Join us for a life-changing week in Beira, Mozambique to see our Family Preservation Program in action and become a master of the 8 principles of effective humanitarian work.
Expedition Objectives:
To observe and support the work of Care For Life in its commitment to sustainable community development. Expeditions are created to help global citizens:
- Connect with families in the Family Preservation Program
- Support communities as they care for one another
- Learn the 8 principles of effective humanitarian work
- Share experiences to inspire global change
Why the focus on effective humanitarian principles?
Although there are many generous people and organizations doing good in the world, sometimes well-meaning people end up unintentionally making things worse for those they are trying to help.
HELP expeditions aim to educate participants in the correct principles behind humanitarian efforts, benefitting both the giver and the recipient.
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SESSION 1: June 1st – June 7th
SESSION 2: June 8th – June 14th
SESSION 3: June 15th – June 21st
*These are in-country dates, plan for a day or two of travel on either end.
Each session is limited to 12 participants, with slight flexibility.
If your group is larger than 12 or you’re interested in a time that isn’t listed, contact Jen Brewer at [email protected]
ADULTS: $2,200 if paid before Jan 30th. $2,300 if paid after Feb 1st.
UNDER 18*: $1,800 if paid before Jan 30th. $1,900 if paid after Feb 1st.
*We recommend ages 10 and up, please let us know if you would like to bring children younger than 10.
Price includes all in-country costs including housing, ground transportation, food, and projects.
Airfare and travel insurance are not included in HELP expedition fees.
Each day will consist of 4 areas of focus:
- Service
- A Day in the Life
- A Peek into the Family Preservation Program
- Discussion of core humanitarian principles
DAY 1: SUNDAY
Arrive, get settled, possible drive to see the area. Welcome dinner, introductions.
DAY 2: MONDAY
Orientation, meet the staff, learn about Family Preservation Program and Care for Life’s philosophy. Lunch in town, visit the market, optional trip to the beach or visit to an orphanage.
DAYS 3–6: TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Travel to the local villages. Interact and connect with families in the Care For Life Programs. Engage in 4 areas (service, a day in the life, a peek into the program, and a discussion).
DAY 7: SATURDAY
International departures.
Who can participate in a HELP Expedition?
Expeditions are open to individuals, groups, and families. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Care for Life recommends a lower age limit of 10 years for families. Please let us know if you would like to bring children younger than 10.
How large are the expedition groups?
- Each expedition week is limited to 12 participants, with slight flexibility.
- Contact us if your group size is larger than that.
What are HELP Expeditions meant to accomplish?
- Learn that the solution to extreme poverty is not something brought from the outside in, but rather a process achieved from the inside out.
- Experience 8 principles of effective humanitarian work.
- Learn and work alongside parents and children who are bettering their own circumstances.
- Help in community service projects managed by the community members themselves.
- Get a front row seat to the Family Preservation Program, and see it in action.
- Connect with our fellow humans on the other side of the world.
- Share your experience to inspire a global change in the way humanitarian aid is offered. As returning expeditioners, we lend our voices in sharing the message that the most effective way to help the poor is to support their families in gaining the knowledge and resources to become self-sustaining.
How long is a HELP expedition?
- 7 days in country.
- Plan for a day or two of travel on either end.
What airport do you fly into and what is the cost?
- Beira BEW.
- Approximate cost ranges from $2,000 to $3,000.
- We recommend tracking the flight on www.flights.google.com to find the best price (contact us for some tips on finding flights).
How much does an expedition cost?
- $2,200/adult if paid by Jan 31st. $2,300 if paid after.
- $1,800/child under 18 if paid by Jan 31st. $1,900 if paid after.
- The expedition fee covers in-country expenses while in Mozambique, and funds projects and programs of the HELP teams.
- Price does not include: airfare, spending money, and pre-trip costs (passport, visa, immunizations, malaria meds, etc).
How do I register and when are the trip payments due?
- Register here: https://careforlife.org/expeditions-old/apply-to-join-expedition/
- Deposit of $100/person or $300/group due with your registration.
- Balance due April 1.
Are my trip payments refundable?
- Before Jan 31: 100% refundable.
- Before March 1: 50% refundable.
- After March 1: non-refundable.
- Any expedition canceled by Care for Life will be fully refunded.
What travel documents will I need?
- Passport must be valid for at least six months after the expedition date.
- To apply for a passport, go to www.travel.state.gov Allow up to 12 weeks for processing.
- A tourist visa is no longer required to enter Mozambique if you are staying less than 30 days. You will receive your tourist visit authorization paper when you arrive at the airport.
Do I need disease prevention or immunizations?
- Malaria prevention is required! You will need a prescription. Mozambique has a high rate of malaria. We require that all participants take the appropriate anti-malarial medication (before, during, and after the trip).
- Mosquito repellent (containing DEET, no more than 30%) is also needed at dawn and dusk. CFL provides mosquito nets for all beds.
- We HIGHLY recommend visiting a doctor for his/her recommendations on immunizations for Mozambique. Please visit at least 4-6 weeks before the trip to allow time for the immunizations to take effect.
- The most common recommended vaccines for travel are typhoid, tetanus, polio, Hepatitis A and B, and meningitis. Other vaccines may be recommended by your doctor.
- Please visit the CDC website, to get a list of current recommendations for immunization for Mozambique www.cdc.gov/travel/safrica.htm.
Do I need travel insurance?
- YES! International travel and medical insurance is required.
- Many online companies offer this $25-$50 per person. You will need to email us your proof of insurance.
Where will I stay and what will I eat?
- At the Care for Life Facility located in Maunga, Mozambique.
- Participants will eat together at the facility or in a restaurant that meets our standards of food safety.
What if I don’t speak the language?
No problem. A local interpreter will be present.
Chuck Smith
“I am so impressed with the quality of the Care for Life program. In Mozambique, we saw first hand how teaching people self-reliance brings lasting change. And when people can do things for themselves they become genuinely happy.
It is so obvious to me that teaching people how to act for themselves multiplies the good that every charitable dollar creates. I am a huge fan of Care for Life and am an enthusiastic donor. Helping other people succeed is the secret of life.”
Becca Nelson
“Our experience with Care for Life is hard to put into words. Our hearts felt so connected to the incredible people we were able to interact with. The people are so loving and welcoming, singing and dancing with them is such a special memory. The things we saw and experienced will be cherished forever. The work Care for Life does is unlike any other I’ve seen, giving people the power to help lift themselves and their families – truly giving them HOPE. There is nothing better than that. I hope to return one day.”
Heather Humphreys
“When our family decided to participate in an expedition with Care for Life in Mozambique we anticipated an adventure–but this wasn’t just an adventure. This was an experience where we understand deep in our hearts what it means to belong to a world family. An experience where we learned what it means to help and lift each other. Where we gathered confidence to see beyond our own front door and looked at the people and the places in the world that can offer us an opportunity to truly feel pure joy. Often the thrill of an adventure can fade when the moment passes, but our family experienced a change and a growth that is still very much alive within our hearts.”
The purpose of our Family Preservation Program is to create self-sufficiency on an individual, family, and village-wide scale. Villages going through our program set goals in 8 Key Development Areas. After three years, they graduate, and have the skills to pull themselves out of extreme poverty.
