“Church work took her abroad on mission trips”
Read a May 17, 2013, article by the Orlando Sentinel about one women’s religious mission trips with youth groups.
Region: United States of America
Guttmacher Institute
The Guttmache Institute seeks to advance sexual and reproductive health through research, policy analysis and public education. Contact Rebecca Wind.
“Despite Benefits, Few Americans Have Experienced Short-Term Mission Trips”
See an October 2008 Barna Group survey about mission trips.
Global Awareness Through Experience
Global Awareness Through Experience offers immersion trips to invite individuals to explore solidarity and compassion through giving. It’s based in La Crosse, Wis.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The United States government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
Catholic News Service
A well-respected news service that is owned and funded by U.S. bishops.
Orval Gingerich
Orval Gingerich is director of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College in Minneapolis and has created and led experiential study abroad semesters as part of EMU’s Global Village Curriculum.
The Administration for Children & Families
Responsible for federal programs which promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.