Guatemala
A country rich in history and natural resources � fertile soil from the volcanoes help yield excellent coffee � Guatemala is the perfect place to initiate our World Race experience. Outside of its aesthetic appeal, Guatemala needs God�s touch. Gripped by poverty and bound to a spirit of religion, the people of Guatemala hunger for the kingdom of God to pervade their lives. We�ll have the opportunity to usher in the kingdom to this land and to these people in the form of relationships through incarnational ministry, reaching out to the people in the fringes of society, hard work, and maybe even a miracle or two.
Un pais rico en historia y recursos naturales – tierra fertile de los volcanes que ayudan a cosechar un caf� excelente – Guatemala es el lugar perfecto para iniciar nuestra experiencia de World Race. Afuera de su buen agrado Guatemala necesita la tocada de Dios. Agarrado por pobreza y atado a un espiritu de religion, la gente de Guatemala apetizan que el reino de Dios penetre sus vidas. Tendremos la oportunidad de ujir el reinado a esta tierra y a estas personas en la forma de relaciones atraves de ministro encarnacional, alcanzando a las personas en las franjas de la sociedad, trabajo duro, y talvez un milagro o dos.
Honduras
"Hondo" comes from the Spanish word for depth and there's lots of depth to Honduras. It's home to the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, whose ruins are still stand. Honduras is mostly mountainous and the weather's as tropical as it gets. What really runs deep in Honduras are its needs. Honduras is the third poorest in the region, after Haiti and Nicaragua. Like her neighbors, Honduras has had her of share political/military troubles, e.g., the six-month constitutional crisis in 2009. There's a need to reach out to the youth, not just to keep them out of trouble (e.g., gangs) but for them to know their worth and that they're loved.
Es hogar para las civilizaciones Azteca y Mayas, quienes ruinas aun siguen erectas. Honduras es mayormente monta�oso y el tiempo es cuan tropico como puede ser. Lo que realmente corre profundo en Honduras es su necesidades. Honduras es el tercer mas pobre en la region, despues de Haiti y Nicaragua. Como sus vecinos, Honduras han tenidos sus compartir de problemas militares/politica, ejemplo, los seis meses de crisis constitucional en 2009. Hay una necesidad de alcanzar a los jovenes, no solo para mantenerlos fuera de problemas (gangas) pero para que ellos sepan que son valiosos y que son amados.
Nicaragua
This location is always a World Race favorite. It's a country full of wonderfully warm and caring people, and participants always leave having had a powerful experience. However, hopelessness, addictions, destitution, and poverty still plague the many lives of Nicaragua. There are orphans who have grown up without knowing the love of a parent and families who get by each day by scrounging scraps from the city dump where they have made their homes. In Nicaragua, you'll have the opportunity to bring God's love through slum ministry, door-to-door outreach, outreach to children, and more.
Este lugar es siempre uno favorite de World Race. Es un pais lleno de gente calida y amables, y participantes siempre se van teniendo una experiencia ponderosa. Sin embargo, desesperanza, adicciones, destitucion, y pobreza plaga muchas vidas en Nicaragua. Hay huerfanos que han crecido sin saber el amor de un pariente y familias quienes pasan cada dia buscando migajas en los vertederos donde han hecho sus casas. En Nicaragua, tendremos la oportunidad de traer el amor de Dios atraves de ministro de barrio, iendo puertas a puertas, ayudando a ni�os, y mas.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a hot spot for surfing and just enjoying "pura vida" – literally, "pure life", it's a concept of a "chill," relaxed, laidback way of life. The beautiful beaches that line both coasts are the perfect setting. Among the Central American countries, Costa Rica ("Rich Coast") lives up to its name. While the natural beauty attracts lots of tourists, there are still large pockets of poverty and family brokenness. Because of its relative affluence, Costa Rica also draws in immigrants from neighboring countries, like Nicaragua, who don't fare much better than they did before. We might help feed their physical and spiritual hunger – and discover other creative ways to give new meaning to the concept of "pura vida."
