Please read this in it’s entirety. Because of the high interest in the summer trips, we recommend applying as soon as possible. Team sizes may be limited due to transportation limitations. Typical trips consist of approximately 25 team members.

Dates:

Leaving the US for Uganda on August 5, 2010 and leaving Uganda for the US on August 18, 2010 (Arrive in Uganda on August 6, arrive back from Uganda on August 19, 2010)

Deadline to Apply:

The deadline to apply is July 1, 2009. Applications will be processed and approved in the order that they are received. The application process involves completing and submitting your application and liability release form along with a $500 nonrefundable deposit to:

Show Mercy International
PO Box 607
Albany, Oregon  97321

You can download an application by clicking the following link. Show Mercy Missions Application or you can contact us and we can mail or email you the application.

Cost of the Trip:

The cost of the trip will be $1250

Included in the $1250 cost:

• Hotel Accommodations in Uganda for 12 nights (double or triple occupancy depending upon the make-up of the team.) Single rooms may be requested for an additional fee.
• Ground Transportation and fuel while in Uganda
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Uganda.
• Bottled drinking water while in Uganda
• Costs for basic village projects or outreaches.
• Administrative Fees
• Team T-Shirt
• Visa Fees

There will be an optional overnight trip to Jinja to visit the Nile River and Bujugali Falls for an additional $100 per person.

Payment Schedule:

$500 Due by July 1, 2010

$750 Balance Due by August 1, 2010

Airfare

Team members should purchase their own airfare to and from Uganda. You will fly into Entebbe, Uganda (EBB)  We recommend Consolidator Webfares for these airline tickets. Their website link is below. However, you may use whatever agency you would like. You may also use airline miles if you have them available. Team members must arrive on August 6th and leave on August 18th unless prior written permission is given by SMI.

www.consolidatorwebfares.com

You can also call Paula at 678-462-8737. She is an agent with Consolidator Webfares and is helping us book this trip. If you aren’t comfortable purchasing your own tickets, we are happy to help you facilitate your purchase.

PLEASE NOTE: we accept credit cards for payment towards this trip, however, a 2.5% fee will be added to the total amount charged to cover the fees that will be charged to Show Mercy.

The costs of traveling with Show Mercy to Uganda as a volunteer is tax deductible since we are a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We will issue receipts for all payments made towards your trip. If you have any questions, please see your tax professional or accountant for details.

Fund raising:

Once you have applied and submitted your $500 deposit and are approved for the trip, a fund will be set up in your name so that others can contribute towards your trip and receive a tax deductible donation receipt. Please understand that Show Mercy will withhold a 5% fee from all donations received from those other than the actual team member to offset our administrative costs of processing these donations.

If for some reason you are unable to travel on the trip, donations will not be returned to the donors or given to the team member but will be used to further our mission to the poor in Uganda. Any donations received in excess of the of the cost of the trip will also not be returned to the donors or given to the team member.

Preparations: What should you do now to begin preparing?

1. Get your passport if you don’t have one. If you do, make sure it won’t expire while you are in Uganda. USA Passport Information
2. Get a yellow fever vaccination which is required by Uganda to obtain a visa. This can often take time to schedule with your Health Department so plan accordingly.
3. Submit your application and liability release form, and $500 nonrefundable deposit to SMI.
4. Read past updates by clicking here.
5. Watch all of our videos on Youtube by clicking here

We are inspired to press on and live life on purpose every time we see someone else take personal action in order to help Show Mercy. Today we wanted to share two specific stories about some of our Show Mercy partners. Their decision to be intentional as well as creative in their actions is exciting! These stories are just a sample of the many ways our partners are getting involved.

As you read about their fundraising and outreach events, we hope you too will be inspired and invigorated to use your talents and gifts. We encourage you to partner with us to be a voice for the children and adults of Uganda and Haiti.

To read the rest of this update, click here

Recently Lori and Mike appeared on the “Wake up Call” on February 19, 2010. The Wake up Call is a daily talk radio morning show on KPNW 1120 in Eugene. This show is hosted by Bill Lundun and Robb Holloway. www.kpnw.com

Part 1 involves a discussion about our efforts in Haiti and includes a live phone call from from Haiti by Terry Snow, Director of YWAM Haiti, the organization in which we are partnering. Part 2 is discussion on our efforts in Uganda as well as information on past and upcoming trips to Uganda. You will be inspired and ecouraged by listening to both of these updates.

Part 1 of 2- Haiti Efforts- Listen Below

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Part 2 of 2- Uganda Efforts- Listen Below

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