About This Trip

Church of the King has a wonderful relationship with -

Works in the countries: Rwanda & Ethiopia

Who Are They:
HOPEthiopa is committed to the restoration of both the people and the land of Ethiopia. This is accomplished by the implementation of four district project initiatives, each working together to produce a hopeful nation.

MISSION
The mission of HOPEthiopia is twofold: firstly, to raise Ethiopian children into citizens with exceptional moral standards and strength of character; and secondly, to restore the values of purpose and dignity to the lives of Ethiopia’s homeless pastors.

VISION
HOPEthiopia will provide care and love to orphaned children and homeless retired pastors in the nation of Ethiopia. HOPEthiopia emphasizes the educational, physical, social, and spiritual needs of the individuals who call it “home”. It is the vision of HOPEthiopia to enable the people living therein to grow into confident and fulfilled Christian leaders, contributing to the well-being of Ethiopia. We will strive to restore a healthy, balanced, and sustainable environment.

What they are:

• Community: Creating healthy homes for orphans and homeless and abandoned elderly. Setting up latrines, providing clean water stations which have distributed over 17 million litres of water.
• Agriculture: Developing home gardens, sustainable mixed farming, vaccination programs & veterinary assistance. Providing livestock watering systems.
• Reforestation: Planting millions of trees and grasses, bringing back biodiversity to the region.
• Peace Gardens: Peace, beauty and life are found in joyous planting of beautiful flowers.
• Medical: Providing Dental, Medical care and Eye surgeries for over 40,000 people. Providing equipment & support at local clinics and running the Days for girls program.
• Education: Sponsorship of nursery, daycare, elementary and high school programs. Teacher assistance, and Trades Training programs to empower the most marginalized individuals.
• Employment: Full time and over 300 part time local workers employed. Providing jobs for graduates of HOPEthiopia programs and setting up business cooperatives.

Things To Know

All participants will have to adhere to the requirements and mandates set force by the government of RWANDA and the UNITED STATES. Below the links to help guide you through the requirements for both DEPARTURE and RETURN.
FULLY vaccinated travel restrictions
NOT vaccinated travel restrictions

Find out more about the host missionary at www.Hopethiopia.com

At this time HOPETHIOPIA require all participants to be FULLY VACCINATED.

Team Information

Team Leader: Missy Mequet

Will be scheduled by the Leader. The team will be notified via text, email or call from the leader when they will begin.

Additional Information

Team Members: Team is open to Adult Women (18+) for this Ministry Team. Must be able to spend extended hours outside in extreme heat.

Passport Required: A valid passport which must be valid at least over 6 months after the return of the trip.

Vaccinations: There are no required vaccinations for this trip. To see recommended vaccinations, please visit the Center for Disease Control at: CDC Traveler to Ethiopia

What is covered by the trip fee? International round trip airfare to/from New Orleans/Ethiopia; insurance, housing, meals, ground transportation at destination. Your trip fee includes the required entry visa, but does not cover expenses to obtain a passport or any vaccinations.

We recommend bringing additional money for airport meals/snacks, any additional drinks or food you might want during the trip and other personal items you might want to buy. Your team leader can answer any specific questions regarding this.

Weather: Temperatures can range between lower to upper 70's daily. You will be provided with a complete packing list by your team leader.

Trip Fee: Total fee is approximately $3500.00* Price subject to slight change due to airfare variations. Please refer to the Payment Schedule listed on the right side of this page.

Application Process: Apply online by clicking on the blue Trip Application button near the top of this page. Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by the team leader. If approved, you will receive an approval email. At that point, you will need to pay the $200 Application Fee to secure your spot. The $200 Application Fee is not tax deductible. The remaining balance of the cost of the trip is tax deductible. All trip funds are non-transferable and non-refundable. Your account must be paid in full in order to go on the trip.

Payment Information

Price: $3,500*

*Trip Fee may vary slightly, depending upon airfare.

Trip open to applications!

Payment 1-Application Fee:
$200 after approval

Payment 2 - $825.00

Payment 3 - $825.00

Payment 4 - $825.00

Payment 5 - Final $825.00

The $200 Application Fee is not tax deductible. The remaining balance of the cost of the trip is tax deductible.

All trip funds are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Trip Fee includes: International airfare, insurance, food, lodging, and transportation once in the destination.

Personal expenses, optional for-fee activities, airport meals and snacks, fees to obtain passport, or vaccinations are NOT included in the trip cost.

Please plan ahead. Your account must be paid in full in order to go on the trip.

Trip payments may be made online at ReachOurWorld.org or by check. Checks need to be made out to Church of the King with "Mission Trip" in the Memo Section and an attached note with team member name. Checks with the team member name in the Memo section cannot be submitted. Payments should be made on or prior to deadlines. Checks can be mailed to: Global Reach Department, Church of the King, 22205 Little Creek Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471.