Costa Rica es un lugar preferido para serfiar y simplemente disfrutar la "pura vida" – un concepto de una vida relajada y calmada. Las bellas playas que linea ambas costas son el perfecto ambiente. Entres los paises de Centro America, Costa Rica vive a su nombre. Mientras las bellezas naturales atraen turistas, aun hay gran parchos de pobrezas y alojamiento de familias. Por su afluencia relative, Costa Rica tambien atrae a immigrantes de paises vecinos, como Nicaragua, que no tarifan cuan mucho como antes. Podremos ayudar en alimentar su hambriento fisico y espiritual – y descubrir en manera creativas darle un nueva significado al concepto de "pura vida".
South Africa
While it's been several decades since apartheid has formally ended, there�s still more healing and reconciliation to take place in South Africa. One of the wealthiest countries on the continent yet much of the population living outside the cities is poor. Like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, this country struggles with a high rate of AIDS/HIV. Host to the 2010 World Cup and breathtaking natural attractions, it�s also a place full of kingdom potential, waiting to be released — by us.
Aunque ha side varias decadas desde que la segregaci�n ha formalmente terminado, hay aun mas cicatrizaci�n y reconcilaci�n que llevar en Sur Africa. Uno de los paises mas rico en el continente sin embargo mucha de la populaci�n viviendo fuera de la ciudad son pobres. Como el resto de sub-Saharan Africa, este pais lucha con el alto porcentaje del SIDA. Anfitri�n del World Cup 2010 y atracciones naturales impresionantes, es tambien un lugar lleno de potencia para el reinado, esperando ser librado – por nosotros.
Mozambique
One of the most beautiful countries in the African continent, Mozambique is a favorite location of World Racers for a variety of reasons: the people, the landscape, the ministry partnerships, the miracles that this country has seen, and more. The former Portuguese colony is seeing signs of redemption and economic recovery; because of, or in spite of, the extreme poverty gripping the nation, the church grows. We will teach, preach, and practice "true religion" with widows and orphans while we grow in our identity in Christ. One of our most interesting travel "days" may happen here.
Unos de los pa�ses mas bellos del continente de Africa, Mozambique es un lugar favorito de World Racers por varias razones, la gente, paisajes, los asociones de ministros, los milagros que este pa�s ha visto, y mas. La ex-colonia Portugal esta viendo se�ales de redempci�n y recuperaci�n economicas; por eso, o aparte de, la pobreza extrema agarra la nacion, la iglesia crece. Ense�aremos, alabaremos, y practicaremos "verdadera religion" con viudas y huerfanos mientras crecemos nuestra identidad en Cristo. Uno de los "d�as" de viaje mas interesante talvez pase aqui.
Swaziland
The Kingdom of Swaziland is one of the last remaining monarchies in Africa. Home to 1.1 million people and breathtaking scenic views, it's also where the world's highest HIV/AIDS infection rate lives (26.1% in adults and over 50% of adults in their 20s). It's estimated that by 2050, Swaziland may cease to exist. Young orphans are scattered throughout this nation in desperate need of attention. For years, Adventures has been committed to seeing these statistics reversed. Here, we�ll most likely find ourselves involved in a variety of outreaches, including education, orphan care, care point feedings, and more.
El reino de Swaziland es una de las monarquias que quedan en Africa. Hogar de 1.1 millones de personas y paisajes impresionantes, es tambien donde vive el porcentaje mas alto de infecciones del SIDA. (26.1% en adultos y sobre 50% en adultos en sus 20s) Es estimado que para el 2050, Swaziland pueda cesar su existencia. Peque�os huerfanos andan regado por la naci�n necesitando desesperademente atenci�n. Adventures esta compremetido de ver estas estaticas en reversa. Aqui estaremos envueltos en varios alcanzes, incluyendo educaci�n, cuido de huerfanos, cuido de puntos de alimentazi�n, y m�s.
Thailand
According to the CIA, the kingdom of Thailand, known as Siam until 1939, is the only country in the region not colonized by Europe. Their 2000 census showed that 94.6% of the population is Buddhist, 4.6% are Muslim, and 0.7% are Christian. Approximately 600,000 people live with HIV/AIDS in Thailand. With nearly two million people estimated to be forced into prostitution, it has become one of the most popular places for sex tourism. Change lives in the city-where we, like Jesus, might befriend prostitutes-or in the countryside-where we may serve youth, care for orphans, and encourage a remnant of believers.
