UMTATA 2009 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Plans are now underway for a group of our young people to visit our twin Diocese, the Diocese of Umtata in South Africa. Along with +Bob and the trip organiser, we hope to take:

• 3 – 14-16 yr olds
• 3 – 17-18 yr olds
• 3 – 19-22 yr olds
• 2 – 23-27 yr olds*

Places will be allocated to 14-16 and 17-18 yr olds on a first come first serve basis.

Places for 19-22 and 23-27 year olds will be allocated at the organiser’s discretion following Disclosure Scotland Checks.

* The main role of the 23-27 yr old age group will be to help the trip organiser act as leadership for those under 18 years old during this exciting trip.

Where is the Diocese of Umtata?

The Diocese of Umtata is part of the Anglican Church of South Africa, and is situated on the South-East Cape of South Africa.

When will it be?

Provisional dates have been set for the first two weeks of July, 2009.

How much will I have to pay?

We are hopeful that we will be able to cover the main costs of the trip through grants and fundraising, including all travel, accommodation and food and activity costs. We will give as much notice as we can if there is to be a participant contribution towards the trip.

You will be responsible for the cost of as passport applications, any cost in vaccinations (although this may be covered on the NHS), etc, as well as spending money for while you are there.

What will we be doing?

We will be based in the City of Umtata, following a program of events planned for us by Bishop Sitembele and others from the Diocese of Umtata. We will be taking day trips each day to different areas of the diocese, meeting youth groups and experiencing a little of what life is like for those who live there. We hope to have the chance to visit some orphanages, schools and other establishments, and develop relationships with many of those whom we meet.

Will there be any commitment before and after the trip?

Yes. As the total cost of the trip will cost in excess of £10,000, you will be responsible for some of the fundraising activities, which will need to take place for the trip to be affordable. We hope to bring the group together sometime in October to discuss and plan fundraising ideas.

After the trip, we will need to create a presentation about our trip and our experiences to share with others from throughout the Diocese and Province.

Got any Questions or interested in coming?

Get in touch with Mary, the trip organiser at abdnyouth@gmail.co.uk or ask at your church for more information.