Peru Project 2010 October 14 - October 24, 2010 Estimated Total Cost: $2,300   Airfare & Insurance: $1300 *   In-Country Expenses: $1,000   * Airfare is only an estimate and is based on fares originating at LAX. Recently airline fares have been very unstable. The actual airfare will be determined at the time that tickets are booked and each team member will be expected to pay the fare that is applicable to their tickets at that time. This will be  our sixth ministry project in Peru, but it will be the first time that we have served in Eastern Peru in the Upper Amazon regions. There are two regions under consideration: The villages near Tarapoto in the San Martin Region, and the villages near Pucallpa in the Ucali Region.  The natives in these areas are among the poorest and least reached of anywhere in Peru. The primary objective of the project will be to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ, along with healing through medical care, to the people in the remote villages. This type of project has been a ministry goal for Esther Morales, our Peruvian host ,for many years.. Using local translators who speak the native dialects, part of the team will register patients and record simple patient histories on patient routing slips for later diagnosis by a team medical staff member. Evangelism by U.S. team members is encouraged for those willing to witness or  when requested by patients. Other members of the team will either work with local translators in triage where blood pressure, pulse, glucose test results and other vital signs will be recorded along with further patient history,  in the exam rooms with local translators where the MDs will make their diagnosis and record the recommended medical prophylaxis for the patient., in testing vision and dispensing reading glasses, or in the pharmacy where the prescribed medicines will be prepared and packaged along with instructions to the patients for when and how to take their prescriptions. Esther - Our Peruvian Host Care Providers Needed: MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, Pharmacists, and other health care related personnel. In addition medical students and non-medical personnel with a heart for the people of Peru are needed as support members of the team. Donations Needed for Medical Supplies:  To contribute toward the $3,000 needed for medical supplies for this project, please contact the office (805) 434-3653 or donate online today. Logistics:  We will converge at  Los Angeles Airport and fly as a team to Lima, Peru where we will spend the first night before flying on to our destination in Eastern Peru. Double occupancy lodging will be arranged by our host staff along with local transportation to the clinic sites. Meals will be provided along with safe drinking water. All participants are encouraged to solicit support from friends, family members, and congregations. This is an ideal way for those who have a heart for your ministry to participate along with prayer. All fees paid directly though HHH for the project are tax deductible. We will provide information that will facilitate raising funds.  Project Deadlines: 1. Application and initial Installment of $800 due by July 14, 2010. 2. Second installment of $800 due by August 14, 2010. 3. Final installment of $700 due by September 14, 2010. Click HERE to notify us of your interest