Congo Immersion Experience

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Congo Immersion Experience Responsibilities: GOF is looking for a student or recent graduate who is interested in participating in a two to three month immersive experience. Part One: Will be part-time in the U.S. learning about Global Orphan Foundation, Bolingo Village, the Congolese culture, and determining what project they want to complete while on their trip. Potential projects include:
* working with our Village Manager to enhance our care plan system to ensure the highest quality of care
* planning and creating a solar watering system for our livestock
* teaching a vacation bible school for the kiddos (language permitting)

Part Two: Approximately 1 month, will be on-site at Bolingo Village near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo! GOF will cover all travel, food, and accommodations in our staff house. While in our compound, you can expect to get to know our kiddos and their personalities - regardless of a language barrier. You’ll experience life in another culture, laugh and play with the kids and our amazing staff, and do some meaningful work!

Part Three: Will be part-time, back in the U.S. This time will be spent debriefing and incorporating feedback into action points.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out via email at rachel@globalorphan.org Organization: Global Orphan Foundation is an Indianapolis based non-profit with a global mission - to advocate on behalf of orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide and respond with action. We have witnessed firsthand the struggle to meet the basic needs of orphaned children in third-world and developing countries and are committed to easing that burden. We believe that all children deserve proper nutrition, access to healthcare, and educational opportunities. Located in Democratic Republic of Congo, Bolingo Village is the signature project of GOF. By employing widowed women as licensed foster moms and building families with orphaned children, we are leveling the playing field for orphaned children in Congo and affording them the emotional, physical, and spiritual care that they need to thrive. Our sustainable children’s care village goes beyond meeting basic needs by providing access to education, a clinic for consistent medical care, a farm for balanced nutrition, clean running water, a loving foster family, and space to run, play and be kids. In short, Bolingo Village is a community that allows for a robust and abundant childhood with a bright future. To learn more about Global Orphan Foundation and our programs, please visit: https://www.globalorphanfoundation.org