2. Where?
Kingdom of Cambodia
Area: 181,035 sq km
Population: 13.12 million
People: 94% ethnic Khmers, 4%
Chinese, 1% Vietnamese
Language: Khmer, English, French
Religion: 90% Buddhist, 7.28%
Christian
Government: multiparty democracy
under a constitutional monarchy
Head of State: King Norodom
Sihamoni
Head of Government: Prime
Minister Hun Sen
Borders: Thailand (west), Laos
(north), Vietnam (east)
3. Background
FCOPI – www.fcopi.org (It used to stand for
Foursquare Children of Promise International but is
now a non-descript name) is an established Non
Government Organization in the Kingdom of
Cambodia working to establish orphanages in
Cambodia.
Currently there are 108 orphan homes caring for
more than 3000 orphans on a 24/7 basis in
conjunction with 3,640 churches consisting of
250,000+ members. All these members are new
Christians within the past 11 years.
See Ministry Overview for more detailed
information.
4. Why & When?
Mission: To send a short-term missions team
to Cambodia to assist in orphanage
construction and/or repair to established
Cambodian Churches.
Time: Any 10~14 day period per field
approval from August through September
2013 (3 days for travel, 7~10 days in
country)
If we cannot make the date due to lack of team
members, field support, funding or other we will
re-plan for 2014.
5. What are we doing?
• Travel to Preah Viah
province (North Cambodia)
• Projects will likely include:
• 1) Painting/Staining & remodeling of
church/orphanage facilities
• 2) Construction of Cafeteria &
kitchen facilities
• 3) Construction of Security Fences
• Additional opportunities:
• Sharing in music
• Sharing testimonies and short teachings
through interpreters
• Cost: Project expenses (not all need
to be selected) – our goal is to have
$5000 available:
• 1) Fence construction $1200-1500
• 2) Painting of facility $1500
• 3) Construction of cafeteria and kitchen
$2500 - 3200
6. A Typical Day
• 6:30-7: Wake Up
• 7-7:45: Breakfast
• 8-12: Work
• 12-1‘ish: Lunch
• 1-5: Work
• 5-6: Hotel & Clean
Up
• 6‘ish: Dinner
• After Dinner: Read,
Hang Out, Sing
Karaoke!
7. What’s it gonna cost?
$2,500*++ per person. Includes the following:
– Roundtrip Airfare
– Visa
– All In-Country Transportation
– Hotels/Accommodations
– Water (Bottled)
– Food
– ~$500 donation to FCOPI for building materials and labor costs to
provide transportation, security, oversight, etc.++
– Trip to Ankor Wat
Personal Spending not included*++
*Cambodia has very inexpensive clothing. Team members are encouraged to pack minimal quantities of
clothing and pack for light travel.
++Based on a 10 person team.
8. Excursion
Team will travel to the city of
Siem Riep & visit Ankor Wat
One of the “7 wonders of
the world”
UNESCO World Heritage
Site
Largest temple complex in
the world – only rivaled by
the pyramids of Giza
Spend 1 night & day at the
temple complex at the end
of the mission trip
9. Partners
FCOPI – www.fcopi.org
This is the main covering and organization that is the
operations end of the work in Cambodia. Here are some
others – they number in the thousands:
Children of Promise International
Foursquare Missions International
International Cooperating Ministries
Kids for the Kingdom www.kidsforthekingdom.org
Mercy Smiles International Outreach
All ministries are overseen and approved by EFCA –
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
10. Vaccinations
CDC Recommends the Following Vaccines (as Appropriate for Age):
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/cambodia.htm
– See your doctor at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots
to take effect.
– Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG).
– Hepatitis B if you might be exposed to blood (for example, health-care
workers), have sexual contact with the local population, stay longer than 6
months in the region, or be exposed through medical treatment.
– As needed, booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles, and a one-
time dose of polio for adults.
– Rabies, if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your
work or recreation.
– Japanese encephalitis, only if you plan to visit rural areas for 4 weeks or
more
– Typhoid vaccination is particularly important because of the presence of
S. typhi strains resistant to multiple antibiotics in this region.
11. More Facts & Info
Information Resources on the Internet
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia/cambodia/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cb.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1244006.stm
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