go to Russia this Fall with doma

 

The Challenge: 

Doma takes a look at orphanhood and gets to the ‘why’ behind it – we find the women most vulnerable to orphaning their children and empower them. There are long-lasting effects to growing up without a family, in extreme poverty, in an institution, in ‘the system’.  In Russia, growing healthy families means removing obstacles to peace and joy, and preventing that which leads to more orphaned children and vulnerable women.

 

The Project:   

Doma is establishing Young Mothers programs in the beautiful and historic European city of St. Petersburg as well as the small regional villages of Sudislavl and Galich in Kostroma.  In addition to providing holistic care and support for these mothers – most of whom were themselves orphaned and abandoned – and their children, Julie and the team will be hosting retreats, offering a mother’s day out, establishing a sexual trauma recovery group, and sharing the hope, inheritance, and power that is ours in Christ.  The team will also visit orphanages and babyhouses in the cities and regions of Russia.

 

The Opportunity:   

Julie Clark, co-founder and executive director of doma, is leading a Vision Trip to Russia from October 6-17, 2010.  You will travel with leaders, women, pastors, moms, activists, and business persons who are passionate and share your interest in Eastern Europe, mission, orphaned children, and vulnerable women.  You will see real needs first hand and meet these needs in simple and immediate ways.  You will build relationships with Russians and come away with life-long friends.  You will have the opportunity to give to this and other projects, as well as come home inspired and informed to connect your families, churches, businesses, and communities to the adventure of generosity and compassion on behalf of orphaned children and vulnerable women.

 

The Details:

The team will travel from Wednesday, October 6^th to Sunday, October 17^th.  The cost to cover all your needs while in Russia is $1250 per person.  This is a tax-deductible gift to doma, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  You will also need to purchase airfare in consultation with a doma staff person.  Additional cash for souvenirs, tips, and snacks is recommended.  If you are even considering this opportunity, please be sure that you have a valid and current US passport as soon as possible.  Go to www.travel.state.gov/passport for more information.

 

The Next Steps:

If you are considering traveling to Russia with doma in October, please contact Julie at [email protected] or 614-648-doma (3662) as soon as possible.  Doma’s experienced and professional team will guide you through the steps of preparing for your adventure of compassion in the beautiful country of Russia.