SOUTH ASIA TRIPS

 

 

 
South Asia is painted by deserts, jungles, mountains, and seashores. This area contains thousands of distinct people groups with contrasting traditions and cultures. The incredible people of south Asia are resilient and diverse. The physical, emotional and spiritual needs in that remain have touched the hearts of many. Joining together, we can bring HELP and HOPE to the people of south Asia. Please email gpartners.org/trips for more details on the specific location of this trip. 

 
WHAT WILL WE DO? 

On this trip, we will serve. Although group activities are subject to change, here is a sample preview of what we may do on our trip:

  • Encourage children and youth in our child sponsorship program by visiting the community centers and spending time with the kids
  • Meet and show God's love to widows through a message and tangible gifts of a Sari and blanket
  • Assist area leaders in their ministries (For more information, email trips@gpartners.org)
  • Visit and dedicate new wells installed by GPPD

As always, your safety is our priority. Our partners on the ground know and understand the language, country, and culture. They will always have your best interest in mind. We travel to and from locations by van or taxi as a group. Translators are available when needed.

 

How to Apply

Please submit these documents to complete your application. If you are accepted, you need to submit further documents, including medical information and a team covenant (rules) agreement.

For Team Members:

The additional information on this page is for accepted team members to review before our trip. Please reach out to trips@gpartners.org with questions.

 

Sections: 

Helpful Information for Team Members   |  Payment Schedule  |  Required Documents

 

Helpful Information For Team Members

How to Get a Passport / Visa

View instructions on How to Get a Passport from the Department of State.

Information on Getting a Visa.

Medical and Vaccine Information

The Department of State continuously updates travel recommendations, and requirements are subject to change. We update team members with changes. 

Language Helps for GPPD Trips

In addition to these resources, we encourage you to look for additional language resources through Youtube or your local library. Translators will be available to help you communicate with the people you will meet.

Greece: Basic Greek Words and Phrases

Jordan: Basic Arabic Words and Phrases

Haiti: Basic Haitian Creole Words and Phrases

South Asia: 

Uganda:

 

 

Fundraising

Trip members will receive more information about raising funds through Kindful.

If you have trouble with your fundraising campaign, please contact selliott@gpartners.org

Payment Schedule

$2800 Total Cost
 
Payment Due Date
$600 November 1
$600 ($1200 total) December 1
$600 ($1800 total) January 1
$600 ($2400 total) January 15
$600 ($3000 total) February 1

 

* Final cost is contingent upon airfare.  GPPD handles airline ticket purchases for each trip. Trip cost is based on group departure out of Washington DC. Any cost of travel to/from Washington DC is NOT included in above trip cost. 
 
PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Roundtrip airfare to and from Washington D.C (we will depart as a team)
  • Lodging
  • Meals in country (excluding airport food)
  • Transportation/ministry expenses in country
  • Travel insurance
PRICE EXCLUDES:
  • Transportation to/from Washington DC (if necessary)
  • Any fees required to obtain Passport/Visa
  • Vaccines/prescriptions (if applicable)
  • Personal items/shopping/food on travel days
  • Any COVID-19 testing needed to abide by air travel or country requirements 

Required Documents

*Approved team members do not need to resubmit documents already submitted prior to acceptance. Team members over age 18 may submit documents online OR by mail/scanning. Minors must print, sign, and submit documents with signed permission of a guardian (by mail or scanning and emailing to trips@gpartners.org)

SUBMITTED PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE:

 

SUBMITTED AFTER ACCEPTANCE:

 

Questions?

Contact: trips@gpartners.org