HI friends! I want to tell you about an AMAZING opportunity that I’ve been invited to be a part of…in PERU! I’m totally excited and utterly humbled that I get to offer my skill set and presence and serve alongside of this brilliant team in collaboration with HELP ONE NOW (see more below). And, I’m eager and open to how this adventure and process and people will ADD TO and EXPAND and DEEPEN me as our team JOINS the humanity and oneness of this group and village and her people.
From November 4 through 12, I will be traveling with a team of 9 women. Here is a description of who we will meet and what we will do and where we will be:
Local Leader: Merceded Malpartida
Mercedes is the director of Kairos Ministries in Iquitos, Peru. Nearly 20 years ago, Noe & Mercedes Malpartida launched Kairos Ministries. Since that time, they have been tirelessly empowering their community by providing quality education and care for vulnerable children, and counseling and support for struggling families. Kairos and the Malpartida family suffered tragedy a few years ago when Noe, Mercedes’s husband, unexpectedly passed away. Mercedes, a strong and passionate woman, and her son, Willie, have now taken the reins of Kairos Ministries. She is a passionate leader and has a big vision for the future: to provide a place of restoration to women rescued from trafficking situations.
Community: Kairos Village
Kairos Village is an anti-trafficking initiative in the Amazon Region of Peru. It is a place of refuge, healing and renewal. Our team works in partnership with local authorities to provide the best care possible as young girls work toward healing and discovering new life. Kairos Village is meeting an essential need in Iquitos. The girls are guided through the work of recovery and restoration, allowing them to build a vision of hope for their future. While visiting Kairos Village your team will have the opportunity to connect with the leadership and staff, as well as government officials, working in rescue, care and recovery of trafficking survivors. In that time, you will be able to share your own valuable knowledge and experience in the area of trauma and trafficking, while learning from them as well. Learning from each-other in this work is key in addressing the multi-faceted global issue of trafficking.
Adventure! Machu Picchu
Built as a citadel to the Inca emperor Pachacuti in the 1400s and abandoned during the Spanish conquest of Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the 7 wonders of the world and boasts epic views! On the last day of our trip, we will travel to Cusco and spend a day exploring this internationally cherished landmark.
A trip with a mission of pursuing the head and heart, healing and wholeness, training and education? That is SO me, right?!?!
But I need your help. And invite you to consider contributing to and supporting me and this team in this work of equipping and empowering and encouraging this village and the valuable people who work and serve and love the lovable.
Goal: $3,000
I would love and appreciate your support. Please do what you can, as you are able.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
With gratitude and anticipation…Carissa
Link to donate:
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