Acuerdo al CIA, el reino de Tailandia, conocido como Siam hasta el 1939, es el unico pa�s en la region no colonizado por Europa. El census del 2000 ense�o que el 94.6% de la populacion es Budistas, 4.6% son Musulman, y 0.7% son Cristianos. Aproximadamente 600,000 personas viven con SIDA en Tailandia. Con casi un estimado de dos millones esforzado a prostituci�n, se ha convertido en unos de los lugares m�s popular para el turismo sexual. Cambiemos las vidas de la ciudad – que como Jesus, haremos amigos de las prostitutas – o en los rurales – donde serviremos a jovenes, cuidaremos huerfanos, y animaremos al resto de creyentes.
Myanmar
In a struggle for independence, first from Britain, then from its own government, Burmese political groups have fought an ongoing war for over 60 years, full of rebellions and insurgencies. This political unrest has led to nearly 200,000 refugees in Burma, many fleeing to neighboring countries like Thailand. When the cyclone hit in 2008, it not only left $10 billion in damages in its wake, it also resulted in nearly 140,000 people losing their lives. Natural disasters, a sinking economy, and corrupt government have led to despair and poverty for many Burmese people. Bring hope to refugees, the lost, and the broken, in a country fighting to embrace tradition while moving away from the old regime.
En lucha por su independencia, primero de Gran Breta�a, y ahora de su propio gobierno. Grupos politicos han estado en guerra sobre 60 a�os, lleno de rebeldias y insurgencies. Esto a llevado a casi 200,000 refugiados de Burma. Muchos escapando a pa�ses vecinos como Tailandia. Cuando el cicl�n azot� en el 2008, no solo dejo $10 billones en da�os, tambien resulto en perdida de casi 140,000 vidas. Desastres naturales, hundimiento de economia, y gobierno corruptos han llevado la gente de Burma a desesperanzas y pobrezas. Trairemos esperanza a refugiados, perdidos, y los partidos, a un pais peleando por abrazar tradici�n mientras moviendo lejos del viejo regime.
Malaysia
Enter a world entrenched in Islam. A people within the thriving metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysians still live in ignorance of the Good News of Jesus Christ. As we delve into this culture of works-based religion, strong self-discipline, and uncanny faith, we will have the unique opportunity to deliver hope and point the people to their Redeemer.
Entra a un mundo atrincherado en Islam. Personas entre la ciudad prospera de Kuala Lumpur, Malayas aun viven en la ignorancia del Buena Nueva de Jesus Cristo. En lo que exploramos esta cultura de religion basado en el trabajo, fuerte disciplina, y f� extra�a, tendremos una oportunidad unica de llevar esperanza y se�alar a la gente a nuestro Redentor.
Philippines
This Asian island nation, former Spanish colony then American protectorate, is a country in tension, trying to cross the threshold between the third and first world. It offers a variety of landscapes – beaches, mountains, volcanic lakes – and languages, with Tagalog as the national tongue. The Catholic Church is a substantial piece of the religious pie, however, and Islam is growing in the island of Mindinao. The Filipino people and culture love music, dance and community. While there, we may find ourselves living with and giving hope to the destitute, caring for orphans, and challenging the growing number of Christ-followers to rise up.
Esta isla asiatica, ex-colonia Espa�ola y despues protectorado por Estados Unidos, es un pa�s en tension, tratando de cruzar el borde de tercer mundo a primer mundo. Ofrece varias paisajes – playas, monta�as, lagos volcanicos – y lenguaje, con Tagalog siendo lengua nacional. La Iglesia Cat�lica is un pedazo subtancial de la torta de religiones, sin embargo, el Islam crece en la isla de Mindinao. La gente y cultura Filipinas aman la musica, bailes y comunidad. Aqui nos encontraremos viviendo con y dando esperanzas a los desamparados, cuidando huerfanos, y retando al numero creciente de seguidores de Cristo a que ascensen.
