Email Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
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ORPHAN SUPPORT PROGRAM
Orphan Support Program
We currently have children that are still in need
of a sponsor. If you would like to participate in the
orphan support program, please e-mail Angela Quinn
at [email protected] so that she can
match you up with a child in need.
Details of the Orphan Support Program:
We are looking for people who would like to support the children for $50.00 per month for a
period of 12 months. That money will go to provide nutritional and educational support for
these children. 100% of the funds received will be passed through to the orphanage to be used
for the benefit of the children. The administrator at the orphanage will provide monthly reports
on the use of the funds. Give Hope has authorized use of the funds to support:
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The purchase of food and other necessities for the children
Payment of orphan support staff such as mamas, cafeteria workers, guards etc.
Operation of the onsite school to include salaries of the teachers and the principal as
well as school supplies, uniforms etc.
Give Hope will also facilitate a direct relationship aspect of the program whereby sponsors will
be connected with the child (gifting, letter writing, reporting on whatever we know about the
particular child etc).
Below are several options for submitting your monthly donation through Give Hope:
Donate Online:
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ORPHAN SUPPORT PROGRAM
1.
If you are interested in making a monthly commitment to support Give Hope, Inc., please use
the subscribe feature on the Give Hope Global Website (http://www.givehopeglobal.org/).
2.
If you prefer to make a onetime donation for your sponsorship, please use the Donate button
on the website and follow the PayPal instructions for making a onetime donation.
Donate By Mail:
Please make checks payable to Give Hope, Inc.
Our mailing address is:
Give Hope, Inc.
P.O. Box 2071
Fort Mill, SC 29716
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact us with any question you may have:
Roger Braswell, Chair
[email protected]
803-802-1224
Angela Quinn, Director
[email protected]
704-807-6002
Dane Kovach, Director
[email protected]
704-993-7376
Will Caldwell, Medical Director
[email protected]
704-996-9376
Allison Norris, Administrator
[email protected]
803-802-1232
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