To help you get ready:
- Join us in various meetings though out the spring.
- Begin work on Shot vaccinations in March of 2018
- Begin work on obtaining passport no later than March 2018 (make sure your current passport will not expire less than 6 months before we leave.)
Personal Fundraising
Here are two examples of Personal Fundraising letters. We recommend sending letters to friends and family along with a self addressed stamped envelope.
Example 1 (short)
Example 2 (long)
Online Personal Fundraising (crowd funding)
You may want to set up an online giving profile where friends and families can donate with a credit card online (and through social media). There are several sites available with different fees ranging from 3% to 8%. If you do set up an online crowd funding account, you may wish to put a link in your letter for people who want to donate using a credit card.
https://www.youcaring.com/
2.9% fee plus $0.30 per transaction.
https://www.gofundme.com/
7.9% fee plus $0.30 per transaction.
There are many other crowd funding sites you can check out all charging 5-10% fees.
Helpful Links
- CDC Vaccination recommendations for travelers to Honduras
- How to obtain a US Passport
- U.S. Citizen Services in Honduras
- US Embassy of Honduras website
- Traveler information
Helpful Information:
MALARIA MEDICINE. Since contracting malaria is a possibility in Honduras, you may choose to take anti- malaria medicine. Predisan strongly recommends you begin taking malaria medicine before you arrive in Honduras. Medicine is taken before your trip and after your return to the United States. Some types of mental illness can be triggered or exacerbated by some anti-malarials. Consult your doctor for details.
Currency Exchange:
The currency of Honduras is the Lempira. About 22 Lempiras equal one U.S. dollar. Predisan staff members will help you change your dollars into Lempiras at the airport. As a group member, Predisan provides all your essential needs, but you may want to exchange a few dollars for snacks and souvenirs.
Typical Schedule for a Predisan Health Ministries Mission Trip:
Saturday Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
Travel to Tegucigalpa where you’ll be met by Predisan staff, travel to Catacamas Church, rest and orientation to Predisan and plans for the week.
Healthy Communities Groups leave for mountain base camp, CEDECO. (2 hours) Full day of participation in Predisan scheduled activities
Full day of participation in Predisan scheduled activities
Full day of participation in Predisan scheduled activities
Full day of participation in Predisan scheduled activities, evening in Catacamas. Morning in Catacamas with Predisan staff, then travel to Tegucigalpa
with some opportunities for tourism.
Return to the U. S.