Disciples Women staff will ...
- Arrange contacts.
- Provide a tour coordinator.
- Identify host country coordinators.
- Plan the itinerary.
- Arrange transportation.
- Provide information.
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 North American Women Visits
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Visits are made:
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in conjunction with the next IDWM mission/study emphasis;
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in partnership with overseas staff;
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in regional relationships through the Global Mission Partners program;
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to programs focusing on women and children.
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Before you visit:
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During your visit:
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Upon your Return:
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prepare and make presentation sharing your experiences;
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identify critical issues, especially those confronting women; suggest ideas; and
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initiate action in partnership with women in the visited area.
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Women Visit North America
- in conjunction with IDWM Quadrennial Assembly, district assemblies, regional and area events for women;
- as part of trips and visits initiated and planned by individuals, other groups and churches;
- in response to areas of special interest expressed by regions and congregations.
- determine what you want to learn from the visitor and what you want the visitor to discover while visiting North America;
- identify her itinerary (experiences you wish to share, such as retreats, projects, training events, etc.);
- clearly define expectations during her visit... yours and hers.
- plan schedule with sensitivity to international time and cultural effects;
- maintain flexibility in scheduling time
- identify what is being experienced and note common areas of concern.
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Woman-to-Woman Worldwide Trip List
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2012 China
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2011 Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo
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2009 Venezuela / Colombia
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2006 Haiti/Dominican Republic
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2002 India
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2001 Egypt & the Sudan
Trip cancelled due to security concerns
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2000 Vietnam
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1999 Mexico
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1998 Cuba
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1997 Indonesia
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1996 Brazil
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1995 Hong Kong and China
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1994 Czech Republic, Germany, England, and France
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1993 Zimbabwe
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1992 Haiti, Puerto Rico and Jamaica
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1991 Japan
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1990 Costa Rica, El Salvador and Nicaragua
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1989 Philippines
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1987 Program was adopted by the ICWF Cabinet top
How my life has been impacted
"You are going on a journey that will expand your horizons and change your life! You will be challenged physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and you will find you will be filled to overflowing. You go on behalf of all Disciples women to work with our sisters, to hear their stories of joy and sorrow." - Ruth Winkler, Missouri, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo, 2011
"It is not just about where you go, but how did you get there. Whose hand did you hold? Who did you hug? When did you laugh? When did you cry don't take any moment for granted, Sister, because it is all about the journey, not just the destination." - Lisa Constatine, Pennsylvania, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo, 2011.
"These presentations have been a wonderful experience for me. I have felt so welcomed, as I met new people at new churches. I enjoyed their interest and their hospitality. I was amazed at their generosity! Many of them gave me travel money and generous offerings and checks. My own church has held several fund raisers dedicated to Kenya Wells. I have put everything I received into an account and will soon be mailing a check for $1,720 to go to Kenya Wells." -Macanna Murray, Nixa, MO, Kenya, 2004
"Everywhere, we were surprised by joy and inspired by hope growing out of despair. Our new friends taught us deeper meanings of both Crucifixion and Resurrection." -Lorraine Lollis, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Nicaragua
"The feeling of being an outsider occurs often now in my life as I find people want to become isolationist and have no tolerance for people who are different. I find myself praying in order to bring about world peace." -Lanna McGary, Caribbean
"I was personally enlightened along the journey by intelligent, influential women. I was so impressed by their visions and their perseverance." -Gerry Ritchhart, Eastern Europe
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