Christ for Congo

Name of Organization

Christ for Congo Ministries

Location of service

Lukanga Adventist University, Democratic Republic of Congo

Date of trip

July 11 – 25 (excluding the travel time)
July 7 – 28 (including the travel time)

Length of trip

3 weeks

Approximate cost?

$4,500

Included in cost?

If not, how much?

Round-trip air tickets, board and lodging, visas, vaccination shot, ground transportation, national park tour

Transportation?

varies

Housing?

varies

Food?

varies

Visa/ fees?

vary

Dental instruments or equipment provided?

Limited

Established dental clinic?

Under construction, but not certain to have it complete before trip

Insurance provided for volunteer?

Individually purchased at InsureMyTrip.com  

What type of dentistry is needed (will be done)?

Both extractions and dental hygiene work

Documents required for approval to treat patients?

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.

Population being served?

Approximately 100,000 people from rural areas

Deadline for registration?

May 30, 2008

Contact name

Dr. Safary Wa-Mbaleka

Contact address

5413 Ashmeade Rd
Orlando, FL 32810

Contact telephone

(407)748-7651

(407)748-7652
(407)641-5060

Contact email

safaryw@Christ4Congo.org

Website

www.Christ4Congo.org