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Name of Organization
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Christ for Congo Ministries
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Location of service
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Lukanga Adventist University, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Date of trip
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July 11 – 25 (excluding the travel time)
July 7 – 28 (including the travel time)
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Length of trip
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3 weeks
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Approximate cost?
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$4,500
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Included in cost?
If not, how much?
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Round-trip air tickets, board and lodging, visas, vaccination shot, ground transportation, national park tour
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Transportation?
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varies
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Housing?
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varies
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Food?
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varies
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Visa/ fees?
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vary
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Dental instruments or equipment provided?
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Limited
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Established dental clinic?
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Under construction, but not certain to have it complete before trip
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Insurance provided for volunteer?
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Individually purchased at InsureMyTrip.com
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What type of dentistry is needed (will be done)?
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Both extractions and dental hygiene work
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Documents required for approval to treat patients?
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None, but preferrably at least one year of dental (or dental hygiene) academic training. The government does no require any specific license, as long as we work directly with our local SDAconference health administration. As for the students, we have two dentists who always go with us, so, these dentists could provide any necessary supervision.
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Population being served?
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Approximately 100,000 people from rural areas
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Deadline for registration?
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May 30, 2008
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Contact name
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Dr. Safary Wa-Mbaleka
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Contact address
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5413 Ashmeade Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
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Contact telephone
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(407)748-7651
(407)748-7652
(407)641-5060
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Contact email
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safaryw@Christ4Congo.org
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Website
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www.Christ4Congo.org
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